Basics of interior painting

Interior painting is an economical way to beautify and enhance your home. It can give a room a fresh, new look and lively life, and it's something you can do yourself. Interior painting is the first skill I learned many years ago; I still offer interior services today and it is a trade that I enjoy doing and it is near and dear to my heart. There are many factors to consider when painting, and we will cover the basics of this article.

1. How much paint do I need? Before you begin, determine the amount of paint you need. you can do just that by calculating the linear feet in the space you need to paint. Starting with measuring the height of the wall and multiplying it by the length of the wall, make this all the walls in the room. Then measure the height and width of all windows and doors in the room, then multiply individually, and then add the total. Subtract the total sum of doors and windows from your previous measurement. This gives you the total paintable area. Lastly, divide this number by 350 with a calculator. The whole number is the amount of gallon you will need to paint the room plus an extra gallon or 2 to allow for 2 coats. Remember that if you use primer, you should get an equal amount in addition to the paint. Some brands (like Behr) now have paint with primer already in it; so you do not have to buy primer separately if you buy this type of paint. interior painting

2. What type of paint should I get? Most interior paintings today are done using latex or vinyl water based paints. Oil-based primers and paints are generally used for outdoor applications. Latex interior paint is available in a variety of layers: high gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, flat enamel and flat. The general rule of thumb is, the higher the traffic area, the higher the gloss, e.g. Wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens are usually high-traffic areas that are painted with high gloss or semi-gloss due to this gloss resistance to moisture and its smooth finish makes it easy to clean. Ceilings that have little or no traffic are usually painted with flat paint because of its sensitivity to stains.

3. What type of tools and materials should I use? In addition to the primers and paint, you generally need: 1 or 2 packs of 3/8 zero roller bushes, paint rollers, brushes, 6 ft or 8 ft ladder (for the ceilings), roller handles, roller pins, plastic drops, fabric drop cloths, 1 gallons or more of compound (for large cracks), gypsum knives for the composition, paint paper and closure gun (for small cracks) and stir sticks for the paint.

4. How do I prepare the room for painting? All moving furniture must be removed and placed temporarily in another room. For furniture that cannot be moved, push into the center of the room. Measure and cut the plastic drops and cover the furniture. Then you need to put the fabric drop cloths on the floor where you need to paint, the fabric drop cloths absorb the paint spray better, and you get less paint tracking, especially in carpeted areas. Caulk all the small cracks and holes that you see, mainly around windows and doors. If you have large cracks in the walls or ceilings, polish them with grout, let it dry and release it smoothly.

5. I'm ready to paint! What should I do first? Begin by applying a coat of primer to the entire room, walls, ceilings and trim. Once the primer has dried, paint the ceiling next by applying 2 coats of flat paint of your chosen color (generally white.) Paint all trims, baseboards and doors next, apply 2 coats of your chosen trim color in a semi-gloss sheen. Once the trim paint has dried using your brush, start cropping the wall color around windows, doors and ceiling with 2 layers. Then prepare your roller, roller pan and scroll stick and start rolling the wall color using wide "W" strokes to get maximum coverage. Allow the first coat to dry, then apply the second coat. When everything is dried, take your remaining paint and apply touch-ups. Wait 1 hour, clean up and move the furniture back. VOILA!