House painting can be fun and rewarding, especially when
it's all done and you step back and see outstanding results. Many people who
say they hate painting and don't want anything to do with it may ultimately
admit that they once tried to paint a room and it turned out terrible.
The joy of living in a well-decorated home, that feeling of
pride when company comments on how nice your home looks, and, of course, the
boost a great interior gives your market value—these are great reasons to learn
how to do a super job with brush and roller.
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| photo by Chance Agrella |
Actually, a great paint job is one of the easiest and best
things you can do to increase the value of your home. If you're thinking of
selling in the near future, you'll want to get started on the painting about
ninety days prior to planting a For Sale sign, so it doesn't turn into a rush
job.
However, if you've just bought a home and are looking at
dismal or uninspiring contractor- white walls, this section will show you how
to change your environment for the better.
First, plan on about two days per room. No, you can't knock
out painting the house over the weekend; not even the Labor Day weekend. Even
though slumlords and painters with power sprayers can coat a new house in a
day, that's not for you. So allocate the time to do it right, which means a
room at a time.
Basically, painting a room consists of three parts:
1. Prepping the
Room. This encompasses getting the drywall in perfect condition, because a
paint job can be no better than the prep work. Remove or mask all the fixtures,
doorknobs, and whatever you can't remove from the room.
2. Priming the
Walls. A great-looking top coat starts with a great primer coat.
3. Applying the
Top Coat. This is the main event. Using good technique, tools, and paint will
guarantee you a lot of compliments at your next party.
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