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5 DIY Painting Tips For More Professional Decorating
5 Essential Painting Tips For Home Decorating
When using a paint roller be sure that you do not apply too much pressure, or use too much paint. Roller marks will show on walls if you are pressing too hard on the roller, or if there is too much paint used. Luckily, avoiding these unsightly lines is actually very easy – just be sure to use a very small amount of paint, apply even pressure and vary the roller direction as you paint. Don’t just go up and down!
Spend more, save more. When you purchase the paint for your DIY project it can often cost you more if try to save money at the till. Buying higher quality paints usually reduces the amount of applications you need to make, the paint is normally harder wearing and is less likely to chip or fade. All of this amounts to a longer lasting, better looking finish – which means you won’t need to do any decorating for longer.
When stencilling, or attempting advanced painting techniques, always remember to use the smallest amount of paint possible. This will ensure that you do not suffer from paint drip or excess spills. Also, be certain that you are using the right materials for the job at hand, if in doubt then try on some off-cuts of wood or a discrete area first.
Use painters tape to get the professional finish. When painters and decorators begin a job the entire area is prepared ready for painting. All areas that need to be protected, such as door frames, light fittings and skirting boards will be covered with painters tape, this makes salvaging any mistakes far easier. if paint is accidentally applied to area then it is quickly and easily removed with the tape at the end of the job.
Trim first, roll second. When you prep the paint area, use your brushes to paint around and up to the trim borders, this way when you roller the area you will be able to remove any unsightly brush strokes and get a clean, professional finish.
Putting time, effort and pride into your painting can result in an absolutely stunning finish. If you feel that you are unable to give one hundred percent of each then it may be cheaper to hire a professional painter decorator to complete the work for you.
Do you have any tips that will help DIY painters get a better result from their home decorating? We’d love to hear them, why not leave a comment below.
5 Essential Painting Tips For Home Descorating
When using a paint roller be sure that you do not apply too much pressure, or use too much paint. Roller marks will show on walls if you are pressing too hard on the roller, or if there is too much paint used. Luckily, avoiding these unsightly lines is actually very easy – just be sure to use a very small amount of paint, apply even pressure and vary the roller direction as you paint. Don’t just go up and down!
Spend more, save more. When you purchase the paint for your DIY project it can often cost you more if try to save money at the till. Buying higher quality paints usually reduces the amount of applications you need to make, the paint is normally harder wearing and is less likely to chip or fade. All of this amounts to a longer lasting, better looking finish – which means you won’t need to do any decorating for longer.
When stencilling, or attempting advanced painting techniques, always remember to use the smallest amount of paint possible. This will ensure that you do not suffer from paint drip or excess spills. Also, be certain that you are using the right materials for the job at hand, if in doubt then try on some off-cuts of wood or a discrete area first.
Use painters tape to get the professional finish. When painters and decorators begin a job the entire area is prepared ready for painting. All areas that need to be protected, such as door frames, light fittings and skirting boards will be covered with painters tape, this makes salvaging any mistakes far easier. if paint is accidentally applied to area then it is quickly and easily removed with the tape at the end of the job.
Trim first, roll second. When you prep the paint area, use your brushes to paint around and up to the trim borders, this way when you roller the area you will be able to remove any unsightly brush strokes and get a clean, professional finish.
Putting time, effort and pride into your painting can result in an absolutely stunning finish. If you feel that you are unable to give one hundred percent of each then it may be cheaper to hire a professional painter decorator to complete the work for you.
Do you have any tips that will help DIY painters get a better result from their home decorating? We’d love to hear them, why not leave a comment below.
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