How to Prepare Your Home Before the Painters Arrive
A simple checklist to get your Newcastle home ready — clearing furniture, securing pets, sorting access, and knowing what the crew handles.
Before the painters arrive, move small furniture to the centre of each room and take down wall hangings. Then clear a path to the work areas, secure pets, and flag any problem spots. So the crew can start on time and keep your things safe. Most professional painters handle the heavy lifting and floor protection themselves.
What to clear inside
A little clearing helps the crew move fast and protects your belongings. Here is the quick list.
- Take down pictures, mirrors, curtains, and shelf items.
- Move small furniture and lamps to the centre or another room.
- Clear benchtops and remove fragile or valuable items yourself.
- Strip beds in rooms being painted, so linen stays clean.
- Point out any cracks, leaks, or damp before the crew starts.
Furniture, pets, and access
Next, sort the things that slow a crew down or create a risk on the day.
- Heavy furniture: most painters move and cover it. Confirm this when you book.
- Pets: keep them in a closed room or off-site, away from wet paint and open doors.
- Parking and access: leave a clear spot near the door for gear and ladders.
- Power: make sure the crew can reach a working power point.
This is different from the surface prep your painter does, like sanding and filling. For that side, see our guide on how to prepare walls for painting.
Getting ready for exterior work
Outside jobs need a little more room. So move cars, bins, and pot plants away from the walls. Also trim back plants that touch the house, and unlock side gates for access. Coil up hoses and clear the paths. So the crew can wash, prep, and paint without stopping. For the seasonal side, read how weather affects exterior painting in NSW.
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