One of the best and easiest methods to add value to your house and make it look great is to simply paint it. Any room with a fresh coat of paint will look amazing and with these few steps you will be on your way to getting a great finished product.
1.Choose a Colour
Painting is definitely a great way to refresh a room, also an inexpensive way, but it is not one of the easiest things to decide on. You will have to look at different paint chips in both artificial and natural light; you should then buy some good quality paint to test around the room you are painting. Test your colour in several areas in the room, and wait until it is dry to determine whether it is the colour for you.
2.Preparing the Room
Before you start painting, you have to prepare the room you are going to be working in. Strip everything from that room, cover any furniture you cannot move, and cover the floor. You have to start cleaning the walls in order to put the paint on nicely. Remember to remove light switch plate covers, door knobs, etc., in order to have a clean paint job.
Remember to mask any edges with painter’s tape so as to not get any paint on places you do not want to get paint on.
3.Priming
To get the best results you should begin with a primer. A primer is a preliminary coating put on materials before you paint. It ensures better adhesion and increases the paint durability.
4.Painting
When you finish putting on the primer, you can begin painting the colour you have spent so much time deciding upon. You will need to have several brushes, rollers and blades when you begin to paint. You should always start from the middle of the wall. This way, any excess paint can be rolled out. When painting the windows, tap the edges with a small amount of paint. If you are painting the doors, use a
three-inch brush and a two-inch brush for the baseboard and trim.
You should apply at least two coats of paint for the best results.
5.Cleaning Up
Take your brushes and rinse with a solvent. Then place them in soapy water until the water runs clear. For rollers you should submerge the covers in solvent and rinse until the water runs clear. Remember to wash the frames of the rollers as well.
With these tips you should be on your way to making any room in your house look great with ease and adding some value to your house.
Susan Eickmeier is a Sales Representative with Royal LePage R.E.S. Ltd/Johnston & Daniel Division working in the Central Toronto market. Susan is also a regular contributor to the Muddy York Blog. Susan’s website is located at www.susaneickmeier.com
