Preparing your room to be painted is one of the most important steps when it comes to the real process of painting. If you don’t prepare well, you stand to have poor results, and you will end up spending more time on the job. This will also cost you more because you have to bring in a professional to correct the shoddy job. So, how can you prepare a room for a paint job?
Clear the Room
Clear out all furnishings, decorations, drapes and anything that is within the room. The focus is to provide enough space for moving around. If the items are too much, you can go ahead and rent a storage unit to provide enough space.
If there are items you cannot remove from the room, place them in the center of the room and cover with plastic sheets. This protects against splatters of paint, which can destroy your items. Make sure the sheets cover the items completely
Don’t forget wall hangings. It isn’t easy to paint around the edge of the pictures, because things will become complicated when you decide to change the arrangement of the pictures. This is because you will end up with patches all over your walls.
If you remove the nails and hooks, you end up with holes in your walls. Fill them up with sparkle before you apply the paint. Wait for the sparkle to dry completely before you can apply a coat of paint over the holes.
Use bubble wrap and storage crates to keep your valuable artwork safe. This will prevent losses from happening.
Clean the Walls to Be Painted
Having clean, uniform surfaces assures you of a smooth paint job. Regardless of the number of paint coats you apply, smudges will always appear if you paint a wall that is dirty or smudged. Additionally, oily substances will affect the consistency of the paint you are using. This can lead to patches that will make the room look ugly.
To clean your walls the right way, you need to use a mixture of water and a mild detergent. After cleaning, rinse the walls thoroughly and let it dry completely before you apply the paint.
Set Up a Staging Area
Come up with a designated area that you will operate from. You can decide to have this place in the center or the room or outside the room. Use this point to mix paint, test it, pour it into cans, and store open paint containers. This cuts down on spills and accidents.
Protect Your Flooring
Invest in a heavy canvas drop cloth. Spread this over your flooring to protect it from the effects of paint. Canvas is appropriate because the paint cannot soak through to reach your floor.
Final Thoughts
The way you prepare your room for painting will determine the results of the paint job. Remember, enough space allows for easy and quick painting of the room. For the best paint job, call us to today.
