A Smooth Painting Experience Starts with Proper Prep

At Mendez Painting, we’re committed to delivering clean, professional results — and that starts with carefully preparing your home before we even open a can of paint.

Here’s what you can do to help make the process efficient and stress-free, especially if you live in a home with high-end finishes or valuable belongings.

Homeowner Preparation Checklist for Painting

1. Window Treatments

• If you're keeping your blinds, curtains, or shades, please remove and place them in a safe spot ahead of time — or coordinate with our crew to assist you safely.
• If you're disposing of them, feel free to leave them up — we’ll remove them for you and place them in your trash can. (Please let us know your preference before painting day.)

2. Breakables & Décor

• Remove fragile items, picture frames, and decorative pieces from shelves and walls.
• Store them in a safe location away from the work zone.
• Large artwork or mounted TVs? Let us know — we’ll help as needed.

3. Bathroom Items

• Clear countertops, showers, and tubs of personal items such as:
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Toothbrushes, razors, etc.

4. Wall Fixtures & Nails

• Let us know if you'd like to:
• Keep nails/hooks in place
• Have them removed and holes patched

We want to be sure we don’t fill or remove something you plan to reuse.

5. Closet Painting

• If closets are being painted, please remove clothing, shoes, and storage items ahead of time.
• If you need help or have large items inside, coordinate with your project manager before painting day.

What Mendez Painting Will Handle

We go the extra mile to protect your space:

• Move large furniture when necessary (with your guidance)
• Carefully handle large artwork or mirrors
• Mask and protect all non-paintable surfaces, including:
• Floors
• Cabinets
• Countertops
• Light fixtures
• Appliances
• Use drop cloths, plastic, and tape to protect your home from drips or overspray

Questions? Let’s Make It Easy

Every home is different. If you’re unsure about any items, we’re happy to walk you through the prep steps. Good preparation ensures a clean, efficient job — and the best-looking results.

Contact Mendez Painting today for more tips or to schedule your free interior painting estimate.