4 Tips For The Perfect Paint Job
Are you getting ready to repaint the inside of your home? Painting your walls every few years gives your house a new appearance and makes it more inviting. Perhaps you want to paint your house to commemorate a significant family event, or perhaps you want to offer your children the room of their dreams with a fresh paint job. Maybe you want to sell your home. Whatever the case, the paintwork must at least look professional, even if it won't be (technically) professional. With that in mind, here is a list of clever recommendations to help you give your house the perfect paint job.
Clean The Wall
When you're ready to paint the walls, make sure they're free of grime, oil, and other material that has accumulated over time. If necessary, use a strong cleanser. Always clean in a circular motion using a lint-free cloth. Begin from the bottom and work your way to the top. After the surface of the wall has been thoroughly cleaned, begin filling any holes and nicks in the wall to get the smoothest possible finish.
It might be at this point that you need some outside help. If you find that the walls are damp or there is mold on them, it's best to call on the professionals in mold and water damage restoration before you consider painting or even doing much cleaning. Once the walls are mold-free, you can continue with your painting project.
Protect Your Floors
Spills are an unavoidable aspect of the painting process. You will undoubtedly spill paint on your floor or carpet, no matter how careful you are. You can use drop cloths to protect yourself from spills, and it's best to use cotton ones and place them all over the floor for the best result. Avoid using plastic since paint droplets will remain wet for a long time and might even stick to your shoes or clothing.
Mix Several Cans Of Paint In A Large Bucket
Did you know that the color of paint can vary somewhat from can to can? This is particularly true if you are working with a single shade and open the can in the midst of the task. This could result in a tiny color variance on your walls that seems inconsistent. Any wall with a skewed color scheme is unpleasant to look at, and you'll be hypersensitive to the fact that it's there.
To prevent this, combine several paint cans in a single bucket. Fill the bucket to the brim, or at least as much as you need to paint the whole room. In that way, you'll have one consistent color for the entire job.
Paint The Trim First
Professional painters follow a plan, which may explain why their paintwork is so good and constant across the whole house. The trick to having consistent color on your walls is to paint the wall trim first, then continue on to the wall and ceiling.
You don't need to spend a lot of time and effort painting the trim since it doesn't really require a flawless finish. If you're painting the trim first, you won't have to worry about painting the wall at the same time.
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