Paint can completely change the look of your home, giving it new life and beauty. Knowing the right and wrong ways to paint can help you get the best results whether you do it yourself or hire someone. We’ve seen it all here at CWP Painting in Orange NSW and we’re happy to share our knowledge with you to ensure your painting job goes well.
Do’s Of Painting
1. Proper Preparation
Preparation is essential for a painting job to go well. First clean the surfaces well to eliminate dust, dirt and grease. Fill in any holes or cracks with spackle and sand the area smooth. Tape off the window trim and other places you don’t want to paint with painter tape. If you prepare the surface correctly the paint will stick well and give you a smooth professional finish.
2. Use High Quality Tools And Materials
To achieve skilled results you need to buy good paint brushes and rollers. Good tools and materials will give you better coverage, a smoother application and a longer finish. If you use cheap rollers and brushes they might leave behind lines and bristles that make the job look bad. It is worth spending a little more on good tools to get a better result.
3. Test Colors Before Committing
It is essential to try out the color you want in different lights before painting the whole room. Painting a small wall part will let you see how the color changes during the day. Other types of light can make colors look different so trying them ahead of time can help prevent surprises when you paint the whole room.
4. Apply Paint Properly
Use smooth even lines when painting to get a soft coat. Please start at the top and work your way down putting a little space between each stroke to keep them from running together. For sides and corners use a brush. For more extensive areas use a roller. If you put too much paint on the brush or roller it could drip or cover unevenly.
5. Allow Sufficient Drying Time
When you paint you need to be patient. Before adding the next coat ensure the last one is dehydrated. If you hurry the drying process you might have a lousy finish that needs more coats to fix. Follow the manufacturer’s advice for how long the paint needs to dry and don’t touch or put anything on a newly painted area until it scorches.
At CWP Painting we know the importance of e dos and always follow them to give our customers the best results. Our team has been painting for over 65 years so they know how to do any job whether big or small.
Don’ts Of Painting
1. Don’t Ignore Surface Preparation
You are preparing the area correctly before painting essential for a lasting finish. If you want to paint quickly make sure to clean sand and prime. Otherwise the paint won’t stick well and will fail early. Before you paint, ensure the area is clean, flat and dry.
2. Don’t Overload The Brush Or Roller
Using less paint on your brush or roller might cause it to drip cover unevenly and make the finish look bad. To avoid overworking the paint use thin even coats and the right amount for the area you are painting.
3. Don’t Paint In Poor Ventilation
It can be bad for your health to paint in a room that doesn’t have enough air flow. Paint fumes can be dangerous so don’t paint in small rooms that don’t have enough air flow. Open windows and doors or use fans to get enough airflow while painting
4. Don’t Use The Wrong Paint For The Surface
If you paint on the wrong surface the paint might not stick well and the finish might not be perfect. Do not use paint meant for inside on outside objects or vice versa. For the best effects use paint that is made for the surface you are painting.
5. Don’t Forget To Clean Up Properly
It is essential to clean up properly after painting so your tools last and are ready to be used again. Refrain from letting paint rollers and brushes dry out this can damage them. Soap and water or the cleaner made for the paint you used should be used to clean brushes and rollers well.
6. Don’t Use Primer
Primer makes it easier for paint to stick to surfaces and can make your paint job last longer. Skipping this step can cause the paint not to cover evenly and fail before it should.
7. Don’t Neglect To Protect Surfaces
Protect the roof trim and other things you don’t want to paint with painter tape all the time. This will ensure clean crisp lines and avoid spills and drips.
Avoiding these mistakes can save you time, money and stress. If you follow these dos and don’ts your painting will look like it was done by a professional and you’ll enjoy it for years.
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