Prep Like a Pro: What to Expect Before Your House Gets Painted

A high-quality paint job starts long before the first brushstroke. At Rockstadt Painting, our meticulous preparation process ensures your new paint looks better, lasts longer, and protects your home for years to come.

Step 1: Consultation & Quote Every project begins with a detailed assessment of your home. We evaluate the condition of surfaces, discuss your goals, and provide a transparent, written quote. No surprises, just clear expectations.

Step 2: Surface Preparation

• Interior: We repair holes, dents, and cracks in drywall, remove wallpaper if needed, clean surfaces, and protect floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths and tape.

• Exterior: We pressure wash siding, scrape away peeling paint, caulk gaps and joints, sand rough spots, and cover windows, doors, plants, and walkways.

Step 3: Priming We apply the appropriate primer for the surface and paint type. Primer promotes paint adhesion, seals porous areas, and ensures an even finish—especially on patched or stained walls.

Step 4: Paint Application Using high-quality brushes, rollers, or sprayers, our skilled painters apply clean, even coats of paint. We follow manufacturer guidelines for drying times and multiple coats where needed.

Step 5: Final Cleanup & Walkthrough Once the painting is done, we carefully clean the workspace and remove all protective coverings. We conduct a final walkthrough with you to ensure complete satisfaction before wrapping up.

Professional prep is what separates a quick paint job from a premium finish. Trust Rockstadt Painting to do it right—from the first prep step to the final coat.

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