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Rental repaint planning checklist

LMJ Bright Painting Services

A clear painting request starts with a few practical details. Use this checklist to organize the work before requesting a quote, then keep the agreed scope with your property records.

1. Describe the property and timing

  • Record the city, property type and the person authorized to approve the work.
  • State whether the property is occupied or vacant.
  • List the target completion date, planned move-in date and any flexibility.
  • Identify other work happening before, during or after painting.

2. List exactly what needs painting

  • List each room or work area separately.
  • Mark whether walls, ceilings, trim, doors or cabinets are included.
  • Note high areas, stairs and access limitations for the walkthrough.
  • Identify rooms or surfaces that should remain untouched.

3. Share the current condition

  • Take clear overview and close-up photos of the areas you want reviewed.
  • Point out visible marks, peeling, staining or damaged areas without assuming painting will resolve the cause.
  • Ask which ordinary preparation tasks are included and which issues need separate evaluation or work.
  • Remove tenant names, documents, faces and personal belongings from any photos intended for public use.

4. Record color and finish decisions

  • Provide existing paint labels, color names or records if you have them.
  • Confirm the intended color and finish for each surface.
  • Agree who supplies paint and other materials before purchasing them.
  • Confirm how any final color approval will be recorded.

5. Arrange access and protection

  • Name one contact for access, questions and decisions.
  • Confirm keys or entry arrangements, permitted work times, parking and building access requirements.
  • Agree who moves furniture, removes wall items and clears the work areas.
  • Discuss protection of floors and belongings, occupant access and daily cleanup.

6. Review the written quote

  • Match the quoted rooms and surfaces to your list.
  • Check the preparation, material responsibilities, exclusions and agreed price.
  • Ask how additional work or changes will be approved and priced.
  • Confirm the work sequence, payment terms and schedule before authorizing the job.

7. Plan the handover

  • Arrange a final walkthrough and record any agreed remaining items.
  • Keep the product, color and finish information with your property records.
  • Request product-specific guidance on cleaning, use and care of the newly painted surfaces.
  • Confirm cleanup, key return and who receives the final project documents.

This is a planning checklist. The final scope, product instructions, property conditions and agreed schedule determine the work for each project.