How To Properly Paint A Room

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When you’re preparing to paint a room;

• You should remove all the furniture from the room
• Cover them with a painter’s tape
• Secure the floor with a drop cloth
• Let the primer dry altogether, and at that point apply your paint
• If you need more than one layer of paint, let the paint dry completely before applying the second coat

For tips on the best method to get the best paint job, Read on!

Gather the Tools and Supplies

Don’t run to the nearby paint shop just because you ran out of paint in-between the job.

Clear the Room or Cover the Immovable Items

• If you are painting a part of the room, you’ll need to clear or cover things that don’t need to get painted
• Paint trickles down, and anything underneath should be removed
• Paint can also splatter sideways as you swing your sprayer
• Anything that doesn’t need to be painted should be 2 meters away from the surface getting painted

Remove Unnecessary Protrusions

• Remove items such as nails or old paint peels
• Fill the big holes on the wall and the small ones with Spackle, joint compound, or wood putty.
• Sand the joints and remove corners and sharp edges

Remove the Hardware

Examples of the hardware to remove include; doorknobs, handles, hinges, electrical outlets, electrical switch covers, smoke detectors, doorbells, etc.

It is better to remove the hardware than to mask it, but sometimes it makes sense to conceal the hardware that cannot be removed. Some of the above fixtures might become wobbly if you remove and reinstall them. However, removing them is better than painting the door handle.

Clear the Dust From the Room

Painting over the dust causes some nasty bumps on the paint job. Ensure the room is dustless before you start painting.

Consider the Paint Colour

Since any paint exposed to sunlight fades, if you have some paints that you would like to match together, you are well advised to paint the two colours together so that they adhere to each other well.

Get Rid of the Mildew

You can quickly get rid of mould by mixing bleach and water in the ratio of 1:1 and rinsing the surface with plain water. Note that some moulds are hazardous to humans and you should, therefore, wear a mask when removing them. To prevent future growth of the mould, ensure that you keep the room dry.

Also, you can use mildew-resistant paints and primers that are specifically manufactured to keep the keep these stains at bay.

Prepare the Surface

• Clean of dust, spider webs
• Ensure the surface is completely dry
• Wipe the wall down with a sponge
• For the paint that is peeling, you need to remove it by scraping with a metal brush to stop your new paint job from flaking

Get Rid of the Grease on the Surface

You can remove the grease using either a light acid or a household detergent. An excellent example of a household detergent that can be used to clean dirt, grease and oil is Trisodium Phosphate.

Read the Instructions on the Paint Can Label

To know how long you should give the paint to dry, read the manufacturer’s instruction on the can. Once you open the paint, it will start to drip, and this may obscure the label. Learning how long it will take to dry will also give you a rough estimate of how long the paint job can take, and this helps you to schedule your work accordingly.

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Use a Masking Tape to Cover Areas You Don’t Want To Paint

Examples of things you need to mask include; ceiling, floor, woodwork, cabinets, and windows

• Make sure the tape is straight – Make sure you don’t make an error of where you put the tape as it might be very noticeable later.
• Remove bubbles under the tape – Press the tape down on the edges to make sure you remove the bubbles from under the tape. Bubbles can allow the paint to get under the tape.
• sking is easier than removing a smudge – It is almost impossible to avoid accidental smears when you work on a large area with wet paint. You are better off masking the area than trying to remove a smear.
• Use clear glaze – A clear glaze will produce a crisp line when you remove the tape.
• Wipe the stray peels – some places with peeling paint will be easily damaged by the masking tape. Before you start painting, ensure you remove the peels before you apply the new coat. ,
• Use drop cloth – It is almost impossible to clean the paint drips. Use a drop cloth on the floor and ensure it covers all the carpet. You may use masking tape to hold the cloth in place.

Avoid Paint Smudges Allover the House

Before you leave your work area, clean your feet. You can wipe your work shoes using drop cloths in the other rooms.

Prime the Surface

If you are applying paint on surfaces such as metal, unpainted wood, mould stains, wood putty, or drywall, you must prime the surface.

Redo the Masking in Preparation Main Paint

Do this only if it is necessary.

Paint Away

Apply as many coats of paint as it takes to give the surface a great finish. If you are using high-quality paint, you will probably need only a few layers.

Remove Masking

Note that if you are applying more than one coat, you will need to remask to avoid the jagged appearance on your walls.

Only remove the mask when the paint is dry, but not more than 48 hours as the tape will become difficult to remove after this and attempts to remove it might come off with paint from the wall.

Use a Small Brush for Touch Ups

If the paint got under your masking tape, it is time to use a small paintbrush to correct the accidental smears. If you applied the wrong colour in some areas accidentally, you could use the small brush to remove the splatter.

Remove the Drop Cloth

You can remove the drop cloth from under the floor after the paint has dried.

Return the Hardware You Removed

Do this after the last coat is completely dry.