Wash walls to remove excess grease in the kitchens, take down window treatments and rods, remove artwork and shelving, pull furniture away from the walls or move it out of the room, take care of minor drywall repairs, remove outlet covers/switch plates, and lay down drop cloths.
There are quite a few factors to consider before making the final decision on who will paint your home. The questions below will help you weigh both the pros and cons with an open mind — from cost and equipment to safety and size.

If you're not confident in your ability to cut a clean, straight line with your paint brush - you might want to consider using some blue painter's tape to mask off any window and door trim, baseboards, crown moldings, etc. that you don't want to accidentally bump with your brush and roller cover.
Given that an average worker can prepare approximately 50 square feet of wall surface and paint about 150 feet per hour, preparing and painting 2,000 square feet will take around 54 hours. If you multiply 54 hours by $40, which is the average cost per hour for house painting or staining in Florida, it will cost you $2,160 to paint 2,000 square feet of wall surface. Now, if you factor in the cost of the primer and paint, a fair painting estimate should range somewhere between $2,500 and $3,000, with one coat of primer and paint. For more detailed information about estimating the cost of a painting project, you can check our previous post, “Estimate Exterior Commercial Painting.”