How to Prepare Your Home for Exterior Painting
Preparing your home before an exterior painting project can help everything go more smoothly. While a professional painting contractor handles the surface preparation and painting, there are several simple things homeowners can do before work begins.
At As You Like It Painting Company, Inc., we've been serving homeowners throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County since 1983. Our goal is to make every painting project organized, efficient, and stress-free.
Move Outdoor Furniture and Decorations
Before painting begins, move patio furniture, grills, potted plants, welcome mats, garden decorations, bicycles, and other personal belongings away from the areas being painted.
Providing clear access allows our crews to work more efficiently while helping protect your belongings.
Trim Landscaping Around the House
Bushes, shrubs, vines, and tree branches that touch the home should be trimmed back before painting begins. This gives painters better access to the siding, trim, fascia, soffits, and other exterior surfaces.
Keeping vegetation away from freshly painted surfaces also helps the paint cure properly.
Close Windows and Doors
Before pressure cleaning or painting begins, make sure all windows and exterior doors are completely closed. This helps keep water, dust, and paint overspray outside where it belongs.
Provide Access Around the Property
If gates are locked or certain areas require special access, it's helpful to make arrangements before the project begins.
If vehicles are parked close to the home, moving them to the driveway or street may provide additional workspace for ladders and equipment.
Protect Pets During the Project
Exterior painting often involves ladders, sprayers, pressure washers, extension cords, and open gates. Keeping pets safely indoors or in a secure area helps protect both your pets and our crews.
What We Handle
As part of a professional exterior painting project, our crews perform the preparation necessary to help the new paint perform properly.
- Pressure cleaning
- Scraping loose paint
- Sanding rough areas
- Caulking gaps and joints
- Minor surface repairs when included
- Priming bare surfaces as needed
- Masking windows, fixtures, and landscaping
- Professional application of premium exterior coatings
- Complete cleanup after the project is finished
Choose Your Paint Colors Before We Begin
Selecting your colors before the scheduled start date helps avoid delays and keeps the project moving smoothly.
If you're still deciding, we're happy to provide guidance based on your home's architecture, roofing, stone, landscaping, and surrounding neighborhood.
Florida Weather Can Affect Scheduling
South Florida weather is unpredictable, especially during the rainy season. While we monitor the forecast closely, occasional schedule adjustments may be necessary to ensure your paint is applied under proper conditions.
Our priority is delivering a quality finish—not rushing through unfavorable weather.
Communication Is Key
Before work begins, we'll review the project with you, confirm colors, discuss the schedule, and answer any questions you may have.
Clear communication helps ensure your project is completed efficiently and with the results you expect.
Ready to Repaint Your Home?
Whether you're updating faded paint or giving your home a completely new look, we're here to help from preparation through final cleanup.
As You Like It Painting Company, Inc. has proudly served Palm Beach County and Martin County homeowners since 1983.
Call or Text (561) 502-7288