The main motivation people paint their interior walls is usually to freshen up the appearance of the room. A fresh paint job can give new life to a dull space. To get a smooth finish you must first take made the effort to prepare the walls properly. People like to try to cut corners to save time and money, but doing this could make your work appear dreadful and cost you a lot of cash..
Follow these simple methods for a smooth application:
The initial step is to work with a paint scraper to get rid of all of the old chipped paint. Scrape as much of the old paint off that you can. Sand the chipped areas using a piece of sandpaper wrapped around a sanding block. Make sure to smooth the edges as much as possible so that it will not be noticeable under the new paint.
Wipe down the parts to be painted. Wash walls and woodwork to get rid of dust and grease from all of the surfaces. Grease will keep the paint from sticking to the surface properly, and dirt or dust will attach itself onto your newly painted wall. Wash with a mild soap and water solution and allow to air dry before prepping.
Tape off the areas you donot want painted like baseboards and mouldings. Cover lighting fixtures and wall sockets, and put plastic sheets over furniture to protect from drips. You may also want to put plastic or an old sheet down on to the carpet in the area you are painting. Paint rollers can sometimes slip and hit where you don't want it to.
Fill in any holes or cracks with filler and smooth out. Also fill in any holes left from where you scraped the old paint if there are any. If there is the least little bit of an impression in the wall it can show through the paint as an uneven spot, so be sure you fill this as well. When you have filled in every one of the spots, smooth the filled area with a damp sponge and then let it dry. When dry, sand the area using the sanding block to smooth out any edges that are left.
Choose a high quality brand of paint. You should not need to spend a fortune on a gallon of paint, but you must buy a top quality product. Call around to some general contractors in the area and ask them what brand of paint they might suggest that you use. Once you have a name you can call or visit some home improvement stores and check and compare prices. This is a very important step because if you choose a less expensive brand of paint it may not cover as well, this means using more than one coat, which also means more paint. Using a primer is an option, but usually is not required. A good brand of paint should cover in one coat. Now and again you may need a second coat to give it a more polished look.
A final tip:
After your new paint has dried, check for any bubbled or uneven spots. If you see bubbles, lightly scrape the top, fill and retouch. You can always purchase a small pot of the same colour paint for touch ups. If you are not really a do-it-yourself type, or you do not have the time for such a project you can hire an expert to do the job for you.
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If you are planning to paint the interior of your property then think about hiring a company such as Decorator London first. There is a lot of arranging to do, so you really have to to plan it carefully, otherwise you will end up wasting a lot of paint.
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