You need to add some color to your life, or those dull white walls will look like cracks and chips. The inside of your house needs to be painted.
Paint an interior can be expensive. The average interior painting cost is between $1,200 and $3,900. It’s easy for many to be tempted to do it yourself, as the majority of this amount is paid by the painter. It becomes much more affordable when you remove the labor costs involved in house painting in auckland.
A gallon will cost between $25 and $55, depending on brand and quality. Glossier paint is more expensive than matte. Two coats are required for each gallon of paint to cover 350-400 square feet. You should budget $400 to paint a 1,200-square-foot home. This will allow you to apply two coats of paint on all surfaces. You can usually finish the job in about $500 by investing in a few rollers, tape and tarps.
How can you do the job right? There are some tricks that will help you improve your results, aside from the obvious ones like covering furniture and not painting yourself into a corner. These are five tricks, tips and techniques that will ensure you get a professional-looking job.
- Wait for the right weather
It’s not a good time to paint if it’s wet or rainy. For painting, the ideal humidity is between 40-50%. If the humidity is too high you will likely end up with streaks or spots in your paint. Condensation can form on your paint if it is cold or humid.
It’s not good if it is dry, but hot for a long time. Paint can dry too quickly, causing cracks, bumps, or blisters. Acrylic and latex paints won’t work well in rooms with temperatures above 85 degrees. Oil paints will not do well in rooms where the temperature is higher than 90 degrees. Even if the outside temperature is hot, it is important to turn on the air conditioner in your room before you start painting.
- The right roller nap
Nap refers to the length of fibers in your paint roller. Different surfaces require different naps. For walls with very little texture (no texture), you can take a shorter nap. A 3/8-inch nap is sufficient for most interior walls with light texturing. A 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch nap is recommended for more textured surfaces such as brick.
For interior painting, avoid a 1-inch nap. These rollers are often reserved for exterior stucco.
- Before you start mixing your paint
Did you know that three gallons of paint can be different? Mixing the same color can result in slight variations. Blending the cans will ensure uniform coverage throughout your room.
Combine all your gallon cans into a 5-gallon paint bucket. Mix the paint with a paint stick until you have a consistent color. You can always add extra paint to a 1-gallon container.
- Self-priming paint is an option
Primer is often used by contractors before applying paint. Primer has two main functions: It seals the wall and gives paint a better adhesion (similar to how foundation prepares your face for makeup).
DIY painters do not need to purchase primer. They can buy self-priming paint. As the paint is applied, self-priming paint seals it. You can save time and money by removing primer. If you are painting over existing paint, a separate primer is a good idea.
- Use a wet edge
You want to ensure consistent coverage once you start rolling. The key is to keep a wet edge. Every stroke of your roller should be in the same place as the last. You should start in one corner and work your way around the roller, moving slowly in increments. It is important to replenish your roller frequently, rolling it in paint once more before it dries completely. If you need to reapply paint in a thin area, bubble or streak, backtrack as necessary.
Last tip: Let your roller do all the work, and don’t push too hard on the wall.
The final word about painting like a pro
You can save money whether you are painting your whole house or just an accent wall. You can achieve a stunning result if you use high-quality paint and prepare your space well (liberally use blue painters tape and fabric drop cloths to protect edges).
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