Time to Change Your Home Decor? Use These Tips for Saving Money & Time When Painting!
Give Your Home's Interior a Facelift
Your home is a significant financial investment, and it's important that you do everything you can to maintain and even add to its overall value. Unlike other assets, it is possible for the resell value of your home to increase over time, and a great way to ensure that happens is to consider giving the walls a facelift with a fresh coat of paint. There are some painting tips that can save you time and money, allowing you to paint your own walls in a professional manner.
The Right Materials
You can't do a job right if you don't have the correct tools. Before you begin painting your walls, it's crucial you first gather the appropriate materials. Among the things you'll want to have readily on hand include:
- Paint
- Primer
- Tape
- Tape measure
- Stirring stick
- Pouring spout
- Large bucket, at least five gallons
- Roller tray
- Paint roller
- Sponge
- Furniture coverings
Preparatory Steps
We live in a world driven by instant gratification. However, don't just start slapping paint on the wall. First, make sure the surface is clean. This can be done using a sponge and mild dish detergent. Make sure to remove residue with water.
Furthermore, use your tape to create a barrier between the walls and places you don't intend the paint to go including door frames and trim. If there's furniture or appliances in danger of having paint drip on them, now's also the time to cover them.
Application
Proper brush strokes are important, and a good way to apply the paint is to begin in a corner and roll a large W shape on the wall. Without picking up the roller, fill in the empty spaces. This can be repeated until the entire wall is covered. Apply as many coats as necessary in order to cover any underlying color and achieve the desired results.
A Paint Job to Be Proud Of
You don't have to hire an expensive crew to achieve a professional paint job. Anyone with the physical capability can renew the walls of their home. When you follow these tips, you can be on your way to establishing a level of aesthetic quality in your home that will seem to have been done by a professional.
