Painting the interior of your home can do a lot to freshen up your living space. Although many people will elect to hire a professional to paint their home, others will elect to do the work themselves in order to save money and have better control over the work being done. If you are planning to paint the interior of your home, it can be useful to know some interior painting tips for DIY painters. At Country Lumber, we provide solutions to make work easier for people looking to get started on painting their home’s interior.
Interior Painting Tips
Most people know to move furniture to the centre of the room, cover everything with drop cloths, and tape over any wall fixtures that they do not want painted, but there are some tips and tricks that most DIY painters might not be aware of. Some tips for painting your home’s interior include:
Use a Primer
A primer can help to save you money, as it is typically a very cheap first coat. In most cases, you will need to apply numerous coats in order to have your paint look right. A primer can help to limit the number of coloured coats needed, often saving you work and money – especially if you are painting a light colour on top of a dark colour.
Paint in the Proper Order
Following a specific order when painting a room can help you avoid needing to repaint certain areas. Most professional painters follow a specific order when painting a room. Start with the ceiling, and then move on to the trim. Once that is done cut in the edges of the walls and then finish up by painting the walls with a roller.
Paint in Large Strokes
It is easier to avoid streaking and unevenness by painting in large strokes with the roller. Paint full strips of the wall with every stroke, and then overlap the next stroke with the previous one so that you do not miss spots and so that the coat is applied evenly.
Use a Paint Pen for Touch-Ups
Paint pens can be loaded with the paint colour being used in order to touch up missed spots or paint that gets peeled off when tape is removed. These pens are worth investing in, as they can be used for up to a year after they are loaded with paint.
Use the Same Paint as What has Been Used Before
If you have oil-based paint on your walls currently, make sure that you only use oil-based paint to cover it up. Likewise, latex paint should be used on walls previously painted with latex paint. If the wrong paint is used, it can result in the paint not adhering to the wall and the paint will peel.
If you would like to learn more interior painting tips for DIY painters, or if you would like to learn more about any of the other services and supplies available from Country Lumber, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.