Contracts are documentation of a clear understanding between you and the painter. A contract should therefore be standard practice. This document also bears the condition/s of your agreement.

Please compile a written list of the items you are not satisfied with. Based on the written list, you may need to discuss this in detail with the painter, providing consideration and completion opportunities.

If you disagree with their recommended action, you need to elevate the matter to the Master Painters Association.

You will need to inspect the area around the property thoroughly before the painters arrive. It will be helpful to move any items that are leaning against or located very close to your building, such as tools, lawn furniture, woodpiles, bins, potted plants.

Moving these items will allow the painters to ensure that they can do their job without hassles. It is helpful to have trees, plants, and flowers covered to protect them from paint splatters. If you have branches touching the area for painting, it is best to have these trimmed out.

It is helpful to have moving work included in your terms with the painter. But if you don’t, you may need to do some preparation work before they arrive. Start with all the items on the wall, such as grandfather clocks, picture frames, nails that stick out, and others. Heavy furniture can’t be moved out of the house in most cases. The common practice is to place all of these in the middle of the room and cover them with clear plastic. Cover the floors with drop sheets and tape skirting boards to prevent paint drips.