Painting a Home Interior

Painting the interior of a home does not have to be a chore. Enlist family or friends to come over and help with the taping, trimming and painting. Put one some old clothes and have a good time while painting in neutral, vivid or pastel colors. With some simple tips the time spent painting can dwindle drastically.

Choose a color and purchase as many gallons as it will take to paint a room from top to bottom. A large room will take four gallons of paint. If there are any borders on the walls, it is best to take them down carefully so as not to leave reside or backing paper behind. Take down all wall hangings and remove any nails or tacks. Make sure to cover any trim not being painted with blue tape. Drop cloths are recommended to cover furniture and carpeting. There are a few choices when it comes to paint. Paint and primer in one is a great choice if the walls are clean and without major flaws. This combination is also a good choice when painting over another color.

Semi gloss or high gloss paint can be a great choice when looking for a textured paint job. The area should be well ventilated. If the fumes of the paint are bothersome to some, then breathable masks are available in many hardware and department stores. The best interior paint is Benjamin Moore, the brand of paint is usually a personal preference. Certain brands will not be sold at some stores. Rollers, brushes, a paint pan, and clean up accessories will help the process move along. Try not to keep the roller or brush excessively wet. This will lead to globs of paint being stuck to one spot on the wall. When this spot dries it will appear darker than the rest of the room.

Very large strokes are not recommended for painting an interior. If no ladder is available an extended roller can be found at most department stores. Home improvement stores are some of the best places to get all the materials needed for a job well done. Start on the large part of the wall and move to the smaller pieces of trim. Pick a point in the room where a wall starts. This is a great starting point for painting. Move around the room making sure the walls are covered. If the ceiling is to be painted it is best to start there, then move to the walls. The trim and other woodwork will be the last thing painted. Painting the ceiling can leave a head of hair dotted with the color of paint used. It is best to cover the eyes, nose and mouth, as well as, the hair when painting the ceiling.