5 Safety Tips for Painting a Senior Care Facility

1. Preparing the space

Before you begin painting, it’s important to make sure that the area is properly prepared by removing any furniture or items that may be in the way. Removing the furniture ensures it won’t be damaged and also eliminates obstacles for the painter to maneuver around, reducing the risk of accidents.

2. Choose Non-toxic paint

When painting a senior care facility it’s important to choose a paint that will minimize negative effects on the health of the residents and staff. Low-VOC paint has fewer harmful chemicals when compared to traditional paint and is environmentally friendly.

3. Use proper ventilation

When painting, it’s important to ensure that the space is well-ventilated. This can help to minimize the amount of paint fumes that residents and staff are exposed to, and can also help to speed up the drying process.

4. Communicate with staff

Our team of professional painters works closely with management to accommodate scheduling needs and preferences. This not only minimizes disruptions to the daily routines of residents, but it also ensures the residents’ safety by painting during times when the area is less likely to be populated.

5. Consider the needs of the residents:

Lastly, when painting a retirement home or assisted living facility, it’s important to consider the needs of the residents. Our Colour Consultant will work with you to select colours that are easy on the eyes and avoid patterns or designs that may be confusing for those with cognitive impairment.

Our team of retirement home and assisted living facility painting professionals have the knowledge and expertise to safely and effectively transform your senior care living facility. We will work with you to minimize disruption to the daily routines of residents and staff while painting common areas, living spaces, and building exteriors.