Interior painting is the application of colors to your walls and ceilings to create a beautiful image and unique design. Painting is also considered a basic interior design principle for the interior space within any building.

Advantages of interior painting

  •         Painting your home is the simplest and least expensive technique to increase the look and overall value of your home.
  •         Interior painting is quite an inexpensive way to update your home’s look, so it makes your home a comfortable and a happier place to live in.
  •         Interior painting also protects your home and prevents future damage that occurs due to moisture.
  •         All homes have flaws and imperfections such as mold damage, cracks, water spots, etc., interior painting is a quick solution to hide these flaws.

DO’s and DON’Ts of interior painting

Here is a complete list of Do’s and Don’ts of painting your home’s interior

Do: if you are not committed to a color or a texture, then buy a quart of paint as a tester and apply it to a foam board. Take a test while moving it around to see how it catches the light.

Don’t: do not buy large quantities of paint without testing the shades and the effect of light on them.

Do: start the preparation of the area you want to paint. Shift your furniture to another room or cover it with drop cloths. Protect all the precious things in the room so that they do not end up getting paint stains.

Don’t: do not remove all the lighting from the room. You need proper lighting to see what you are doing with the paint.

Do: you need to gather all required materials such as paintbrushes, rollers, trays, paint can opener, stir sticks, and paint thinner, before you start the project.

DO’s and DON’Ts during application of paint:

Do: you should prime the walls well before painting. This is essential because the color does not settle on dirty walls. Use a sanding sponge to sand rough surfaces as well.

Don’t: do not apply latex to an oil finish, and vice versa.

Do: start painting from the ceiling, then move on to the walls and corners, finishing with the trim work and wooden work. 

Don’t: avoid painting on top of the wallpaper. You should remove the wallpaper first, then sand and smooth out the walls. Wipe and dry the area, then apply a primer to it.

DO’s and DON’Ts after application of paint

Do: you should clean your brushes and rollers right away. Otherwise, you will end up with utensils that are coated in dried paints or hardened paint, which leaves them unusable for future use.

Don’t: you should not throw away paint in the trash can. It can lead to dangerous accidents.

Conclusion

A well-planned and well-designed interior not only looks beautiful but also enhances and improves the quality of your life. Use modern techniques and trends for interior painting to avoid bad experiences while painting. If you are not an expert DIYer, contact a professional painter such as Home Drywall & Painting to help you with your interior painting project.

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