House painting can revitalize your home and make it look however you imagine. However, there are some tasks that you should do before the exterior painting contractors arrive to ensure the process goes smoothly. The following preparations will guarantee a stress-free paint job. 

How to Prepare for Exterior Painting Contractors

1. Make Repairs

You don’t want any paint to seep through your walls and affect the insulation or structure of your home, so make sure your home exterior is in good shape.

Bill’s Painting will carefully examine the exterior of your home and caulk any cracks that they see. If parts of the siding, porch, or stairs seem weak or rotten, have them replaced. 

2. Choose a Paint Color 

Before the exterior painting contractors arrive, figure out what types of colors you think might work best with your style. Experiment with online software that lets you upload a photo of your house and see what it would look like with different colors. Remember that light colors make your house look big, friendly, and approachable. Dark ones convey elegance and strength, but they’re harder to change later.

3. Schedule Tree Trimming 

Tree branches and leaves can be difficult for the exterior painting contractors to work around. Make sure that they have enough room without trees smearing the paint by having your branches trimmed by a professional landscaper.

4. Protect Patio Furniture 

You don’t want your patio furniture to become a casualty in your effort to beautify your home, so protect it however you can. Bill’s Painting will move it to a safe distance from the siding, and cover it with plastic tarp or canvas drop cloths to protect your furniture.

5. Clear Pets & Children 

Pets and children might be fascinated with what the painting contractors are doing and may not understand that they should stay out of the way, to avoid distracting the painters. Have them play inside or arrange for a visit to a friend’s house while the painting is underway.

 

If you’re ready to have your house painted, Bill’s Painting in Cincinnati, OH, will help. They’ve spent the last 35 years serving every type of home and building in the area, perfecting their art to the point that they’ve earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Discover for yourself why they’re so respected in the community by calling (513) 742-3937 or messaging them online to schedule a consultation.