5 tips for the Best Condo or Apartment Painting Experience in Etobicoke

Are you moving into a new condo or apartment? Or perhaps a longer-term resident, looking for a refresh? Whatever the case, following are 5 tips to help you get the greatest value out of your condo or apartment painting project.

Project planning – particularly with more extensive projects, planning out the flow of work in a phased approach will minimize the disruption to your routine, as furniture and other items are shifted about to give the painters access to the various surfaces. Ask your painting company representative to help determine the optimal workflow for you.

Building management requirements – these are often overlooked but can create unnecessary headaches and delays on project start day. Check with your management office regarding authorized parking for the painters, as well as elevator access (some buildings require the use of the freight elevator, or that passenger elevators be protected prior to transporting painting equipment such as supply carts and ladders). You’ll also want to ensure your painting company can provide proof of CGL (Commercial General Liability) Insurance and WSIB compliance, as is often required by building management.

Use of colour – On the creative side, colour can make an enormous difference to the feel of the final space. Brighter whites will make smaller spaces feel more open, deeper colours can make a den feel cozier, and an accent wall can visually break up a larger area or provide a pop of personality in a bedroom. Discuss your ideas and colour selection resources with your painting company representative.

Cabinet considerations – Depending on their current condition and colour, consider cabinet painting as an additional, highly impactful means of personalizing one of the central areas of your home. You can “face lift” cupboard doors and drawer faces, or include the interiors if their surfaces have seen better days. Be sure to ask your painting company about their experience with cabinet painting – if qualified, they can present options and work with you to integrate any work into the overall project plan.

Peace of mind – Don’t underestimate the importance of selecting a company with a reputation for service. You should receive a clear project proposal, with all applicable rooms and surfaces, preparation, and paints detailed. As your biggest decision is likely to be colour choice, your representative should offer support with selection, including sample quarts of your “short list” shades to test if desired. Finally, their reviews should consistently emphasize strong customer communication and painter professionalism.

Life is stressful enough – when dealing with a project as personal as the painting of your condo or apartment, you want assistance in making key decisions, and the work done quickly, correctly, and with complete transparency. The above tips should help ensure your project goes off without a hitch, and that the result gives you the greatest satisfaction possible!