Have you been toying with the idea of painting your walls in your home but are worried about making rookie mistakes? If you’re not a professional painter, it’s no surprise that you’ll likely encounter some common errors, like using the wrong materials or rushing the paint job. In order to make your effort and time worth it, read on to learn about three common problems to avoid if you need to paint the inside of your house.
Not Preparing the Surface Properly
Unfortunately, you can’t just immediately start painting your wall as soon as you grab all of the supplies you need. If you do, it’s likely that dust, dirt, or other debris will become plastered to your wall, or holes or imperfections in the wall will show through. Although you may not see this when you first start, they’re definitely there, and when the paint comes into contact with them, it will highlight it instead of covering it up. That’s why you must always wash interior walls prior to painting them and take the time to repair any imperfections like holes or scrapes in the wall.
Rushing the Job
A professional painter works efficiently, but never rushes the job, being sure to get every corner of the room and evenly coat the walls. When you rush, you’ll likely get paint in places of your home where it doesn’t belong, and that can be difficult and time-consuming to clean off. Another common error is the lines denoting the edges of the wall won’t be even and flush with the baseboards or headboards, creating an amateur effect that will let everyone who visits your home know that this project was DIY. Finally, it will leave patchy areas that don’t look as saturated with color as other places in the room. It’s important to take your time and plan your project out from start to finish, reminding yourself that a project well-done is definitely worth the extra time you’ll put into it.
Getting Low-Quality Paint
Using cheap paint and materials is almost a guarantee that you won’t be happy with your results, because they almost always look low-quality. That’s why it’s a good idea to always consult a professional, because different paints offer different qualities and benefits, depending on the area of your home that you’re sprucing up. Low-quality paints wear away faster because they’re less resilient to washing and traffic, causing the old color to show through. By making this mistake, you’ll likely notice imperfect coverage and a shorter lifespan.
While you may feel inspired to tackle a DIY project while you’re stuck at home, it’s always a good idea to consult with a professional first. They know the ins-and-outs of how to get impressive and long-lasting results, that way, you don’t have to turn around and immediately repaint the room because you made one of these rookie mistakes. They’ll offer you helpful tips for painting your walls and ensure that you achieve the results you envisioned from the beginning.
About Platinum Painting of Dallas
At Platinum Painting of Dallas, we only paint residential homes, allowing us to hone-in our skills to master the art of interior, exterior, and cabinet painting. We also offer a variety of other services to help refresh your home, including wallpaper and popcorn removal. If you’re hoping to repaint your house, let use help by providing you with a free in-home estimate! For questions or to schedule an estimate, visit our website or call 214-347-7269.