Painting Your Front Lounge
How do you paint your front lounge room? Here’s the simply way to do it.First, start by removing those stuffs that is removable. Whatever is left should be very well covered with good dust sheeting. That includes the carpet too.
Prepare all the walls, the ceiling, the woodwork, and anything else you want to paint.
Paint the ceiling. Start at one end and work towards the other. Use a big, fluffy roller.
You will get paint in your face but you should have washing facilities available such as a good shower for when you finish. Oh, and wear some OLD clothing. If you roll slowly, the spray will be less.
Then paint the walls. Cut in neatly along the ceiling line so that you have a nice clean line. Walls usually need at least two coats of paint, so allow for giving the walls two coats. Remember that red is the hardest colour to cover so if this is the case, allow for three to four coats!
Assuming you have already given the door frames, skirting and window frames a light sanding (and cleared up the dust), you can now apply one coat of a good acrylic primer undercoat (dries faster than spirit-based). When it's dry, give the same treatment with the top coat.
When all the paint is dry, clean up fully and put everything back.
Home Painting Tips
One nice aspect of house painting is that you can tailor your work from home business to suit your needs.If you need that home facelift then a proper way of smothering your walls is to follow these pro tips that will help you save time and make your next painting job go a little easier.
1. Surface Preparation. First, wash your walls with TSP (Trisodium Phosphate). This is what most painters use but it’s also rather harsh. A good alternative is to use dish detergent and warm water. Just make sure you rinse the detergent residue off with a second washing of fresh water. If you’re painting a surface with a semi-gloss finish, then give it a light sanding.
2. Other Preparation. The goal is to get the job done as quickly and easily as possible. So you want to keep any masking with tape to a minimum. Remove the covers for light switches and electrical outlets and cut as much as you can with a brush when it comes to fixtures. You also want to clear the room out completely; it’s a real hassle (trust me on this) trying to work around furniture, etc you’ve piled up in the center of the room.
3. Get Good Paint. Not all paint is created equal. The main difference is pigment content. Quality paints contain more pigment and although you’re going to pay about 50% more for a good can of paint, the price is well worth it. You’ll get full coverage in 2 coats, whereas your average house paint will require 3 or even 4 coats.
4. Brushes. A thick 4 inch brush is best for cutting your trim. A lot of people might think that’s too big but there are a number of reasons to go bigger … you can actually cut a more even line with a big brush. You’ll also create a wider cut line which will make rolling a breeze afterwards. And of course, bigger brushs hold more paint which will speed up the job considerably. Make sure your brushes are made for acrylic latex (assuming) and not oil.
5. Rollers. A 10mm roller for walls is pretty standard. For painting a popcorn ceiling or rougher surface, go with a 15mm roller. And like brushes, rollers are made for either oil or latex so check the label. Another handy tool is an extendable roller pole. These are good for reaching high but also for leverage; you can apply more pressure without the exertion.
Painting the Garage Doors
Using the fixed features as your color inspiration, a great color can make elements of a home standout or blend in. Garage doors usually look better if they blend in rather than stand out.Here are a few general DO's and DON'Ts for painting garage doors:
- DO paint the garage doors in the same color as the house itself and not the trim color or white (unless white is your house color). Painting the garage doors the same colors as the body of the house will make your home appear larger.
- DO paint the trim around the doors either to match the door or to match the trim on the rest of your home.
- DON'T paint the garage doors in the same accent color they chose for their front door or shutters. This draws too much attention to the doors and chops up the facade of the home.
- DON'T highlight the details of a standard garage door by painting the door in more than one color. There are historic or special doors where this may be appropriate but for the majority of garage doors this would not be the way to go.