Plan your repaint
Color sampling, getting your home ready and living with the job, so the estimate visit and the work go smoothly.
WP-05 Color sampling
Color sampling
Painted sample patches or boards so you can judge colors in your own light before committing.
A color that looks right on a small chip can read darker, warmer or flatter across a whole wall.
- Look at samples in morning light and again in the evening
- Try two or three close options rather than many
- Check them next to trim, floors and furniture that are staying
Choosing a sheen as well? Try the sheen explorer. Your sheens are confirmed in the written scope.
Getting your home ready
Print this page for a one-page checklist. Work through it in the days before your start date.
Inside
- Clear small items, ornaments and anything fragile
- Take pictures and mirrors off the walls
- Empty shelves and cabinets being painted
- Arrange pets so they stay out of work areas
- Tell us about access and parking
Outside
- Move outdoor furniture and pots away from the walls
- Trim back plants touching the house
- Keep gates and pets in mind
- Make sure we can reach an outdoor tap and a power outlet
Living with the job
What day-to-day life looks like while the work is under way. Anything else, ask at the estimate visit.
What happens to my furniture?
Larger pieces are moved to the middle of the room and covered. Small items and valuables are best put away by you before day one.
Do I need to be home while you work?
Not all day. We agree access with you at the scheduling step.
What about pets?
Keep them out of work areas, and away from open doors and ladders.
Can I use the rooms in the evening?
Usually, yes. Rooms are done in sequence, windows are opened for ventilation where the weather allows, and work areas are tidied each day. We tell you if a room should stay clear overnight.
What if it rains on an exterior day?
Exterior work waits for suitable weather. See weather and scheduling.
Can I change a color once work has started?
Talk to your point of contact as early as possible. A change is easier before that surface is prepared and painted.
What happens to leftover paint?
It is labelled and left with you for future touch-ups.
Ready to talk about your repaint?
Tell us what needs painting and which town you are in, or try the booking sandbox. Demo number: (555) 555-0123.