Access and protection
Identify high-level surfaces, shared stairs and routes that need to remain available. Discuss the appropriate access method, protection and separation of working areas before the programme is agreed. Keep the needs of residents and other building users in the brief.
Existing materials
Older coatings and building materials may need assessment before sanding, stripping or other disturbance. Tell us about known hazards and available surveys. Suspected hazardous materials should be assessed by a suitable specialist before work continues in that area.
Product instructions
The selected product’s safety information and application instructions inform ventilation, handling and return to use. A description such as low-odour does not remove the need to consider those instructions.