Seven Great Interior Painting Tips

Are you planning to paint the interior of your home?  If you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are a few important things you should remember before you get started. Here are seven useful painting tips to use for your next painting project.

Tip 1: Don’t skip on primer. Adding the primer before the actual paint will not only draw out the paint’s true color, it will give it a more smooth and professional looking surface.

Tip 2: For the perfect edge, allow the paint to dry first then cut and pull the tape off.

Tip 3: To avoid an unsightly blotchy finish, make sure you remember to prime and texture the wall patches.

Tip 4: Make the color consistent throughout your room. To accomplish consistency, mix up several cans of paint in a large size bucket. Then roll the paint along the edges to create a consistent texture.

Tip 5: If you have high traffic area within your home, you’ll definitely want to use a semi-gloss paint. Semi-gloss lasts longer than other types of interior paint.

Tip 6: If your room hasn’t been painted in ages and it’s beginning to flake, make sure you scrape it off with a paint scraper. Then sand the wall surface until it’s nice and smooth. The next step is to prime the walls and then paint.

Tip 7: Make sure you clean the area you intend to paint. This will help the paint to form and bond a lot quicker.

Bonus: Make sure you paint the trim first, then paint the ceiling and leave the walls for last.

Last, but not least, make sure you have enough paint on hand. The general rule is to have 1 gallon of paint for every 400 square feet. If you need to cover walls that are unprimed, you’ll probably need to have more paint.

If you do not want to tackle this job yourself, or if you started the job and do not want to complete it, contact a professional interior painting company in Kennesaw, GA  today.