Plan a painting job

Work through paint preparation, lead concerns and the scope to agree before a painting job begins. Pages are built from official sources and checked before publication.

Questions this site will answer

• Could disturbing old paint create a lead hazard?
• How do I check a painter’s lead-safe certification?
• What surface preparation belongs in the written estimate?
• Who is responsible for protecting rooms and cleaning up?
• What should I do if the painter changes the agreed work or price?

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