How Do You Prepare for a Large Interior Painting Project?

April 12, 2022

How Do You Prepare for a Large Interior Painting Project?

Timeline, budget, priorities, a busy life… You’re juggling a lot. So, how do you fit in a large-scale repaint?


Hey, we may be painters but we’re also homeowners with families, kids, in-laws, and calendars that fill up just a little too fast sometimes. It’s one thing if you’re fitting in a quick repaint of a room or two, but we know that a large-scale interior repaint can quickly feel overwhelming. 


We sat down with Chris, one of our awesome estimators, just to get his take on the best approach; one that lets you love the process and not just the results. 


7 tips for taking the stress out of interior painting

#1: Make a list of top priorities


We’d love to check every box on your wishlist, but just in case it’s not feasible because of budget constraints, schedule, or the impact on family life, we always recommend having a priority list. Maybe we can do everything, or maybe we start with the must-haves. 


#2: Make a list of questions for your interior painter


It’s good to have questions in-hand and ready to go when your estimator arrives. This is especially true for any areas of your home that may need repair or extra attention. 


#3: Come armed with paint colors and info


If you’d like to refresh existing colors, it’s extremely helpful to know what colors were used, brand/grade, and sheen too. Just another way to remove any speed bumps that slow down the paint selection and application process. 


#4: Remember that a great interior paint job takes time


Is interior painting faster than a remodel? Absolutely. But it still takes time - often a week or more for a larger-scale interior repaint. 


#5: Talk with your interior painter about what to expect


Every step can be taken to contain the work areas, prep the space, mask, and protect surfaces, but it’s still a big job. Your home will be a work zone, and there will likely be some residual dust in the air from drywall repairs. Chris’ best recommendation is to talk in-depth with your painter about what to expect and what your busy household can accommodate. Maybe you knock out the project in one fell swoop, or maybe it makes more sense to tackle it in sections so that there’s less overall impact.


#6: Don’t let the process scare you


Things will get worse before they get better. When you see the masking, primer, spackled walls, and a general work-in-progress all around you, it can be easy to feel a little overwhelmed and spooked. Take a deep breath and trust the process. It’s not like the HGTV commercials where the homeowner snaps their fingers, the project is done, and they fall onto their couch for a relaxing evening with a satisfied smile. Painting the right way is a serious undertaking but we PROMISE it will be worth the journey. 


#7: Find a painting contractor you can trust


Do your homework, do your research, and work with a painting contractor you feel comfortable with. It might cost more, but when you’re in the thick of it you’ll be so happy and relieved to have a friendly, communicative professional in your corner. It’s a team effort, and you deserve a partner who has your back every step of the way. 


If you have more questions about interior painting, or the painting process as a whole, please reach out to us at Jondec Painting. We’re here to help: no mess, no stress.

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