In Preparation

Let us walk you through a few of the things we do to make ready before a job! It'll be brief---we promise.

There's quite a lot to do before getting started on a paint job! Some things are more obvious, and we won't bore you with them: double-checking colors, fitting rollers, etc. Basics. Others are not so similar. Simple, yes! Not easy.

Mats & Cloths

Most jobs, you'll need to lay out drop cloths or paint-resistant mats. You can see that in the above picture. Fact of the matter is, paint drips! No matter how careful you are, it's going to happen at some point, and no customer wants their floors stained when the job is done. Putting the right covering is crucial, and it has to be more than just the area you're standing. Why? Because paint flys! You'd be amazed where that roller can fling some drops, or how far a tiny flick of the wrist causes your brush to lob a glob. Constant vigilance will largely reduce the risk of any stain, but of course, accidents happen. Don't beat yourself up if a drop lands off the mat. Just clean it up as best you can and resolve to never let it happen again!

Sanding

This one is lesser known, but a lot of walls---especially those in older houses---are in desperate need of sanding. You can run your hand along the surface and easily feel the tiny protrusions and unevenness. Don't paint before you take care of this! It'll lead to an odd-looking finish and an unsatisfactory job. Instead, grab a sander and go to town on every wall that needs it, checking each with your hand afterward to make sure it's smooth. Only when that's taken care of will you be ready to paint.

And so, your brushes are ready, your floors are covered, and your walls are smooth. Now you're ready for the fun part. Now you can paint, unafraid of what those former gimmicks could have done to your work. Go on and make a masterpiece!