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Your Interior Painting To-Do List & Action Plan!

INTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING TO-DO LIST

Please Be Prepared For Our Interior Painting Crews Arrival By Doing The Following Things:

🧹 Customer Responsibilities - This only APPLIES to the areas we are working in.

Before our arrival, we kindly ask that you:

• Remove all valuables and fragile items from the work area, including small decorations, patio furniture, grills, and accessories.
  

• A New Leaf Painting is not responsible for any damage to items left in the workspace.
  

• Remove the following where applicable:
  

  • Nails, hooks, brackets no longer in use (we will also do this for you)
    

  • Wall art, shelves, curtains, rods, drapes, valances (if able)
    

  • Table lamps, plants, and small furniture
    

  • Contents of bookshelves, countertops, stoves, and refrigerators
    

  • Closet contents (if closets are being painted)
    

  • Towels, rugs, and bath accessories
    

  • Unplug electronics (computers, phones, stereo equipment). TVs: We can assist with movable TVs.

🎨 Paint Colors & Finishes

• Submit final color choices 3–5 days before the project start date. SUBMIT YOUR COLORS HERE!
  

• If color-matching existing paint, notify us by email.
  

• Finishes:
  

• Walls: Flat or Satin
  

• Trim/Doors: Satin or Semi-Gloss
  

• Ceilings: Flat

• Have questions about paint colors and finishes? See the HELPFUL paint articales section outline at the bottom of this page.

🔐 Home Access & Lockboxes

If no one will be home during work hours, we can provide a secure lockbox for key access. Even for exterior work, we may need to open doors to paint them. Most clients feel comfortable with our team in their homes during work hours. This is not all-inclusive and may be adjusted based on specific needs or circumstances.

🚿 Water, Power & Setup Areas

Please ensure water and electricity are available. Let the Crew Leader know:

• Which bathroom the crew can use (This applies to interior painting only — if we’re working on the exterior of your home, bathroom access is not required but appreciated.)

• The best area for setting up tools and equipment

⏰ Arrival & Work Hours

• Crews typically arrive between 7:30–8:30 AM on the first day
  

• You’re welcome to discuss preferred start times with the crew
  

• We may occasionally work past 5:30 PM, depending on project needs
  

🔁 Change Orders

Any significant changes from the original proposal will require a written and signed change order before work can begin.

🧱 Pre-Existing Damage

Sometimes prior damage (e.g., broken panes, overspray, etc.) may be overlooked during the estimate.

• Our crew will document and notify you of any damage found before working in that area
  

• If you'd like us to repair it, a change order will be required
  

• We take full responsibility for any accidental damage we cause

📝 Punch List & Final Walkthrough

• You’re welcome to leave notes for the crew during the job
  

• A pre-final walkthrough will be scheduled the day before completion to review any corrections
  

• On the final day, we ask you to be available for a walkthrough with the Crew Leader to ensure all work meets expectations
  

• If unavailable, a reschedule may not be possible due to scheduling demands

💳 Common Payment Questions

• Yes you can give out crew leaders a check/payments
• We require a 10% deposited to get started
• We will send you a final invoice once completed
• We charge a 3% credit card processing fee for all final payments paid with a Credit or Debt card
• We accept ACH (electronic check) transfers at no cost
• We will send you a receipt once payment clears