Are you planning on painting the interior of your house? A large paint job can be intimidating, and the experts at Genesis Pro Painting are here to ensure you get a professional-looking result.
Before starting, some equipment you should have on hand include plastic sheets, sanding sponge, putty knife, paint rollers, and brushes. Now, on to the painting tips.
How to Paint Your Home the Right Way
- Prepare your walls before painting
A great way to ensure a perfect finish is to clean, prime and texture your walls before painting. By cleaning dirty areas of your walls before applying the paint, you will avoid chipping and cracking. It is also important to work with a smooth surface. Fill in any cracks and holes before painting walls, and then prime the surface so that you get a professional look.
- Beware of subtle differences in paint colors
Colors can vary slightly from can to can, which may end up shining through once the colors dry on your walls. The best way to ensure your interior house painting is consistent is to mix your cans of paint in a large container before beginning the job.
- Start with the trim
Professional painters will start with the trim when beginning your interior house painting. This will allow you to make a bit of a mess and get in all the ridges. In between coats of paint on the trim, lightly sand down the surface so that you get a smooth finish. Once you are ready to remove the tape from your trim, use a knife and follow along as you tear it off. This will ensure a clean line.
- Don’t let your roller get too dry
It can be difficult to avoid those ugly streaks that happen when excess paint from the edge of your roller dries. Make sure to overlap your paint strokes and lines as you paint to avoid clumping. Use the roller as close to the corners of your walls as possible. Although paintbrushes are great for small details, they tend to leave patchy looking lines.
- Don’t stop with the walls
Painting your home is an inexpensive way to freshen up or completely reinvent your space. If you are thinking about renovating, first consider what you could accomplish with simply a fresh coat of paint. If you are renovating your kitchen and you are happy with the design of your cabinets, a paint job could be the perfect way to make them look brand new!
Genesis Pro Painting Can Help
Thinking about painting a room in your house? Our professionals deploy various painting techniques to provide amazing interior painting. We know whether to choose latex paint or oil based, paint, depending on your surfaces. We correctly select between brushes and rollers as needed. We use painter’s tape to keep colors separate and can advise on color selection to accentuate your furniture or to match the style of your home. Call the experts at Genesis Pro Painting at 1-800-PAINTING or visit our website for a free online estimate.
