When you paint your home, you want to get the best results. The time, money, and effort spent should amount to nothing less than perfection. We know this–– and so do other painting companies. But how can you be sure to get the best Arizona interior painting finish? Our professional painters are here to give our insider secrets. Following these tips will make the painting process easier and the final product better. Our professionals have painted home interiors throughout the Cave Creek area. Here is what we have to share with you!

Thoroughly Clean Your Surface

The most vital step to an interior painting project is to properly clean the surface getting painted. Many painters that take on home painting on their own skip this step; however, doing so will result in a paint finish that won’t look as good and won’t last as long. If your wall or ceiling has dirt or oil on it, your paint will chip and peel prematurely. With that being said, we truly cannot stress enough how important this step is.

All that is required––and recommended––to clean the surface of your home is sugar soap, sponges or washcloths, and a bucket. After a solid scrub down of the surface you’ll be good to go! Trust us, your future self will be thanking you for taking this step seriously.

Don’t Forget Primer

A coat of primer can feel unnecessary when it comes to a daunting house painting job. Some professional painters say that priming before painting can add an additional 5 years of life to your home’s paint. Priming seals out mildew and provides an even tooth for the color paint to adhere to.

When it comes to the age-old question of oil or latex based primer, most pros will tell you that latex is preferable since it’s easily cleaned with water. The exception is for wooden surfaces, where oil-based primers penetrate into the wood.

Choose Your Paint Carefully

Quality paint leads to quality results. It can be tempting to go for a more moderate or low priced paint, but your results will suffer too. More pricey paints utilize better ingredients and pigments to give you a richer color that will last longer.

Most home painting jobs use acrylic latex paint. It carries several benefits over oil options. These include less volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pliability over time which means less cracking, and messes can be cleaned easily with soap and water.

Cave Creek Interior Painting with CertaPro Painters®

As you can see, there is a lot of work that goes into interior painting. Sometimes, it is best left to the professionals. CertaPro Painters® are expert interior painters in the Cave Creek area and are ready to help you with your house painting project. We offer a wide variety of interior and exterior house painting services to ensure that you achieve the finish of your dreams. All you have to do to get started is fill out our free, no obligation form or call us at 602-277-4002.