Painting the interior of your home can be one of the most rewarding and cost-effective ways to completely transform your living space. Handyman Matters can complete the following tips to ensure that the interior of your home turns out to be exactly what you have been dreaming of.
1. The most important step to getting a great look is preparation. As a general rule, walls should be clean, dry and dull. If your existing surface was painted previously with semi-gloss or gloss paint, the surface should be lightly sanded to a duller finish and all sanding dust removed. For previously painted walls, thoroughly wash them with a mild soap and water solution, then rinse with clean water and allow them to dry. If there is loose or peeling paint, scrape and sand the area. Be sure to apply appropriate patching material to cracks, nail holes, or other surface imperfections, then sand smooth and remove sanding dust. Pay close attention to drying times for patching materials before priming or painting.
2. A base coat of primer should always be used to protect bare, unfinished drywall. Walls that were previously painted can also benefit from a primer if they're stained, previously painted with a dark color, or in general disrepair.
3. Use high-quality paint, brushes and rollers. Using these items always saves you time and money in the long-run. The professional craftsmen and Handyman Matters are knowledgeable on the best tools to use when applying interior paint.
4. Create a clean, open working space. Be sure and remove all furniture possible from the space. If large furniture items can't be removed from the room, be certain to cover them and the floors with a canvas drop cloth or plastic sheeting. Avoid using sheets or newspaper, as they can allow paint to soak through and could be a slip hazard. Handyman Matters craftsmen can help move furniture if it can moved out of the room while paint is being applied.
5. Tape it off. Using painter's tape to keep paint off the trim and windows will help provide clean, straight lines. Be sure to press the tape down well along the edge to prevent paint from bleeding under.
6. Have a painting strategy. The ceiling should be painted first, followed by the walls, then the trim, doors and windows, and lastly the baseboards. After painting the ceiling, paint the edges of the walls where it meets the ceilings. It's important when cutting in ceilings or walls to feather out the paint to avoid a common painting problem known as hat banding, where the paint you cut in dries before the paint you roll onto the walls. Painting one wall at a time will also help eliminate the problem of hat banding.
7. Apply two coats of paint. Don't rush the process by applying a second coat too soon. If you're using latex paint, wait at least four hours before you apply a second coat. Wait at least 24 hours between coats with oil paint. Allow freshly painted surfaces to cure for 30 days before washing with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner and water.
8. Clean it up. If you're only taking an overnight break don't bother to clean the brush, just squeeze the excess paint out and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Use a rubber band to secure the foil at the base of the handle. If it will be a few days before you resume your project, toss the wrapped brush into the freezer. But, don't forget to defrost the brush for an hour before you start painting again.
These tips can help make sure your interior paint is applied properly if you’re completing the project yourself. However, all of the craftsmen at Handyman Matters are knowledgeable about interior and exterior painting tactics. If you’re looking for something in particular, Handyman Matters can customize it to fit your needs. Call us locally at (281) 358-6666 or Click here to find a location near you!
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