How to Paint Your Walls like A Pro
Wall painting is a popular DIY project. However painless it might seem, one ought to do proper planning.
1. Plan your approach
Start by visualizing how you would want the painted room to look like. Remember that you don’t have to use the same color for the four walls. Will your ceiling look good with a new color or layer?
2. Prepping and tinting
The next step is to scrape, patch and fill all dents, cracks, surface imperfections, holes and dents on the walls. It’s not fun, but is definitely crucial. Tinting the primer serves these functions:
l It prevents stains from seeping through
l It allows one coat-cover for the paint
l It enhances adhesion, which lessens peeling and blisters
The best way to primer is to mix a small amount of top coat with the primer.
3. Choose your preferred colors
Do you want the post-painted room to have a cool or warm look? A saturated or neutral shade? Keep in mind that the existing furniture and art should complement the painted walls. Once you determine your preference, select a few shades and take some samples home. You can paint a few patches to see how they will look at different times of the day.
4. Prepare your tools
Every painting job is unique, but you must have these:
l Paint
l Paint roller
l Painter’s tape
l Drop cloths
l Paint roller extension pole
l Sandpaper
l Paintbrushes
l Putty knife
l Paint tray
5. Save your furniture and art
Empty the room of all art and furniture. If you are unable to move them out of the room, push them away from the walls. Cover them with a drop cloth. Using the painter’s tape, line the edges of the corners firmly, as well as the window and door casings.
6. Pay attention to ventilation
Remember to switch on fans and open windows while painting. Remember that keeping the fan blowing and room warm will fasten the drying process.
