Site Prepping Before Painting

What To Expect Before Work Starts

Rhodes Custom Finishes treats site prep as its own service: indoor containment, floor and furniture protection, zip walls, HEPA sanding. We wash, scrape, sand, caulk, and repair to ensure lasting adhesion. We mask everything, set safe ladders or scaffolds, manage ventilation, follow lead-safe RRP, and clean daily. Clear plan and factory-finish results.

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Site Prepping For Paint

Every Home is Different, Site Prepping is The Same

Tape & Cover

Taping and covering all surfaces not getting painted.

Repairs & Sanding

Repairing and sanding all features getting painted.

Equipment & Paint Setup

As steps 1 & 2 begin to unfold, we are already bringing in equipment and paint.

Moving Furniture

In some cases we are able to move furniture and clear obstructions from the work space.

What Happens When the Work Is Finished?

We are the first to admit that prepping a home to paint is absolutely critical to the success and quality of the project. What good is a brand new paint job if the house is left a wreck afterwards? The truth of the matter is we plan to leave your house better than we found it. Tearing down, cleaning up any mess, and doing a final walkthrough of your home ensures that your home ends up like all the final projects you see on our channels; brilliant, bold, and best of all, beautiful.

Why is surface prep so important?

Prep is what makes a finish last. Clean, sanded, and repaired surfaces let paint bond properly and resist peeling and chipping.

What does your prep process include?

We clean, sand, patch, caulk, prime, and mask surfaces, and protect floors and furniture before applying any paint.

Can my kids and Pets be in the home when spraying?

Yes! We build our containment zones to allow the rest of the home to function normally while we perform your kitchen refinish with minimal disruption and downtime.

How do you remove scuff marks before painting?

We clean walls and gently remove scuff marks during prep so the new finish goes on evenly over a smooth, clean surface.

Do you repair walls before painting?

Yes. We fill holes, patch cracks, and smooth imperfections so the finished walls look flawless.

How long does prep take?

Prep time varies with surface condition, but thorough preparation is never rushed — it’s the foundation of a lasting result.