Giving your walls and ceiling a fresh coat of paint is one of the quickest ways to improve the appearance of your home… or completely ruin it if you have no idea what you are doing. Cheap brushes hastily purchased paint, and incorrectly applied painting techniques can all turn what was initially an exciting DIY project into nightmare material. But you don’t have to go down that road. Brew some coffee and check the tips below to paint your home interior as an expert would.
Carefully Choose Your Colors
Consider the purpose of your room
Generally speaking, you will be working with two types of paints:
Warm paints. Colors, such as red, yellow, beige, and orange are considered to be vivid or “warm” since they evoke emotions and spark the imagination. These go well in kitchens, dining and living rooms, and other busy household areas.
Cool paints. This type is represented by Colors, such as green, blue, brown, and grey. These Colors are known to have a soothing effect on the mind, which makes them perfect for your bedroom, nursery, or home office.
Note: You can always ask for professional advice and color consulting or simply find what is the best color for your specific type of room with one of our many handy guides.
Test first (Always)
Don’t be fooled by the color card at your local hardware store. While certainly helpful, it can give you a very misleading idea of how your chosen tint is going to look on your walls.
Instead, purchase tester pots of different shades and apply them on several A4 sheets. When the paint dries out, tape the sheets on a wall to see if the Colors are going to match the rest of the room.
Take lighting into account
Sunlight or bright LED light bulbs can significantly alter your paint’s appearance and should be taken into account while you’re shopping for supplies.
To eliminate any surprises, paint a piece of foam board in your chosen shade and periodically move it around the room. This will help you get a better idea of how your paint will look during the different hours of day and night.
Consider the room’s dimensions
Among the most common mistakes when painting – failing to measure the square footage of the room before visiting the store to calculate how much paint you’ll need for your project. For instance, some interior experts will recommend that you purchase a gallon of paint for every 400 square feet.
You may, however, need to buy more than that if your work also involves painting rough, unprimed, or textured surfaces. The good news is that, even if you buy too much paint, you will still be able to use the leftovers for future touch-up work.
Box your paint for a consistent color
When you purchase your paint, avoid using it on a bucket-by-bucket basis. Ensure that your Colors will stay consistent throughout the entire project by mixing all the paint you have into one large container.
This process, known as “boxing”, will ensure that you will not end up fixing multiple bright or dark spots that stand in stark contrast with the rest of your wall or ceiling.
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