The professional painter’s process: what you should expect

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Whether you hire Vancouver painters for a condo repaint or a full exterior, a consistent process separates professional house painters Vancouver BC from low-quality work.

Step 1: Site walkthrough + scope confirmation

  • measure surfaces

  • identify repairs and trouble spots

  • confirm what’s included (and excluded)

  • discuss colours and finishes

Step 2: Protection

  • cover floors and furniture

  • mask edges and fixtures

  • protect landscaping and exterior surfaces

Step 3: Prep and repairs

  • patching and sanding

  • caulking gaps

  • stain blocking where needed

  • scraping/sanding exterior failure points

Step 4: Priming strategy

  • prime repairs

  • prime bare wood or exposed substrate

  • prime high-risk stain zones

Step 5: Paint application (coats matter)

  • consistent coverage

  • clean cut lines

  • even finish with correct sheen

Step 6: Detail, cleanup, walkthrough

  • touch-ups

  • remove masking carefully

  • cleanup and disposal

  • final walkthrough and punch list