{"id":2060,"date":"2023-01-27T13:07:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T18:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/oakville-burlington\/?post_type=community&#038;p=2060"},"modified":"2023-01-27T13:15:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T18:15:21","slug":"5-safety-tips-for-painting-a-senior-care-facility","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/oakville-burlington\/community\/5-safety-tips-for-painting-a-senior-care-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Safety Tips for Painting a Senior Care Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>1. Preparing the space<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2046 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/PhotoShoot_Nov2019_CertaPro-DC-176.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before you begin painting, it&#8217;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&#8217;t be damaged and also eliminates obstacles for the painter to maneuver around, reducing the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Choose Non-toxic paint<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1769 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services.jpg\" alt=\"Color Consultation Services in Oakville Burlington\" width=\"300\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-2048x1029.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-1920x965.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-1440x723.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-960x482.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-720x362.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-480x241.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-360x181.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2021\/03\/Color-Consultation-Services-240x121.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When painting a senior care facility it&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Use proper ventilation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2061 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--960x720.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--720x540.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--480x360.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--360x270.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington--240x180.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When painting, it&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Communicate with staff<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2062 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-1536x1065.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-1920x1332.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-1440x999.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-960x666.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-720x499.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-480x333.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-360x250.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm-240x166.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/MV_0622_0931_After_Comm.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217; safety by painting during times when the area is less likely to be populated.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Consider the needs of the residents:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2063 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-960x720.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-720x540.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-480x360.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-360x270.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting-240x180.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/oakville-burlington-senior-facility-painting.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, when painting a retirement home or assisted living facility, it&#8217;s important to consider the needs of the residents. Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/oakville-burlington\/residential-painting\/services\/colour-consulting-services\/\">Colour Consultant<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our team of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/oakville-burlington\/senior-care-painting-services\/\">retirement home and assisted living facility painting<\/a> <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2007 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-960x720.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-720x540.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-480x360.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-360x270.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px-240x180.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1315\/2023\/01\/CertaPro-GMB-Copy-720-\u00d7-540-px.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Preparing the space Before you begin painting, it&#8217;s important to make sure that the area is properly prepared by removing any furniture or items that may be in the way. 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