{"id":5557,"date":"2024-09-01T15:16:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T19:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/?post_type=community&#038;p=5557"},"modified":"2025-11-09T18:20:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T23:20:32","slug":"interior-care-instructions","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/community\/interior-care-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for your interior painting project."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Step-by-step instructions for caring for your newly painted interior.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The paint needs to dry for a few hours before the color is accurate.<\/li>\n<li>Paint needs to cure for a few weeks before it is at its maximum hardness and durability.<\/li>\n<li>To prevent scuffs or scratches, keep furniture, children, and pets away from walls that have not yet fully cured.<\/li>\n<li>If your windows have been painted, open and shut them a few times a day so they don&#8217;t stick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Whether you are hiring a professional or doing the painting yourself, it&#8217;s essential to keep these things in mind in the days and months after the project is complete:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Protect Your Paint for one month while it&#8217;s still curing:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_5558\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5558\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5558 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-12.png\" alt=\"Newly painted living room with indigo blue wainscot around fireplace\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-12-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-12-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-12-240x240.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-12.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Keeping furniture away from the walls is ideal for the first month while the paint is curing.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><strong>Paint color is accurate after it dries, which takes a few hours<\/strong>. \u00a0Before it dries the color may appear differently than you expect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>While paint may feel dry to the touch in a few hours, it is not &#8220;cured.&#8221;<\/strong> \u00a0This means newly applied paint may be &#8220;soft&#8221; underneath.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid touching painted surfaces<\/strong> for 24-48 hours to let the paint cure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cured paint is much more durable than dry paint.<\/strong> \u00a0Curing occurs when the paint has thoroughly dried and hardened. This takes a few weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Once cured, the paint is at its maximum resistance to scratching, scuffing, and peeling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Curing is affected by temperature, humidity, and the type of paint<\/strong>. In general extreme temperatures and high humidity can slow down curing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For interior projects, keep windows open<\/strong> on the first day if possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be mindful of painted windows<\/strong>\u2014<strong>open and close them gently<\/strong> to avoid having them stick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Avoid damaging your newly painted walls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep furniture away<\/strong> from freshly painted walls for at least a few days.<\/li>\n<li>Be mindful of children (think of a child riding their scooter down the hallway).<\/li>\n<li>Be mindful of pets (think scratching, scuffing, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Cleaning Your Walls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait <strong>a full 4 weeks<\/strong> before cleaning any painted surfaces to allow the paint to cure.<\/li>\n<li>Use only <strong>mild soap<\/strong> and <strong>water<\/strong> to clean the walls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We do NOT recommend using a Magic Eraser<\/strong> on the walls &#8211; it can ruin the sheen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft cloths or sponges<\/strong> work best\u2014avoid abrasive materials that could scratch the paint.<\/li>\n<li>For <strong>high-traffic areas<\/strong>, consider wiping down walls more often to maintain their finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2em; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\">Touch-Ups<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you notice any chips or scuffs, use leftover paint to maintain a consistent color.<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Keep some <strong>paint in the original can<\/strong> or store extra paint in an airtight container for future use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>These simple steps will ensure your paint job stays looking new for as long as possible! If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step-by-step instructions for caring for your newly painted interior. Key takeaways: The paint needs to dry for a few hours before the color is accurate. Paint needs to cure for a few weeks before it is at its maximum hardness and durability. 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