Most homeowners will say they have a common knowledge when it comes to painting. Sometimes that’s not enough. Having a few tips and tricks up your sleeve will help you save time and energy throughout the painting process. Utilizing the tips from our professional painting team will also give you a better finish. By the end of this article, you’ll be ready to take on your interior painting project or know how to hire the professionals to do it for you.

Choose the Best Paint Type

Our first tip for getting the best interior painting job is to choose the right paint. This includes a variety of aspects, including color, type, and accessories (such as primer). The wrong combination of paint materials can cause the finish to be sub-par.  The best professional paints can help you decide between solvent-based and water-based paint to start this process. You will also have the option between gloss, semi-gloss, satin, and flat finishes. It can be overwhelming at first, but the right paint company will know where to lead you.

Clean and Prep the Area

There is nothing that is more important than thoroughly preparing both the room and yourself for the interior paint job. For the best finish possible, we recommend that you remove doors and use drop cloths to cover any surface you don’t want paint on (floors, furniture, etc.). You should area clean that is going to be painted with the proper equipment as well. A dirty wall will make it difficult for the new paint to adhere to. The cleaner the surface, the better the result.

Typically, using a wet rag with a small bit of soap should get the job done. If you notice any peeling, cracking, or flaking on your surface, you’ll want to stop and find the route of the problem. More often than not, new coats of paint don’t last as long because there is damage underneath.

Use the Right Color

Last but not least, we recommend choosing your paint color very carefully. The color of paint can drastically change the feel of a room, for better or for worse. We recommend reading up on color psychology and how colors can affect your mood. In the right place, colors can make rooms feel bigger; in the wrong places, it can make it feel smaller. This is something a professional color consultant or painting expert can answer for you.

Work with the Interior Painting Professionals

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 Lake Apopka area 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 407-476-1211.