Whether it is painting the interior or exterior of your home or building, it is necessary to start with proper preparation.

If painting the exterior

Thorough pressure cleaning to remove all contamination etc.
Trenching: All ground area around base of house / building shall be trenched back to sufficiently paint down below ground level.
Hand scraping and sanding of all loose and/or peeling paint throughout.
Rotten wood analysis & repairs / Re-nailing of loose wood areas.
Primer / Sealer on all surfaces prior to finish coating.
Detailed caulking / crack repairs / weatherproofing of all voids, gaps, etc…
Rust-proofing and hand sanding of any areas where deemed necessary.
Daily clean up.
Always top of the line materials

If painting the interior

Sanding all doors / trim and smoothing out all walls.
Caulking / puttying of wood areas / windows where needed.
Minor patching / repairing of holes, imperfections throughout.
Proper covering and protection of all areas where necessary.
Careful moving of all furnishings.
Daily clean up.
Always top of the line materials