How do I prep my house before the painter arrives for an interior job?

Most homeowners stress about prepping their house before a painting crew arrives. The good news is that with OVO Painting, the heavy lifting is not your job. Here is what you should do, what you can skip, and what your crew handles.

Things you should do before your crew arrives. Clear personal items from shelves, mantels, and countertops: framed photos, small decor, anything breakable or sentimental. Take down wall art and curtains if you can. Remove items from the tops of cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms. These small tasks take 30 minutes and give your crew clear access to every surface.

Things you do not need to do. You do not need to move furniture. Your OVO crew moves everything to the center of the room or out of the room entirely, then moves it all back when the paint is dry. You do not need to tape anything. That is part of the prep work your crew is trained for. You do not need to patch nail holes or sand rough spots. Surface prep is included in every OVO project.

Here is what your crew handles on day one. First, they protect your floors with canvas drop cloths, not cheap plastic that shifts and bunches under foot. They cover furniture with protective sheeting. They fill nail holes, sand rough patches, caulk gaps around trim, and prime any stains or repairs. Only after every surface is properly prepped does the painting begin.

Your dedicated project manager walks the house with you before work starts to confirm the scope and answer any last-minute questions. At the end of each day, your crew cleans up so your home stays livable. No paint cans in the hallway. No brushes drying on your counter.

OVO Painting has completed 250+ homes across Atlanta with a 5.0-star Google rating across 130+ 5-star reviews. Every project includes fixed pricing and a 5 to 10-year written warranty.

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