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07
Feb
2012
Posted by paintingbymilan
Interior Paint Job Makes Home Cozy
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do interior painting:
- Prepare the Room:
- Remove furniture, fixtures, and any items that can be taken out of the room.
- Protect floors and remaining furniture with drop cloths or plastic sheets.
- Use painter’s tape to mask off trim, baseboards, windows, and any other areas you don’t want to paint.
- Prepare the Walls:
- Fill any holes or cracks with spackling compound, and sand smooth once dry.
- Clean walls with a damp cloth or sponge to remove dust, dirt, and grease. Allow the walls to dry completely before proceeding.
- Prime the Walls (if necessary):
- If the walls are bare, porous, or have significant color variations, it’s advisable to apply a coat of primer before painting. Primer helps the paint adhere better and improves coverage, and you can get professionals that like Spray Painters Near Me to do this job as well.
- Select Your Paint and Supplies:
- Choose the appropriate type and finish of paint for your project (e.g., latex or oil-based, matte, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss).
- Gather your painting supplies, including paint trays, brushes, rollers, extension poles, paint stirrers, and a ladder if needed.
- Cut In:
- Start by “cutting in” the edges of the walls using a high-quality angled brush. Apply paint carefully along corners, edges, and trim where rollers cannot reach.