Pro Painters tackling a comprehensive interior and exterior painting job within a tight two-week timeframe requires meticulous planning, efficient execution, and potentially a sizeable crew, depending on the size and complexity of the project. Below is an overview of how such a project can be accomplished:
Pre-Project Planning (Day 1)
- Initial Assessment: Walkthrough of the property to understand the scope, identify any repairs needed before painting, and finalize color choices.
- Scheduling: Assign specific tasks to team members, ensuring all necessary equipment and paint are available when needed.
- Preparation Supplies: Purchase and organize all materials, including paint, primer, brushes, rollers, ladders, scaffolding for exterior work, and protective coverings for furniture and floors.
Week 1: Exterior Painting
Day 2-3: Preparation
- Cleaning: Power wash the exterior to remove dirt, grime, and peeling paint. This ensures a clean surface for new paint to adhere to.
- Repairs: Fill in cracks and holes, repair any damaged surfaces, and replace rotten wood as needed.
- Surface Preparation: Sand rough areas, caulk gaps, and mask windows and trim to protect from paint splatters.
Day 4-6: Painting
- Priming: Apply primer to ensure uniform paint application, especially on new or repaired surfaces.
- Painting: Depending on the house size, at least two coats of exterior paint are applied with adequate drying time in between. Special attention is given to trim, doors, and shutters.
Day 7: Finishing Touches and Cleanup
- Removal of all masking, touch-up painting as needed, and clean up of the work area. Final inspection with the homeowner.