Before we Begin

Before we begin transforming your home or house, a few preparation steps need to take place. Palacios Painting promises to treat your home as if it was our own, and we've even outlined a few things that we will do prior to beginning your project. Additionally, there are a few simple things that we need from you. Please scroll below to learn more about these steps.

Preparing your interior for repainting

• Remove your paintings or pictures from your walls. While we would never paint over these precious items, we may end up misplacing them!
• Collect any knickknacks along your tables, mantels, etc.
• Please remove everything in your closet if we are painting there as well.
• Make sure your pets are secured during the project process.
• Take down any child or pet gates before our team arrives.

How Palacios prepares your interior for painting

• Move all furniture to the center of the room and cover with plastic.
• Remove and reinstall all drapery.
• We use fresh plastic every time.
• Remove and re-place all switch and outlet plates.
• Perform general repairs, if stated in estimate (taping, replace sheetrock, sanding).
• Texturize when requested.
• Fill all nail holes and cracks.
• Caulk any cracks along the doorjambs, baseboards, and ceiling crowns.
• Scuff, sand, and clean all wood before painting.
• Wallpaper removal.

Preparing your interior for repainting

• Turn off all sprinklers during your project time. Not only can water affect a perfectly good paint job, our team doesn't want to be surprised with a douse of water.
• Remove any outer wall hangings and plants.
• Secure and clean up after pets.

How Palacios prepares your exterior for painting

• Powerwash all painted surfaces to remove all sand, dirt, mildew, and more. Some may be done by hand.
• Handscrape to remove loose paint.
• Prime bare/new wood to help it accept the new paint.
• Caulk all windows and entrances, including major wood joints to reduce air flow to help you save on your air conditioning bill, if otherwise stated in the estimate!