Loyal Companion General Contracting

6 min homeowner guide

Interior & Exterior Painting Preparation Guide

What homeowners can expect before painting begins and which preparation details protect the result.

01

Preparation is the finish

Cleaning, patching, sanding, caulking and priming determine whether paint looks consistent and stays attached.

02

Interior planning

Discuss furniture movement, wall hangings, occupied rooms and daily cleanup before the first workday.

  • Identify repairs before color work
  • Confirm sheen by surface
  • Protect floors and adjacent finishes
  • Plan the room sequence

03

Exterior planning

Surface condition and weather control the sequence. Loose coatings and open joints need attention before finish coats.

This guide is general planning information. Your property, jurisdiction and existing conditions determine the actual project scope.

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