Interior Painting Checklist
Complete this "check-off list" of questions, when starting any interior painting project, to aid in making your project easier. Bring it to your local Van Sickle Paint Dealer, as a quick reference tool, to aid them in helping you.

Please reference the product label, information
WHAT ARE YOU PAINTING?
 - Wall
- Floor
- Ceiling
- Other___________
(Doors, Cabinets, trim etc.)

WHAT ROOM?
 - Kitchen
- Bath
- Bedroom
- Hall
- Living room
- Basement
- Garage
- Other____________

WHAT TYPE OF SURFACE?
 - Wood
- Concrete
- Drywall
- Plaster
- Metal
- Other___________

WHAT IS THE SURFACE CONDITION?
 - New
- Clean Paint
- Dirty or Chalky Paint
- Glossy Paint
- Peeling paint with bare surfaces
- Other___________

WILL AIR & SURFACE TEMPERATURE BE ABOVE 50°F & BELOW 90°F? (Ideal temp. is 75°F)
- Yes
- No

WHAT KIND OF DURABILITY DO YOU WANT?
- Will not need to clean
- Will need to wash with damp cloth
- Will need scrubable finish
- Other___________

 WHAT SHEEN DO YOU WANT?
 - Flat
- Satin (eggshell)
- Semi-Gloss

WHAT FORMULATION DO YOU WANT?
 - Oil
- Latex

WILL YOU BE PAINTING A DIFFERENT COLOR? (Painting or re-painting dark colors or color changes may require more than one coat)
- Yes
- No

HOW MUCH AREA NEEDS TO BE PAINTED?
- See paint calculator or reference sheets

HOW WILL YOU APPLY THE PAINT?
 - Brush
- Roll
- Spray
- Pad
-Other___________

DO YOU HAVE ALL THE TOOLS?
 - Brushes- Wall & Trim
- Roller Frame
- Roller Cover choose proper nap
- Drop Cloth
- Masking Tape & Paper
- Edging Tool
- Rags
- Tack Cloth
- Drill Type Paint Mixer
- Thinner
- Scrapers
- Wire Brushes
- Caulk Gun & Caulk
- Ladder
- Miscellaneous Paint Accessories?

Each of these questions should help you ensure the best paint job possible, by identifying important information for each paint job.

Please reference the product label, information sheets or your local Van Sickle paint dealer for aid in selecting the proper product, tools and surface preparation for your project.