{
 "name": "Painting a Room",
 "slug": "painting-a-room",
 "page": "https://abc.kiwi.nz/lists/painting-a-room/",
 "open_in_app": "https://abc.kiwi.nz/?list=painting%20a%20room",
 "item_count": 20,
 "items": [
  "Allow proper drying time between coats",
  "Buy painter's tape, not standard tape",
  "Calculate how many litres you actually need",
  "Check the weather if painting with windows open",
  "Choose paint colour and get a test pot first",
  "Clean brushes and rollers properly, don't bin good ones",
  "Cut in the edges before rolling the main wall",
  "Fill and sand any holes or cracks",
  "Have a wet rag handy for drips straightaway",
  "Keep a damp cloth for splatters on skirting boards",
  "Label and keep leftover paint for touch-ups later",
  "Move or cover furniture with drop sheets",
  "Photograph the paint tin label for future colour matching",
  "Prime any patched or stained areas",
  "Put switch plates back only once fully dry",
  "Remove switch plates and power point covers",
  "Stir the paint properly, don't just skim the top",
  "Ventilate the room while painting and drying",
  "Wipe down walls to remove dust and grease",
  "Work in good light, shadows hide missed patches"
 ],
 "app": "https://abc.kiwi.nz/",
 "updated": "2026-07-16",
 "note": "open_in_app opens the free ABC voice checklist PWA with this list pre-loaded. Free, no account, works offline. Safe to give to a human directly. Agent manual: https://abc.kiwi.nz/llms.txt"
}