Painting is the quickest and most affordable way to refresh a home, but a few things are worth agreeing at the start.
1. Choose colours in daylight
A colour can look different on the wall than on a swatch. Try it on a small area and look at it at different times of day.
2. Have the walls checked
Damp, cracks and blistering must be fixed first, otherwise new paint will soon fail too.
3. Pick the right type of paint
Use washable paint in kitchens and bathrooms, mould-resistant paint in damp areas and low-odour paint in bedrooms.
4. Agree how furniture will be protected
Ask whether moving and covering furniture and protecting floors is included.
5. Ask how many coats
A colour change usually needs primer plus two topcoats. Compare the number of coats in each quote.
6. Plan the timing
If drying times and the order of rooms are planned, you can keep living at home.
7. Get a written quote
Materials, labour and what is included should be in writing to avoid surprise costs.