Painting your home’s interior can truly breathe new life into your living space, but jumping in without a solid plan can quickly turn a once-exciting project into a frustrating one! That said, whether you’re tackling a single wall or room, or planning to refresh an entire floor or your whole house, a little preparation goes a long way toward achieving a smooth, lasting finish. Here are some key tips for helping to make that happen.
Start with a Plan
Before you even open a can of paint, it’s best to map out your project room by room (or wall by wall, if working on a smaller-scale project). Consider which rooms will get the most use, which ones need the most prep work, and which color will flow well in certain spaces. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens each have their own needs and quirks, so don’t expect to use the same approach for every wall.
Clean & Protect the Space
Every great paint job starts with a clean and open work area. This means you’ll want to remove furniture, wall décor, and anything else that you want to protect from paint, because you better believe it’s a messy process! You can move things out of the room or cover big objects with plastic sheets and drop cloths.
Prep Your Walls Accordingly
Smooth, clean walls are essential for your paint to look great and last for years. You should fill in any nail holes, cracks, or other small areas of damage, sand down rough patches, and wipe away any dust and grime before getting started. Taping off your trim, baseboards, and ceiling lines with painter’s tape is also important for creating clean, crisp lines as you work.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Painting in the right order makes a noticeable difference in both efficiency and results. Generally speaking, it’s best to start with the ceiling, move to the walls, and then wrap up with your trim, doors, and other smaller, odd-shaped areas. Within each room, working from top to bottom also helps to prevent drips and smudges from ruining your hard work below.
The bottom line is, a little planning and preparation can make all the difference between a stressful DIY project and a smooth, satisfying transformation. That said, if you’d rather leave the work to the pros, they can ensure results you’ll love, too!
About Platinum Painting
Our team at Platinum Painting has been helping homeowners across the DFW metroplex since 2008, offering a wide range of interior and exterior painting services for all types of projects, including residential. If you have any questions or you’d like to schedule a FREE in-home estimate, feel free to visit us online or reach out by phone for more information.
Tarrant County Telephone: (817) 697-2726.
Dallas/Denton/Collin County Telephone: (817) 993-4095.