Painting The Interior And Exterior Of Your Home

Improve The Interior And Outside of Your Home

By: Ashley Kane

Painting the inside of your house:

Painting the interior of a home can appear to be a frightening task, but with planning and preparation, it can be completed quite easily and successfully. One of your first decisions that you might need to make is what color or colors you're planning to use for your project. When deciding the color scheme, there is certainly things to bear in mind, for example whether you are painting so that you can sell your house, or if you are painting for your own needs. When you are going to sell your house or flat, you will aspire to stay with a more neutral palette of colors than if you were doing it for ones self.

The next decision you might be required to make about your choice of paint is the type of finish you would like. Paint comes in numerous finishes including flat, eggshell, semi-gloss and gloss, and depending on the room or rooms you are painting, each has its rightful place in painting. Flat paint is best at hiding any imperfections and works great on ceilings. Eggshell or possibly a semi-gloss paint ought to be used in rooms that may need the reflection of sunshine and the wash ability afforded with these finishes. The trim around doors, windows and baseboards along with the kitchen and bathroom tend to be painted with either a semi-gloss or gloss finish paint because these areas require more frequent washing.

Other supplies that you will require include brushes, rollers, paint pans, ladders, tarps or other covers etc. When purchasing paint, paintbrushes, and roller covers, the chief thing to remember is to purchase the very best quality you can afford. Quality in these items will definitely affect the finished product.





Once you’ve made a decision on color, finish, and kind of paint ( including oil or latex based), and purchased the other materials you will need, then comes every ones least favourite part of the project, which is, the preparation. Move out as much furniture etc. as you can from the area to be painted. Repair holes, cracks and other defects and mask or tape off areas as needed, such as windows etc. Cover floors and other items with protective sheeting and gather all your supplies and place them into the center of the room that you are going to be working in.

Always, always, start off your painting with the ceiling, then the walls, and finish off by painting the trim last. When painting over the same color, you could possibly get by with one coat, but you might need to paint two coats in order to achieve the finish and durability you require.


Painting the outside of your house:

When the weather begins to get warmer outside, you might realize that you can't put it off any longer. It is now time to start that exterior painting job that you've been intending to do. If you are not the most experienced painter, or you are not confident with your abilities, you may need some tips and hints to show you the best way to do it. So here's a few pointers.

If you have a decorating shop nearby, you should definitely use them. Many of these suppliers offer free solutions and advice. It is vital that you possess the right tools and supplies, and get all the tips you can prior to making these purchases. Once you've got all of the necessary supplies for your specific project, it's time to begin picking out your colors. Again, feel free to rely on your local decorating shop for help in this area as well.

The next step to tackling your project should be to find a point when the weather is warm with the lowest chance of rain. Should you attempt to paint when the weather is simply too hot, the paint will dry too quickly and show lines and result in a poor quality job. Without special formulated paint, painting in crisp cold or muggy warm weather would result in longevity issues down the road.

If you are working on a fence or shed project, be sure the grass is trimmed down low enough to access the full project and clear all debris. Once your area is totally cleaned, it is time to prep the area. Generally, you will need to begin working your way from the top of your project working down. Depending on the material or color you’re using, you may need to use a primer.

It is vital to stay focused and not let yourself get discouraged when engaged on large projects. Small blunders along the way can nearly always be corrected. With an abundance of preparation and a good dose of patience, you will have that exterior painting project wrapped up in no time.

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Author Resource:->  I have used these tips myself on many painting projects over the years. I frequently go to a company called Decorator London. They have some great ideas on how to save you money and they certainly know what they are talking about.

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