2. Remove all hangers, hooks, mails, tape, contact paper, wall paper, borders, etc. 3. Remove any obvious imperfections in walls or ceilings. 4. Remove any imperfections around fixtures of any sort and outlets. Do not paint electrical fixtures, switches, outlets or cover plates. 5. Wipe debris off all surfaces. This includes but is not limited to webs, dust, dirt, insect eggs and feces. 6. Paint all walls, ceilings, doors, window sills, trim, etc. 7. Drywall should be prepped for level 4 drywall finish. This will require drywall to be skim coated to provide smooth finish prior to painting. 8. In the kitchen, wash all surfaces of excessive smoke or grease damage. Special care shall be given to cleaning the area behind the range and refrigerator. 9. Properly use drop clothes. 10. Remove excessive debris and dust from heat registers before painting them. 11. Caulk all edges of countertops, window frames, door frames, kitchen cabinets, the base of all walls that connect apartments and public spaces, etc. 12. Cleaning of paint and drywall utensils and tools of any kind are not permitted in the apartment unit(s). 13. The contractor shall inspect all surfaces requiring painting to verify the work has been completed before turning over the unit as PAINTED.
