Decorating the interior of your home is a great way to freshen up rooms whenever you feel the need for a change. Painting the interior walls is a very cost-effective way to brighten up tired surfaces. However, painting the interiors can be a fun task for some people, but a nightmare for others. With some patience and time, we believe anyone can do a good job.
If you have decided that you want to opt for a little DIY, then these interior house painting tips and techniques should save you some time and hassle.
Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
There is no getting past this stage if you want to do a good job. Move furniture away from the wall and cover the flooring in a plastic sheet or canvas drop sheet. You should also cover any furniture that will remain in the room.
Before you even look at the paintbrushes, you should see if there is any damage to the surface, such as cracks, dents, and holes. If you notice any, then you will need to sand down the surfaces and fill them up any holes before moving on.
You also need to ensure that the surfaces are clean of any dirt or debris.
Get The Right Equipment
Trying to cut corners by buying cheap tools will not result in a good job. You are much better spending a little more so that you get high-quality brushes, rollers, and paints. Also, remember to get blue painter’s tape to cover any wall trims so that they don’t get covered in paint.
Prime the Surfaces
Priming the surfaces will make a massive difference between whether your paint job is successful or not. Primer acts as an adhesive for the new top coat, reducing the need for applying more than one coat of paint.
A great tip for using primer is to add a touch of your chosen top coat paint before applying it to the walls. This will lead to a better finish, and you won’t end up with some color mixture between the old and the new coat.
Using Rollers Properly
If you decide to use rollers to apply the paint, then you need to be careful not to end up with lots of lap marks. Lap marks happen when you paint over an almost dry area, leaving you with an uneven color.
Always start from one corner, and run the roller up and down the full height of the wall. Start your next round with a slight overlap of the last part, and continue along the wall. Don’t let your roller get dry by regularly applying more paint in-between strokes.
End of the Day
If you have more work to do the next day, then brush off any excess paint from the brushes and wrap them tightly in cling wrap. You can then place them in the fridge until the next morning when you can unwrap them before starting to work. No more rock-solid paintbrushes.