Follow these tips for your next interior painting project.
1. Prepare the Surface
Good preparation requires the surface be clean and sound. Check for handprints, greasy fingerprints, as well as dirt and scuff marks. Lightly sand glossy spots so the new paint will adhere properly.
Although it might seem like more fuss than fun, using Sugar Soap to clean walls thoroughly prior to paint application will pay off in the long run.
2. Pick the Correct Tools
For acrylic paint application, purchase synthetic materials because they will hold their shape and maintain the proper stiffness when used with water-based paints. The general rules for naps are the smoother the surface, the shorter the nap; the rougher the surface, the longer the nap.
And don't waste your money on purchasing inferior quality paint brushes - you'll only end up picking the loose hairs out of your newly completed project. There can be nothing more frustrating than brushing an enamel finish to a smooth, glossy sheen and finding hairs buried in the paint!
3. Decide on the Appropriate Paint Sheen and Colour
If you’re unsure of which colour to use, purchase small quantities of a few you like and try them out in the room you will be painting. View the colour in both daylight and at night because the colour may appear different based on the lighting within the space.
Sheen is another factor. Higher sheen paints tend to offer a bit more durability than flat paints and are appropriate in areas that get a lot of use. Satin or low lustre finishes tend to impart more warmth and depth to a room than a flat paint. The ceiling is a great place to use higher sheen paint for additional lighting reflection.
4. Purchase Quality Paints
Always purchase top quality interior paint. A quality paint will go on smoothly and offers soap and water clean-up and long lasting beauty.
Now it's time to get out the rollers and trays, open the tins and start spreading colour throughout your home.
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