Prepping is Key to a Perfect Interior Painting Finish
Posted on February 28, 2022
Often when people try to paint their own interiors, they end up with a result that is less than what they expected. The consequence is not the perfect interior painting finish. It’s very disappointing to work for hours upon hours and then end up with an outcome that is unsatisfactory. Also, paint is not inexpensive. So, having to redo a project twice may not be affordable for your budget.
So, What Can You Do to Get the Perfect Interior Finish?
Here are a few suggestions about how to prepare for your interior painting project:
- Preparation is the key to getting great results
Preparation is key when it comes to getting a great outcome on your paint job. That one missed spot or paint drip will be all you can look at after your job is done. Avoid the dings and holidays by learning about paint prepping to get a perfect interior painting finish.
- Empty the Room
It seems like extra work to remove the furniture, but it’s a small step that will save you in the long run. If you don’t have the room to pull all of the furniture out of the room, at least move all of the pieces into the center of the room. Cover it with plastic to avoid drips or splashes and make sure you tape it down.
- Clean the Walls
Thoroughly dust and wipe the walls down. You’ll be surprised how much dust is lingering on the walls. Use a vacuum nozzle or towels to wipe all of the walls. Mix 3 teaspoons of laundry detergent in one gallon of water. Use the mixture and a sponge to wipe everything down.
- Repair Issues
Small cracks and bumps make the difference between a professional looking project, or a home-done one. Use a scraper to remove flaking paint and small bumps. Get some sandpaper to remove smaller imperfections. Fill holes with plaster and correct showing nailheads. The flatter the wall is before you start painting, the better the end project will look.
- Gather Materials
Give your walls ample time to dry and start gathering your supplies. Nothing slows down a job like running out for a missed item. Bring all of the brushes, paint, rollers and drop cloths into the room to save running around the house – potentially with paint on your shoe.
- Tape it Off
Remove plates, fixtures and any other trim you can’t tape off. Use painter’s tape to seal off baseboards, windows and other architectural design elements you don’t want to paint. Pros say to use a putty knife to seal the tape firmly on the edges.
- Prime the Walls
Primer is often overlooked in the steps of painting a room. Using a high quality primer will help hide small nicks in the wall and allow for a good bonding surface for the paint.
- Painting Time
Begin the paint by cutting into corners. Next, paint in long and even strokes. When covering the wall, use a W pattern, repeating until the whole wall is painted. This method helps avoid missed spots and holidays.
These are just a few simple suggestions but they can prevent you from having to repeat the paint job and spending twice as much money.
Of course, if you really want to avoid all the work and headaches, you can call your CertaPro Painters of Pickering/Oswego. We will gladly help you plan, pick colors and/or complete the whole project. We want to help you create the room of your dreams.
Call CertaPro Painters of Pickering/Oswego for your free estimate today!
