It’s time to paint your home, but you’re not sure how to get the job done.
Painting is a task that can be easy or difficult depending on what choices you make and there are many shortcuts and tricks for painting that will save time and money.
But there are also some mistakes to avoid when it comes to house painting. In this blog post we’ll talk about some steps that will help you paint your walls without any problems!
Trying to cover it in one coat
If you are painting in a smaller room, it may seem like the best way to save time is by using one coat of paint. In reality this will typically result in an uneven and splotchy finish that needs multiple coats!
And trying to apply the paint thicker to cover it in one coat will usually lead to paint runs and patchy coats, making it hard to fix even in a second coat.
The best solution is to not skimp on the paint, ally evenly and if using a brush or a roller you must learn how to layer off correctly.
If you are using a roller then it should be pre-soaked in water to lightly dampen it before starting your project so that the paint goes on smoothly without streaks.
Now sanding the walls before painting
While this is not always necessary, it can help get rid of any lumps and bumps from the previous coat, or any marks that may have occurred since the last paint job. If you are painting over something that was previously painted in a different kind of paint, say for example applying enamel over an acrylic, then sanding is something to seriously consider. Use an 80 to 100grit drywall sand paper for best results
Painting over partially dried paint
This is one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make. If you are painting a surface that has paint partially dried, as soon as it dries completely and becomes tacky to touch then starts to lift or peel away from the wall while wet, stop!
Not masking the baseboard
When painting, it is important to remember that you want to paint right up to the edges of your baseboards. This will help with minimising any potential peeling on these areas once everything dries and cures.
If you need to mask the baseboards, ensure you use a low-tack adhesive tape so that it can be removed without any damage to the paint.
Most professional painters will use high quality paint brushers that have been well treated and shaped, and combined with experience, there is often no need to use take to mask the baseboards.
Skipping the prep work
While the tasks of patching, caulking and sanding are not always the most fun, they are important. These tasks will make sure that your new paint job lasts as long as possible!
Don’t let a house painting project turn into a nightmare with these simple steps and avoid any of these mistakes from happening to you!
The task of painting the home might initially seem like a fun project, but unless you really enjoy painting, and have experience at it, it can quickly turn into a chore that you’d rather leave to someone else.
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