Before any painting or plastering starts, everything that must stay clean has to be covered: floors, furniture, windowsills, doors, sockets. There’s no skipping this — it’s a required part of the job. Without proper protection, one drop of paint on laminate flooring can end up costing more than painting the whole room. We do protective covering across Warsaw before every painting or plastering stage.

How much does it cost and what affects the price

You’ll find the current prices in the table below. The final cost is affected by the size of the area, the kind of protection used (painter’s film, cardboard for floors, masking tape), and how many items need covering. If protection is included in a full painting package — the price usually comes out lower than booking it on its own. Tape and fixings are included. Film and cardboard are consumables, charged additionally.

How the on-site work goes

1. The technician checks the room and identifies what needs protection: floors, furniture, windows, doors, skirting boards, sockets.
2. Smaller furniture is taken out, and larger pieces are moved to the middle and covered.
3. Floors are protected with film or cardboard, then fixed with masking tape around the edges.
4. Door and window frames are covered with film — this keeps off splashes and drips.
5. Sockets, switches, and skirting boards are masked separately.
6. Every joint is inspected — there should be no gaps between the film and the wall.
7. Once painting is finished, the protection is removed carefully and all waste is taken away.

Common customer mistakes (and how to avoid them)

• Putting newspapers on the floor — paint goes straight through, and the paper ends up stuck to the surface.
• Using ordinary tape instead of masking tape — it leaves adhesive marks on frames and windowsills.
• Protecting only the middle of the floor — splashes still travel to the walls, so the corners stay exposed.
• Leaving socket face plates on — paint gets underneath, and later they can’t be removed cleanly.
• Skipping protection for ceiling lights — when the ceiling is painted, the chandelier catches the lot.
• Leaving film in place for several days — moisture underneath can damage parquet flooring.

What to prepare before the technician arrives

• Take all small items out of the room: vases, frames, electronics, decorations.
• Remove curtains and curtain rods if they’ll get in the way.
• Empty the windowsills completely.
• If you have parquet or an expensive floor covering — tell the technician beforehand so we use cardboard instead of only film.
• Make sure there are enough power sockets for lighting (windows will be taped, so there will be less natural light).
• Agree the scope of work in advance: floors only or full protection.
• If more than one room is being painted — tell us straight away, because protection is done one room at a time.
• Send access details: intercom code, parking, floor number.

A real case from Warsaw

A client in Wola booked painting for two rooms and a hallway. To save money, they covered the floors with old bed sheets. After the ceiling was painted, emulsion drops fell onto the laminate — the fabric let it through right away. They had to call us to sort it out: we protected everything properly with film and cardboard, then repainted the ceiling from the beginning. The laminate was saved, but only because the paint was still wet. If it had dried, the marks would have stayed for good. The takeaway is simple: protection is not the place to save money.

Frequently asked questions

Who does the work

This protective work is done by experienced painters who focus on proper room preparation. We work across all of Warsaw. Call or message us — we’ll tell you what should be covered and how much time the job will need.