How to Paint a Room in 9 Easy Steps
Are you looking to paint a room or maybe even your entire home to add some new life to your humble abode?
If so, here are the steps you need to take:
Step 1: Remove objects from the room. Cover up the carpet and other items with drop clothes.
Step 2: Patch any holes or cracks with spackling. If needed, sand newly spackled areas.
Step 3: Thoroughly wipe down and clean all the walls and ceilings.
Step 4: Tape off small areas and other areas where you will not be painting, such as trim.
Step 5: Purchase several sample cans to test how the color will look in your home.
Step 6: Purchase enough high-quality paint for you to paint the area with, along with the primer.
It is essential to buy all the paint colors simultaneously to ensure color uniformity.
If you use more than one can of paint of the same color – request that the paint cans be mixed together in a larger container.
Step 7: Buy high-quality paint rollers with the correct nap and primer – it can be tinted to match the paint color.
You will also need paint trays and cups. Invest in quality paint brushes – they can make or break your paint job.
Step 8: Apply primer and paint. First, cut in your edges with a brush, then begin rolling on paint from top to bottom.
It is important to take your time, load your roller often and don’t spread the paint too thinly on the surfaces. Working in a W pattern will help to ensure a smooth coat of paint.
Step 9: PRO TIP: Remove the painting tape immediately after painting the area; this will prevent any of the new paint from being removed.
Painting anything in your home or business takes time and lots of patience. If you find that you are short on time and would rather leave it to the experts, CertaPro Painters of Central and Lower Bucks County would be glad to help.
With our professionals by your side, the process will be easy and convenient — leaving you time for what matters most. Get a Free Estimate today.
Chris Cimino, CertaPro Painters of Central and Lower Bucks County