Best Interior Painting Practices to Follow

Best Interior Painting Practice to Follow

It is astounding how much of a difference painting the interiors and exteriors can make to the look of a home. Even though painting is a simple and relatively inexpensive alternative to interior decoration, the difference can be dramatic. Here are 4 steps you can use to help you create the look of a professional home decorator by following these interior painting practices in Fairfield plus one other alternative.

1. Be sure to buy only the highest quality paints available on the market. These can be found at paint and hardware stores or online. The quality of the paint will determine the difference in the look of your home. You will want to ensure you are selecting the highest quality paints as these will last longer, provide more coverage, and be more forgiving in the long term.

2. The second thing you will want to do is to remove as much furniture and decorative items from the room you plan to paint. This will help you to move freely while painting. Items that cannot be removed should be moved to the middle of the room and covered with protective covers or plastic sheeting to avoid paint splatters from ruining them. Be sure to also protect the floor from any inadvertent paint spills or drips.  Paint drips on hardwood floors and some other types of flooring are particularly hard to remove and might even ruin the look of the floor.

3. The third thing you will want to do is to tape off all areas that are not to be painted or painted with a different type of paint or color. This includes all doors, windows, light switches, ceiling fans, etc. The type of masking tape you purchase is equally important.  We always use and recommend frog tape rather than the cheaper regular masking tape. Frog tape will seal off the edges perfectly to prevent paint seepage. This will ensure no additional corrective touch-ups are required and give you a professional-looking smooth line. Although it does cost a bit extra, it is a big time-saver. You want to do all of this before you begin, to avoid problems during painting. We always say a satisfactory outcome lies in the preparation.

4. The final thing you will want to do is to make sure you have a smooth surface and thoroughly cleaned the area prior to painting. You may need to repair dents and holes with spackle prior to painting. In this case, you will want to make sure the spackle has fully dried and sanded to assure a smooth finish. We always recommend that you take the time to fully clean any surface and start with a primer coat for the best possible outcome. This is especially important if you go from a darker color to a lighter color. To avoid any paint from not adhering to the wall be sure to thoroughly clean walls that were exposed to oil and fumes such as walls in the kitchen. Also, inspect walls for mildew and remediate such before you paint. 

By now you are probably thinking that this is a whole bunch of work, and it is. Your best alternative is to hire a painting professional in Fairfield, such as Universal Painting Contractors, Inc. Apart from their expertise and know-how you avail yourself of a crew comprised of a well-oiled machinery of experts that will get your rooms repainted and looking great in a day whereas it might take you a week for the job. If you value your time, or not a handyman or woman by nature, outsourcing the job is definitely the way to go.