How long does it take to paint the interior of a home?
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It depends on a few key factors. Here’s a breakdown:
What can slow the process down?
- Whether the clients will be living in the home during the paint job
- Whether furniture needs to be moved and covered
How do we approach painting an occupied home?
- We only paint a couple of rooms at a time
- We finish those rooms completely before moving on to the next section
- We have no more than two painters working inside at any one time, so the home doesn’t become too crowded for the clients
- We move and cover furniture where necessary, which adds to the overall time
How long does a modern four-bedroom home take to paint?
- Roughly two weeks with two painters
- Based on plasterboard walls, plasterboard ceilings, and timber frames and doors
How long does a four-bedroom Queenslander take to paint?
- Closer to three to four weeks with two painters
- The extra time is due to the additional preparation required
Why does a Queenslander take longer to paint?
- VJ boards generally need to be gap-filled between every board
- Flaky paint is common and must be removed
- More prep work is needed to ensure the surface is sound before the finishing coats are applied