Use Paint To Improve Your Home
Nothing spruces up a room or your entire house like a new coat of paint. This affordable task can change the attitude of an entire home, making it seem cleaner, brighter, and more exciting. You need to get things ready first, so that your paint job lasts and looks great, and this article can give you great pointers on how to get that perfect, finished look you want. Keep reading!
1. Fix any cracks or holes. When you set out to paint a new space, you have to do an inventory of the wall condition first. Cracked walls, or walls that have holes, need special attention because these things can mar the finished result. Take care of holes and cracks in walls before painting, and allow your work to dry before starting to paint over it for the best results.
2. Smooth out rough spots. Unless you want a stucco effect, you want your newly painted walls to be smooth. Go over any rough spots with a sander so that you can smooth them out. Then you can move on to the next step.
3. Clean the walls. Most people skip over this step, because it is somewhat time-consuming, but clean walls make the best surfaces for new paint. When the walls are not clean, paint can adhere to soiled areas and cause blotching and eventually peel prematurely. Take the time to clean your walls and then take the time to let them dry for best results.
4. Use the right equipment. Make sure that you have all the equipment you need, such as tape to ensure that you do not paint where you don't want to paint. Do not cut corners here, because the right equipment is the right equipment for a reason; it will help you get the look you want. That means choosing the right primer and paint as well. You want your paint job to last a long time, so use materials that are high-quality and that will last.
5. Apply tape in the right places. Tape, as mentioned, will keep paint in the areas of your space that you want it and prevent mistakes or splashing where you don't want paint. Be sure to be careful about your taping, because once it is done, it gives you a bit more freedom and you don't have to be nearly as careful as you paint.
6. Cover furniture. Some people feel they can skip this step, but inevitably something always ends up with paint on it. Save your furniture by covering it up, and you can worry about painting instead of watching the furniture.
If you use the tips laid out here, of course you will find that what you hope for happens--you will have a great looking painted room. Make sure you read the tips thoroughly and apply each one for the greatest effect. Fresh paint can make a huge difference, so you are sure to be satisfied with the result--a new room that looks fresh and bright.
