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What happens before the color.

A written preparation plan should describe the surface being painted, its condition, and the work included.

Inspect before specifying.

Existing coatings, damage, moisture, and access can change the scope. A photo is a starting point, not a substitute for seeing the surface.

  1. Document the condition.Agree on the surfaces and the areas that need attention.
  2. Define protection and preparation.List what is moved or covered, what is repaired, and how the surface is prepared.
  3. Write the coating system down.Record the proposed products, surfaces, and finish expectations.
  4. Agree on the final review.Make cleanup and the walkthrough part of the scope.
Painter using a brush at a boundary between two wall colors
Reference photograph. Source & license.
Blue coating peeling from a wooden door
Reference photograph. Source & license.

The existing surface matters.

This reference photograph shows peeling paint. It illustrates why the condition beneath the finish needs attention; it does not establish the cause of a failure.

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