10 tips you need to know before painting a room

Paint colors will dramatically change the mood and interior design of your home. Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive tools in the interior design world.

However, there are a few things that you need to know before you paint. These things will make your job much easier.

But before you paint, you should keep in mind that the use of best quality Gypsum will make your walls stiff and rigid.

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10 tips are mentioned as follows:

1.      Prepping a Room Does Make a Difference:

If you’re painting your living room, then move large furniture pieces to the center. Cover them up with old sheets or drop cloths.

It is a very important step to wipe the walls down. Prior to painting if you remove this debris, then it will allow the paint to adhere to the walls.

You can also use newspapers, drop cloths, or a roll of paper to cover the floor.

2.      Test the Paint Color:

It’s very difficult to determine how a particular color will look on your walls, and also with your lighting. If you have a color in mind, then it becomes a good idea to buy a sample.

Allow the paint to dry, and observe its color in both daytime and nighttimes. If you’re not sure about the color, purchase a few samples and do the same.

3.      Painting a Room – Allow Color Into Your Life:

You can try a few different colors. This can allow you to create a specific feeling in the room. For example, dark colors add texture and depth to the space.

This is mainly true if the room is very large with high ceilings. 

On the other hand, if you have a small room, with no natural light, then brighter & lighter colors will really open up the space and make it feel much larger.

4.      Pay Attention to the Finish You Choose:

To your surprise, the color not only does matter, but the finish, or sheen, does as well. A high gloss paint finish is very durable and easier to clean.

However the downside is that they often highlight imperfections in your walls. On the other hand, a flat paint finish may hide these imperfections. However, a flat paint is more susceptible to damage.

In most cases, an eggshell finish is the best option. It is still easy to clean, does not highlight imperfections, and not prone to damage as flat paint.

5.      Paint Can Be Changed:

You will choose a color after painting a square on the wall and observing it in different light.

But you may discover that what looked great in a small section is too overwhelming once the walls are finished.

Fortunately, paint is an inexpensive option and it can be easily changed as well.

In addition, if the color seems too irresistible for all four of your walls, consider leaving one wall painted that color as an accent. You can find that a ‘pop’ of color is all you needed.

6.      Determining How Much Paint You Need:

There are a few things which can help you determine the right amount of paint. First, you should know the square footage of your room.

Secondly, think about how many coats of paint you want to do. If you’re priming the walls first, one coat is enough, whereas two coats are often needed if walls are not primed.

7.      Priming Saves on Paint:

Speaking of priming, this is an important step in the preparation process. Primer seals the walls and provides a base for the paint.

After you fill in all the holes and cracks, primer becomes much more important. The primer prevents flashing or a shiny spot on the wall.

However primer does not help you skip the step of cleaning the walls. Cleaning the walls is still a very important step.

8.      Brush Before Rolling:

For many, the concept of brushing the corners before or after rolling the walls will be very confusing. However, you should remember to brush before rolling.

Carefully use a high-quality brush to paint the ceiling, corners, and the baseboard. These are areas where a roller can’t reach.

Use the roller after brushing in order to flatten out any brush marks which have gone further out than the depths of the corner. This can leave you with a smooth flat surface.

9.      Prep Your Roller and Paint Brushes:

Rollers are made from fuzzy material. So it’s important that you remove any debris, such as loose fibers from the roller.

Press your taped hand onto the roller. It will work in a similar manner as a lint roller.

10.  Spend Money on Proper Supplies:

Aside from a good quality paint brush, you need to make sure that you have all the supplies you need prior to getting started. It includes roller extenders and a sturdy step ladder.

Roller extenders help you reach higher walls without stretching your arms too high or standing on your tiptoes.

During brushing a sturdy step ladder may help you easily reach the top corners of you walls.

Conclusion:

These are just a few tips that will make your painting experience much better than you could have expected.

Remember to take your time doing the tedious prep work as it pays off by making your painting project run more smoothly and results in a better paint job.

1.       Prep work is very important

2.       Try samples first

3.       Embrace Color

4.       Primer Is Key

5.       Rollers Save Time

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