You don’t have to be a professional to do a great job of painting your home’s interior space. However it sure helps to have a professional company like Tulsa Painters. If you must are willing to put a lot of time and effort into preparing your work area, applying paint the correct way, and closing the job with a clean finish then you may be able to tackle the job on your own.
How do you make the most of your hard work and get the best results possible? Here is a guide to the proper steps to painting your home interior:
Empty the room. You can do this one room at a time, as your painting progresses; the important thing is that the room you are painting in is free and clear of all furnishings. Not only will this keep your furniture free of paint, but it will also protect you from bumping into or tripping over furniture while you are concentrating on your paint job.
Lay protective sheeting down. Your floors should be completely covered with either plastic or cotton protective sheeting before you even crack open a paint can.
Wash and repair walls. Paint won’t stick to dirty walls, and it would be a waste of time for you to paint damaged walls, as the new paint will only draw attention to the wall’s imperfections. Therefore, you should prep your walls by first washing them with a soapy rag (and then cleaning the soap off with a wet rag); after that, fill holes, cracks, dents, and other imperfections with putty. Once the putty is dry, sand it down and wipe the area with tack cloth to remove all the dust.
Tape off. While it may be tempting to skip this step (as it requires a considerable portion of your time), you simply cannot afford to not tape off if you want a good-looking paint job. Tape off around trim, doors, windows, architectural features, and even the ceiling. Use painter’s tape, as it will peel off easily after the paint is dry.
Roll, and then cut in. For large wall expanses, use a roller. For smaller spaces, or areas where you need to pay attention to detail, use a hand-held brush to cut in. If you want, you may also purchase handy tools for edges and corners.
Painting the interior of your home is a BIG job.It takes time, patience, and attention to detail – not to mention a good amount of manual labor. If you are facing a painting project that you’re not sure you want to tackle on your own, you can call on the experienced professionals at Tulsa Painters to get the job done right. We can be reached by phone, at (918) 812-4865, or by email: info@tulsapainters.net
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