How to Prepare Your Home for Painting by Brisbane Professional Painters

Preparing your home properly is one of the most important steps in achieving a smooth, long-lasting and professional-looking paint finish.

Good preparation ensures better adhesion, prevents defects, and helps your paint job last for many years, especially in Brisbane’s humid climate.

At Brisbane Professional Painters, preparation is at the heart of every project.

Here’s a clear guide to the essential steps involved and what you can expect when working with our team.

1. Clear and Protect Furniture

Before painting begins, rooms need to be cleared as much as possible. This prevents damage and gives the painters full access to walls and ceilings.

We recommend:

• removing smaller items, décor and breakables

• moving furniture to the centre of the room

• covering items with clean drop cloths or plastic sheeting

Our team will let you know exactly what is expected to ensure everything is safely protected before work begins.

If you’re planning an interior repaint, learn more on our Interior Painting Brisbane page.

2. Prepare the Walls and Surfaces

Proper surface preparation is essential for a flawless finish.

Our process includes:

• washing walls to remove dirt, grease, or dust

• vacuuming loose debris

• filling holes, cracks, and dents

• sanding rough areas

• repairing damaged plaster

• spot-priming repaired sections

This ensures the paint bonds evenly and the final result looks smooth and professional.

3. Protect Floors, Windows and Trim

Floors and trims must be fully protected to avoid drips, spills and accidental marks.

We use:

• professional-grade drop sheets

• plastic floor protection

• painter’s tape for trims, edges, architraves and doors

This ensures crisp lines and a clean finish - no messy edges or accidental splatters.

4. Remove or Mask Fixtures and Hardware

To achieve a professional result, fixtures need to be removed or masked carefully.

This includes:

• light switch covers

• power outlet plates

• curtain brackets

• door hardware

• wall hooks

• vents and grills

Items that cannot be removed will be precisely taped to protect them during the project.

5. Check for and Address Mould or Mildew

Mould is common in humid Brisbane homes, especially in bathrooms, coastal suburbs or areas with poor ventilation.

Before painting, we:

• inspect walls for mould or mildew

• treat affected areas with mould-killing solutions

• ensure all surfaces are thoroughly dried

Painting over untreated mould can lead to peeling, bubbling and health concerns. If mould is a recurring issue, we can recommend the correct products through our professional Paint Advice service.

6. Choose the Right Paint and Tools

The success of your painting project also depends on choosing the right paint type, sheen level, and tools.

We’ll help you select:

• durable interior or exterior paints suited to Brisbane’s climate

• low-VOC or eco-friendly options

• the correct finish (matte, low-sheen, satin, semi-gloss, gloss)

• primers and sealers specific to your surface condition

Our team brings all necessary tools - brushes, rollers, sprayers, drop sheets and more - ensuring a smooth, efficient process.

Preparing Your Home Sets the Foundation for Beautiful Results

Proper preparation is the difference between a paint job that looks good for six months and one that lasts for years. When you work with Brisbane Professional Painters, every step is handled with care, precision and professionalism, giving your home the finish it deserves.

Whether you're repainting a single room or your entire home, we’re here to guide you through every step.

Contact us today to organise your repaint and let our experienced team transform your space.