Fix all the wall imperfections before painting
If you are going to paint over chipped walls, the paint will not give the walls a fine finish. And, if you paint over dirty and grimy walls, chances are that the paint won’t stick well, and peel off quickly. All professional interior painters in Brisbane are careful about fixing all wall imperfections before they start painting your walls.
Mix several cans of paint in a large bucket for consistency
Even the best paint companies may not able to provide the same paint color in every batch, so if you’ve got paint of different batch, mix it all in one big bucket. By doing so, you will get a consistent color throughout the walls.
Taping
Before you start painting the walls, ensure you tape trims around the ceiling, windows and door frames. Use only low adhesive tapes so that when it is taken off, the paint does not peel off. Also, another useful tip is to take the tape off only when the paint is dry, this will give fine edges around the trims.
Priming the walls
Sometimes freshly painted walls look somewhat dull. The reason is that some parts of the walls that were filled with the dry wall compound for filling up the cracks, have pores in them that absorb the paint, dulling the surface over them. A quick coat of primer can help avoid this problem.
Rolling the walls
The best interior painters in Brisbane always ensure a consistency in the texture of your walls. Corners and areas next to the trim generally display a different texture. This can be avoided by brushing the paint and then immediately rolling it out, before moving to the next section.
Sand trim between coats
Painting service handyman always advices painter to sand trim between coats. A single coat of paint won’t hide the underlying color on the trim. And if you plan to apply more than one coat, it could result in a rough surface. For a smooth finish, trim before applying each coat. Let there be a gap of at least 24 hours before sanding each coat.
Use cotton drop cloth to cover the floors
Spills and splatters are unavoidable during a paint job. It’s always better to cover the floor and expensive carpets with a canvas cloth. Many people use plastic sheets, but you can easily slide over the, but not over canvas cotton.
So, if you’re ready for painting the interior of your walls, and looking for painter in St. Lucia, don’t forget to try Myezyhandyman painters. They are professional, and will use the latest techniques to bring out the best in your walls.