How to Prepare Your Home Before the Painters Arrive

Inside

• Remove small items, art and valuables from walls and shelves.
• Clear a path to the walls.
• Decide on colors and sheens ahead of time.
• Plan for pets and kids to stay out of work areas.

Outside

• Move patio furniture, grills and planters away from walls.
• Turn off sprinklers before and during the job.
• Trim shrubs touching the house.
• Confirm HOA color approval if changing colors.

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