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Improve Your Painting Skills.

By: Kane Ashley

The main motivation people paint their interior walls is usually to brighten up the appearance of a room. A fresh paint job can provide new life to a dull space. To achieve a smooth finish you have to first take time to prepare the walls appropriately. People like to try to cut corners to avoid wasting money and time, but doing this could make your work look bad and cost you a lot of cash..

Follow these simple steps for a smooth application:

The first step is to make use of a paint scraper to get rid of all of the old chipped paint. Scrape as much of the old paint off as you can. Sand the chipped areas using a piece of sandpaper wrapped around a sanding block. Try to smooth the edges as much as possible in order that it will not be noticeable under your new paint.

Wipe down the areas to be painted. Wash walls and woodwork to get rid of dust and grease from all of the surfaces. Grease would keep the paint from sticking to the painted area properly, and dirt or dust will attach itself onto your newly painted wall. Wash with a mild soap and water solution and allow to air dry before prepping.

Tape off the areas you do not want painted like baseboards and mouldings. Cover light fixtures and wall sockets, and put plastic sheets over furniture to guard from drips. You might also need to put plastic or an old sheet down on to the carpet in the area you are painting. Paint rollers can sometimes slip and hit where you don't want it to.

Fill in any holes or cracks with filler and smooth out. Also fill in any holes left from where you scraped the old paint if there are any. If there is the least little bit of an impression on the wall it is going to show through the paint as an uneven spot, so make certain you fill this as well. When you have filled in all of the spots, smooth the filled area with a damp sponge and then allow it dry. When dry, sand the area with the sanding block to smooth out any edges that are left.

Choose a top quality brand of paint. You do not need to spend a fortune on a gallon of paint, but you should purchase a top quality product. Call around to some general contractors in the area and ask them what brand of paint they Would suggest that you use. Once you have a name you can call or visit some do it yourself stores and check and compare prices. This is often an important step because if you choose a cheaper brand of paint it may not cover as well, this means using more than one coat, which also means more paint. Using a primer is an option, but usually is not required. A good brand of paint should cover in one coat. Sometimes you may require a second coat to give it a more polished look.

One final tip:
After your new paint has dried, check for any bubbled or uneven spots. If you see bubbles, lightly scrape the top, fill and retouch. You can purchase a small pot of the same colour paint for touch ups. If you are not really a do-it-yourself type, or you do not have the time for such a project you can hire a professional to do the task for you.

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