Apartment painting written-scope checklist (What should an apartment painting bid include?)
From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/apartment-communities/painting (facts read 2026-11-06)

[ ] Paint in homes built before 1978: unless a lead-based paint inspection shows otherwise, treat it as containing lead; list existing painted surfaces, inspection information and the proposed preparation.
[ ] Paints that are for indoor use: list each apartment room, painted surface, product, color and finish in the material schedule.
[ ] Water-based paints and alkyd paints: identify the proposed product type and its label instructions alongside the paint schedule.
[ ] Interior painting when the home is unoccupied: identify room access and proposed painting periods in the schedule.
[ ] Continuous ventilation: record the fan operation plan from the beginning of painting until 2 or 3 days after painting has been completed.
[ ] Exhaust fans: describe exhaust to outdoors from the painted area and any supply fans proposed in adjacent areas.
[ ] Return openings: document the proposed airflow arrangement and retain the caution about the only return while heating or cooling equipment runs.
[ ] Latex paint cleanup with soap and water, or alkyd paints with products listed on the label: specify cleanup arrangements and materials taken away.
[ ] When possible, paint containers in storage areas equipped with exhaust ventilation: identify leftovers retained away from heating, ventilation or air-conditioning equipment rooms.
[ ] Unused paint: ask the quantity allowance and leftover handover record to identify what is ordered and retained.