Most homeowners will say they have a common knowledge when it comes to painting. Sometimes that\u2019s not enough. We surveyed our professional painters to get their top tips to improve your painting project outcome and experience. They had tips and tricks to help you save time and energy. Here are 9 interior painting tips for the DIY painter.<\/p>\n
Knowing a few of these tricks can make your project turn out better, with less hassle as the painter. Storing paint right and using the right tool for the right job.<\/p>\n
1. Don\u2019t let paint dry<\/strong> 2. Primers<\/strong> 3. Avoid lap marks<\/strong> 4. Use a modified stirrer<\/strong> 5. Add texture<\/strong> 6. Don\u2019t waste time washing<\/strong> 7. Problem tape<\/strong> 8. Determine the paint on the walls<\/strong> 9. Get a paint pen<\/strong> <\/p>\n Happy painting! <\/strong>Oh, and we know you want to paint for yourself on this one, but if you need some help picking out colors, head over to our <\/span>Color Consulting Services<\/a> page. Even if you aren’t interested in consult, there’s a neat little tool called <\/span>MyPaint Colors<\/a>\u2122 that allows you to virtually see what different color paints would look like on your project!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most homeowners will say they have a common knowledge when it comes to painting. Sometimes that\u2019s not enough. We surveyed our professional painters to get their top tips to improve your painting project outcome and experience. They had tips and tricks to help you save time and energy. Here are 9 interior painting tips forRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1662","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interior-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1662"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1662\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arvada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nDried out paint is ruined paint. If you have less than a gallon of paint left, try putting golf balls in the can to fill the empty space. Some pros swear by putting plastic wrap under the lid and storing the paint upside down.<\/p>\n
\nPrimers set your job up for success. When working with color changes, or new drywall, use a primer to hide issues with the wall and make an even toned wall to put your color on. For new drywall, use a water-based primer. If you are painting on smoke or water damaged walls, go with an oil-based primer. Choosing oil versus water can impact the kind of paint you use, so consult a pro before buying.<\/p>\n
\nThe edge of the wall where you are painting or rolling must be kept wet to avoid ending up with lines on the wall. Paint in an overlapping pattern with a wet edge at all times, the height of the wall. Cover that stroke slightly with the next. This will allow for the best coverage with no lines.<\/p>\n
\nYou must stir paint before starting your job. For the most even mixture, drill holes in your stirrer. This will help the paint fully mix and aerate the paint before use giving you an even mixture.<\/p>\n
\nIf you want to add texture to your wall, you simply need a different roller. Longer naps, more than \u00be inch, will hold more paint and give you a stippling effect as you paint. The paint will be left in a rough fashion giving you a textured paint job. If you\u2019re looking for a smoother finish, go for a short nap, between \u00bc and \u00bd inch.<\/p>\n
\nIf you are painting with latex paint, there\u2019s no reason to go through the cleaning process. If it\u2019s the end of the day and you\u2019re not done, skip the sink. Cold temperatures keep latex paint from drying, so wrap your roller in a cling wrap or plastic bag and stick it in the refrigerator. Just be sure to allow time to let the roller warm up again before the next use.<\/p>\n
\nPainter\u2019s tape can be a great help in your project, provided it\u2019s new. Older rolls tend to peel, rip and break. Try putting the whole roll in the microwave for 10 seconds. Your tape will be sticky like new.<\/p>\n
\nNot sure what is on the wall? Could be latex, could be oil? Dunk a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and rub it on the paint. If the cotton ball comes off clean, you\u2019re working with oil-based paint. Does it have some of the color of the paint? Then it\u2019s latex.<\/p>\n
\nMost big box and hardware stores offer paint pens. It\u2019s an empty pen that allows you to put a small amount of your paint in it for safekeeping. This makes touch ups later much easier. Manufacturers say the pen and paint will last up to a year once filled, just remember to shake it before use.<\/p>\n