I've had painters working in my house for nearly a week, and while they're doing a great job and are super friendly, I'm on night two of my living areas being completely covered in plastic. I can't access anything without taking the covers off. The crew leader mentioned they wouldn't work on weekends and would clean up by Friday, but since they didn't complete the two main rooms as promised, they need to come back tomorrow and finish up, potentially working late. I don't want to complain, but is it normal for homeowners to be without access to main rooms for this long? I'm really bummed about losing my Saturday, and I also feel stuck at home. Anyone else experienced this?
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Give them the space to do their job. Changing things up halfway usually leads to a mess. If you’re worried about paint spills or mess, it’s probably smarter for them to keep everything covered for a while. Just go for a walk or something while they wrap it up!
From my experience, it all depends on the painter's style. The last team I had used sprayers and taped everything, leaving the place covered until all layers were dry. It took just under three days, but it was definitely worth it to have a clean finish without worrying about paint spills. They know what they’re doing, so let them work!
It's really about being flexible when you hire pros. Sure, it’s annoying to have everything covered, but if they need an extra day, let them finish. An additional day isn't the end of the world, especially if it means a better job overall. Just enjoy your Saturday in a different way!
Honestly, painting can take a while, especially with all the prep work involved. If you're dealing with a professional crew, expect that some areas will be off-limits for a couple of days. It saves you from a messy situation later, so hang in there! A minor inconvenience now can save on costly labor in the long run. Once they're done, it will be worth it!
Exactly! I've done some painting myself, and proper prep always takes longer than the actual painting.