How to follow Instructions in a Painting room

Introduction

These step-by-step instructions are to be followed when one is painting a room. It is acknowledged that color can change everything in a room. Drab, washed-out walls can be given a burst of brilliant depth by correctly painting them. In essence, a coat of paint rearranges the reality of a room. It is noteworthy that, as much as the painter does not need to be a professional so as to know how to paint an admirable job goes beyond slathering some paint on the walls.

These steps would allow the painter to give the walls an entirely new look and allow drab rooms to come alive. These steps eliminate the possibility of wasting time tapping off the corners or using the touch-up brush to backtrack like an amateur.  It is necessary, however, that the painter be methodical and organized so as to transform the room and give it an entirely different outlook, or rather, improve its outlook. Poorly done jobs can be easily spotted due to uneven lines, slips and drips. This may be as a result of haste. It is always imperative that one be prepared to eliminate most of the pitfalls, as well as make the actual painting easier.

Preparation

In preparing walls for painting, the painter will need to sand or even scrap the surfaces. Sanding would scuff up the surface, thereby ensuring that the paint holds while scraping eliminates any old drips or bumps. It is imperative that the painter knows the number of layers that may be lead paint. This would only be revealed by the scraping and not sanding. In preparing the walls for painting, one needs to caulk gaps, patch holes and clean grease or dust using soap and water to ensure that one starts with a faultless surface. In case of one has patched any holes or is working on new walls, it is imperative that primer be applied. Primer would fill in the sponge-like pores creating a solid, even base that takes the paint appropriately. It can also be used if one is changing from a dark color to a light one or vice versa. It is imperative that the primer be sanded before applying the paint to the wall. To give it a professional look, sand between the paint coats, as well.

First-time painters may deem it fit to guard against miss-strokes by taping all the edges. However, this may prove problematic if the paint seeps under the tape to the guarded edges or if paint is peeled off when removing the tape. This may be remedied by using an angled brush properly. These brushes may also come in handy when cutting in along the ceilings, corners, as well as around trims where rollers can mark. It is imperative that a few inches of these spots be filled and then one rolls over the inches in order to marry them with the field. It is imperative that a wet edge be kept so as to prevent pulls or dark spots. When painting, level the areas where the paint is heavy and move to other areas. Do not use back-and-forth strokes and do not try to perfect the first coat since chances are that it will not be. It is essential that one has a wet rag so as to wipe off any mistakes made when painting.

Steps

1. Cover the hardware and floors- once the painter has moved the furniture and removed wall art from the wall, it is essential that the canvas tarps be laid over the floor and the furniture. The edges should be fastened down using a painter’s tape. All electric outlet covers and switch plates should be unscrewed, and the remaining holes and switches be taped over. To safeguard against the loss of screws after removing the electrical covers, screw them back on the fixtures. The tape should also be applied to all hardware that cannot be moved.

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2. Sand all the surfaces- prior to addressing the walls, it is imperative that the ceiling be thoroughly sanded and painted. This is done using a 120-grit paper fitted onto a pole sander. The sander should be swept side-to-side while working top to down to ensure evenness. When sanding, medium pressure should be applied, with care being taken so that the head does not flop and damage the wall. The sand paper should be changed every time its grit is clogged with dust. Drips.............