Decorating care homes with residents in place
In a care setting the residents cannot simply be moved out. Everything about the programme — products, dust control, noise, timing — is shaped by that.
Low-odour products are essential
Residents with respiratory conditions and limited mobility can't avoid a smell. Water-based, low-VOC systems are the baseline, not an upgrade.
Infection control and cleaning regimes
Working areas are contained and cleaned down thoroughly. Finishes are chosen to withstand the frequent, robust cleaning these buildings require.
Contrast and visual clarity
Tonal contrast between walls, doors, handrails and sanitary fittings genuinely helps residents living with dementia or reduced vision. It's a small specification decision with a real effect.
Room-by-room phasing
Bedrooms are turned individually around resident movements, and communal lounges are done in sections so there's always somewhere for people to sit.
Common questions
Can you decorate with residents in the building?
Yes — this is standard for us, using low-odour systems and contained working.
How do you manage smell?
Water-based low-VOC systems and good ventilation planning.
Do you consider dementia-friendly design?
Yes, tonal contrast on doors, handrails and sanitary ware is a straightforward and valuable specification choice.
Can bedrooms be done one at a time?
Yes, phased around resident movements.
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