Before you open a can
Finish choice. You wait.
Before I open a can: do you want the trim eggshell or semi-gloss? I won’t start until you pick.
Need a color or material choice
You’re on site or about to start, and you won’t guess. This is a decision, not a shopping list of what they should buy. Color-choice text stops the job from stalling on a maybe.
Name the two options, or ask them to point at a sample.
When to use this
- They must pick a color/material before you buy or finish.
- Don’t move ahead on a guess.
- Offer options if you have them; ask for a deadline if the schedule depends on it.
- Not general Supplies (paper towels etc.).
Samples are out
They can see both. You need a word, not a maybe.
Hi Alex — I left two samples on the porch. Text me which tile you want and I’ll set it. I don’t want to guess.
A photo of the chip
They’re not home. You still need a call.
I need a color call before I prime. Send a photo of the chip or say “go with the darker one.”
Two options
Make choosing easy.
Hi Jordan — need your call on paint: Sea Salt or Simply White? I can pick up either tomorrow once you choose.
Deadline
Schedule depends on it.
Quick nudge — I need a color choice by Wednesday to keep Friday’s install. Text the name or a photo of the swatch.
How to send it
Copy one message, swap in the real name and time, and send from your own phone or email. Keep it to a few sentences. If they need a different topic, use a Related link below instead of mixing two subjects in one text.