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When should I arrange the quote?
Arrange the assessment as early as access allows, and explain any uncertainty around settlement or key collection. A proposed start date depends on the property actually being available. Tell the painter whether the apartment will be empty and whether other trades will be working in it.
A floor plan helps describe the rooms. It cannot show every damaged skirting board, ceiling stain or door that needs attention. Use the visit to confirm those details and decide which surfaces should be finished before furniture arrives.
Should painting happen before new flooring?
Coordinate the sequence with both trades. Floor removal, sanding, installation and new skirting can affect freshly finished surfaces. Some preparation or painting may happen first, with agreed final trim work or touch-ups after the flooring stage. The right order depends on the work being done.
Put responsibilities in writing: who removes old fittings, who fills around new skirting, what is protected and whether a return visit is included. A clear sequence is more useful than a blanket rule that painting must always be first or last.
Can the whole apartment be painted in one day?
Do not set a moving-day plan from bedroom count alone. Repairs, primer, finish coats and drying intervals need to fit within the building’s permitted hours. A promise based only on an online description may leave no allowance for the condition found on arrival.
Ask when painting is expected to finish, when rooms can be used, and how long to wait before placing furniture against walls or attaching fittings. Touch dry, ready for another coat and fully cured are different stages; use the directions for the products actually specified.
What should an empty-apartment quote include?
List ceilings, walls, internal doors, skirting and any wardrobe or window surfaces. Empty rooms can simplify access, but they do not remove repairs or drying requirements. Ask whether the quoted scope includes the final walkthrough after other agreed work is complete.
- Confirmed access and keys, plus a contact if dates move
- Lift or stair access and common-area protection
- Dates for flooring, cleaning and furniture delivery
- Selected colours and a written list of exclusions
See our Randwick painting services and apartment cost guide. A free itemised quote lets us discuss the scope and sequence together.
Frequently asked questions
Is painting an empty apartment always cheaper?
Clear access can simplify the work, but the price still depends on surfaces, repairs and the agreed finish. Ask for a quote for the actual conditions rather than assuming a fixed discount.
Should I book the removalist for the day painting finishes?
Discuss a suitable gap with the painter before locking in the booking. Completion, safe use and curing depend on the products, conditions and work included.
Can you include new skirting in the repaint?
It can be included in the agreed scope. Confirm when it will be installed and who handles preparation, gaps, finishing and any return visit.
Discuss your apartment with Proview
Tell us the rooms, surfaces, access and timing you have in mind. We can assess the work and provide a free, itemised painting quote. You can also explore our interior and exterior painting service.