Tips to Paint Your Own Walls

Want to change the atmosphere of the house by changing the paint color of the walls? No need to use the services of a professional, you can do it yourself for great savings. Consider the following tips as quoted from RealSimple:




1. Clean walls
Remove dust, dirt and oil stains (because the paint will make the final result is not smooth and evenly) with water, detergent and a soft cellulose sponge formula. Rub the sponge to the wall until clean, then rinse with water to remove soap residue.


2. Protect the section not Want Painted with Duct Tape
Barrier between walls and floors, windows and window frames usually have to be covered so that no paint stains. Protect parts of the house that do not want painted with tape or adhesive tape when painting. When finished, unplug the tape before the paint dries walls so the paint does not come unplugged.


3. Close Cracks in Walls
Use plamir (wall putty) to close gaps or cracks in the walls, and blend until smooth using sandpaper. Apply a paint primer also, a kind of liquid that is applied before painting in order to get the final results are smooth and shiny.


4. Use Small Brush in the Confined Section
Painter roller tool can not be applied in all parts of the wall, only to have a large area. As for difficult areas such as the corner of the room, use a small brush as wide as two inches.


5. Use Techniques 'W'
For efficiency, use the technique of painting the 'W'. Starting from the corner of the wall, move the roller up and down three times to form the letter 'W', then fill in the blanks without lifting the roller horizontally. Fill your walls with paint until blended.


6. Repeat When Need
When the painting is still less than perfect results, repeat the process again and make sure that these two work well. When splashes of paint fell to the floor, immediately wipe with a damp cloth.