Painting the interior of your house:
Painting the interior of a home can appear to be a frightening task, but with planning and preparation, it can be completed quite easily and effectively. One of the first decisions that you will really should make is what colour or colours you are planning to use for the project. When deciding the colour scheme there is certainly things to bear in mind such as when you are painting in order to sell your home, or if you are painting for your own needs. When you are planning to sell your house or flat, you will want to stay with a more neutral palette of colours than if you were doing it for yourself.
The very next decision you will be required to make about your choice of paint will be the type of finish you want. Paint comes in a variety of finishes including flat, eggshell, semi-gloss and gloss, and depending on the room or rooms you are painting, each has its rightful place in painting. Flat paint is best at hiding any imperfections and works great on ceilings. Eggshell or possibly a semi-gloss paint should be used in rooms that may will require the reflection of light and the washability afforded with these finishes. The trim around doors, windows and baseboards as well the kitchen and bathroom are usually painted with either a semi-gloss or gloss finish paint because these areas require more regular washing.
Other supplies that you will need include brushes, rollers, paint pans, ladders, tarps or other covers etc. When purchasing paint, paintbrushes and roller covers, the major thing to keep in mind is to purchase the best quality you can afford. Quality in these items will definitely affect your finish of your project.
Once you've finally made your decision on colour, finish and kind of paint (oil or latex based), and purchased your other materials you then come to everybodies least favourite area of the project, which is, the preparation. Move out as much furniture etc. as you can from the area to be painted. Repair holes, cracks and other defects and mask or tape off areas as needed, such as windows etc. Cover floors and other items with protective sheeting and gather all of your supplies and place them into the middle of the room that you are intending to be working in.
Always, always, start your painting with the ceiling, followed by the walls, and finish off by painting the trim last. When painting over the same colour you might get by with one coat, but you may have to paint two coats in order to get the finish and durability you want.
Painting the exterior of the house:
When the weather starts to get warmer outside, you may realize that you cannot put it off any longer. It is now time to begin that exterior painting job that you've been meaning to do. If you are not the most experienced painter, or you are not confident with your abilities, you may require a few tips and hints to show you the best way to do it. So heres a few pointers.
If you have a good decorating shop nearby, make sure you use them. Many of these suppliers offer free solutions and guidance. It's important that you have the right tools and supplies, and it will give you a good advantage if ou get all of the tips you possibly can before making these purchases. Once you have all of the required supplies for your specific project, it is now time to begin picking out your colours. Again, feel free to rely on your local hardware store for help in this area as well.
The next step to tackling your project would be to find a point when the weather is warm with the lowest chance of precipitation. If you attempt to paint when the weather is simply too hot, the paint will dry too quickly and show lines and result in a poor quality job. Without special formulated paint, painting in crisp cold or muggy warm weather would lead to longevity issues down the road.
If you are working on a fence or shed project, ensure the grass is trimmed down low enough to access the complete project and clear all debris. Once your area is totally cleaned, it is time to prep the area. Generally, you should begin working your way from the top of your project working down. Depending on the material or colour you're painting, you may need to use a primer.
It's important to remain focused and not let yourself be discouraged when working on large projects. Small errors along the way can always be corrected. With plenty of preparation and a huge dose of patience, you'll have that exterior painting job wrapped up in no time.
Author Resource:
I have used these tips myself on many painting projects over the years. I frequently go to a company called Painter London . They have some great ideas on how to save you money and they certainly know what they are talking about.
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