Imagine the following: a bathroom that is as bland as dishwater. Everybody has experienced this. You can still make a difference with a simple coat of new paint. The walls are suddenly alive with color and vibrancy. Discover how to bring your home’s interior to life by using residential painting.
Choose Your Dream Color
It’s time to choose colors! Are you a fan of the deep blues, or do the warm shades of red and orange beckon? Imagine your room. What are the words that your walls speak? It’s important to choose colors that set the right mood. Sage green could create a Zen feeling. Do you want to energize the room? Choose bold colors like red or orange. But don’t forget to use a color wheel.
Painting Types: There is More to It Than You Think
Do not be lost in the labyrinthine technical language. Instead, take some time to learn about paint types. It’s important to note that not all paints have the same qualities. The same as with people, each paint has a different personality (and purpose). The latex paints have been the stars of the indoors scene for years, and are known as tough, easy to clean, and durable. Also, oil-based is the old faithful, with its stunning durability. Perfect for those rusted railings, or your porch that’s sagging. Knowing your paint is important, as it will be the wardrobe of your wall.
Secret Sauce to Preparation
Preparedness is what makes your Popeye painting look like spinach. The little bit of elbow grease you put in now will help save you headaches down the road. The tedious chore of sanding before washing, then priming may be a drag, but the result will always be a good one. Painters’ nightmares are unlevel surfaces. Prevent them by cleaning the surface thoroughly before you paint. The primer is important. This primer acts as a pre-meal appetizer before your painting feast.
Brushes & Rollers: Tools for the Trade
Join the fight using brushes and rollers. Not just tools, these are also extensions of creativity. The round brush is more popular, but what about the angled sash brushes? What a surprise to learn that there are so many different types of paintbrushes! Rolling offers speed, but brushes allow you to be more precise when painting around edges. When it comes to painting dances, the trick is to understand when to roll with a roller or when to glide around edges.
Tackling Tough Locations
Everybody has had the experience of being huddled up in a corner squinting into a wall. I wish all painting were simple. However, corners, ceilings, or trim are Hades’ hobby horses. Fret not! This magical tape with blue and black lines can save your life. Don’t be shy, apply generously. The ceilings below are looking at us with a stern look. An extension pole will transform your marathon painting session into an easy stroll.
Final Flourishes
How about a cherry on the top for your next painting project? Your work should be checked with a cold, objective eye. Like the final glance in the rearview mirror right before a party, you’ll notice the little smudges or missed areas. Do not forget to allow enough time for the paint to cure. As with chocolate, let the paint set. Avoid smudges that ruin the look of your clothes!
It won’t take long for your freshly painted wall to be filled with vibrant color. No matter whether you’ve painted the room in a hot red, or in calming pastels in your nook, this is a place that speaks to you. Grab the brush, bring out your inner-Monet, and go paint red, blue or green. Get ready for your canvas to become the envy of all the neighbors.