The handover is approaching. Are you ready?
The handover of your new-build home is an exciting moment. At last, you can really start turning it into your home. But before the furniture goes inside, there is one more important step: the wall finishing.
This checklist helps make sure nothing is overlooked.
1. Check the condition of the walls at handover
Ask the contractor what condition the home will be delivered in:
- Are the walls plastered or only roughly levelled?
- Are there uneven spots larger than 2 mm?
- Are cracks or joint lines visible?
- Have the gypsum fibre boards already been sanded, or does that still need to be done?
This determines what preparation is needed for renovlies or direct painting.
2. Plan wall finishing before the floor
This is a common mistake: having the floor installed before the walls are finished. Applying renovlies and painting are wet processes. Splashes, glue and sanding residue can damage your floor.
The correct order is simple: finish the walls first and lay the floor afterwards. If the floor is already installed, it can be covered, but that takes extra time and money.
3. Decide between renovlies and direct painting
For new-build homes, renovlies is strongly recommended. Decide which package you want before handover so the contractor can be scheduled immediately.
4. Choose your colours in advance
Do not rely only on colour samples under shop lighting. Take home testers and paint large sample areas on the wall. Evaluate the colour at different times of day, because the look changes with the light.
Popular choices for new-build homes:
- RAL 9010, a warm white and timeless option
- RAL 9001, a softer cream white
- A dark accent wall in one room
5. Request several quotes and compare them honestly
Do not compare only on price, but also on:
- Which materials are used
- Whether painting is included
- What the warranty period is
- Whether travel costs are included
- Whether a deposit is required
At Bouwcons, there is no deposit, payment happens after completion, travel costs are included, and the warranty period ranges from 6 to 10 months depending on the package.
6. Plan well ahead of your move-in date
Schedule the wall finishing at least one week before your move. That way there is enough buffer if anything takes longer, and paint odours have time to disappear before the bedrooms are used.
7. Communicate if the project is urgent
Short on time? At Bouwcons you can also request an urgent project. We prioritise urgent jobs and always try to move quickly so your home is ready on time.
Ready to get started?
Use the checklist above as a guide and contact Bouwcons for a tailored free quote. We are happy to help plan and execute the full wall-finishing process for your new-build home.