Interior Painting Information
The most important spaces in our lives are inside our homes. Most of these spaces can benefit from a new look.
The most cost effective and quickest home improvement project is interior painting. You can transform the look of a room or your entire house just by using paint!
Interior house painting can be as simple or as elaborate as you prefer. In order to be the one in control, you need information. That’s what this page is all about. Connecting you to the basic interior painting information you need to complete the transformation of your living space successfully.
Interior painting is inexpensive, especially if you do it yourself. The cost savings and decorative improvement with painting a room can be substantial when compared to other improvements such as new carpet or furniture.
With the right colors, the feel of a room can change completely and become a more enjoyable living space. The use of dark or vibrant colors can add spice to a dull room. But beware. These are difficult colors to apply.
Confining vibrant colors to one wall for an accent wall is a great way to change the overall feel without breaking the bank. Painting just one wall can be a quick and easy way to achieve a new look. Learn more about decorative painting.
Even though a do-it-yourself interior painting project is cost-effective, you must be willing to make a considerable investment of time and patience, which is not always easy after you’ve put in a full day at the office.
To save time and avoid frustration, you must have a plan. Before getting started, you need to understand all the processes involved in painting a room and what materials are needed. The following links will show you where to begin.
The best paint colors from Sherwin Williams – “Paint Color Cheat Sheets” – A great short-cut to finding a perfect paint color.
After spending money to invest in a high-quality paint brush, taking the time to clean it thoroughly is essential. Although the process is not difficult, it will take some time and patience to make sure ...
By Mark - Spray ‘n Coat
(Boise, ID)
Some people think that painting clean lines requires a surgeon-like steady hand. While that does certainly help, understanding how the eye works is more of the trick than anything. The trick is to remember, “The wall GOES ...
By Scarlett
(Houston, Texas)
Your kitchen is the heart of the home and you want a decor that really stands out and gives the kitchen a unique look and feel to it. Choosing kitchen paint colors is important because it will set the mood for that ...
By Skirtings R Us
As a manufacturer of MDF skirting boards, we receive plenty of questions regarding how best to paint MDF mouldings – especially from customers who have chosen to purchase un-primed mouldings. This article ...
There is no project that will aesthetically improve your garage floor than finishing it with glossy and durable epoxy paint. Just like any other painting project, the key to concrete floor painting can be broken down ...
How to Paint a straight line? I’ve been asked this question many times. The term among professional painters for painting a straight line is “Cutting”. Cutting is a method used by professional ...
A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to “remodel” a room. Thanks to high quality coatings and applicators, even first-time painters can achieve professional-quality results. To get ...
If you are going to paint using the colour red without having to apply 5 or 6 coats here are some important tips… Tint the primer grey and the same shade as the red paint. This helps the red pigment seem ...
If you are Painting a Window, either interior or exterior, this demonstration will clarify the steps required… Includes; painting the outside edges, caulking and brushing techniques. *After viewing please consider ...
By Kopeck Painting
How To Paint Without Leaving Brushstrokes If you’ve tried hand painting a piece of furniture, you’ve probably run into a common problem: unsightly brushstrokes that ruin your paint job. Unless ...
By Mark Blocker
This video shows how to apply putty to a stained and finished door jamb to get it ready for sanding and priming. *After viewing please consider offering your own insights and ...
By Mark Blocker
This video shows how to apply caulking the joints and gaps of a stained and finished door jamb prior to painting. Includes some tips to get a smooth caulk line for a ...
By Mark Blocker
This video shows how to apply the first coat of paint to a stained and finished door jamb. The application method included is using a small paint roller. *After viewing ...
By Mark Blocker
This video shows how to sand a stained and finished door jamb to get it ready for priming and painting. Sanding is taking place after cleaning and puttying of nail holes and dents. *After ...
By Mark Blocker
This video includes tips that will help you when refinishing a stained and finished door jamb with paint. Includes masking tips that will help protect the floor and ...
By Mark Blocker
This video shows how to apply primer to a stained and finished door jamb prior to painting. Includes some tips on getting the jamb ready for priming, cutting in with a brush and using a small paint ...
By Magic Dave - www.davmagic.com
(Warren, Michigan, USA)
First, attach the long extension stick to the roller handle. Painters call this the “idiot stick”; you will see why… Load up the skin with enough paint, but not to the dripping point… Always roll from ...
Rolling Ceilings is a technique that must be practiced a lot before you will get satisfactory results with your Painting projects… Once mastered, you will feel great satisfaction after finishing a large ...
When you Roll a Wall, you need to do it the right way, to get satisfactory results, and this video demonstration will guide you towards that end… Once mastered, you will feel great satisfaction after finishing a ...
Although painting is not generally considered to be a dangerous home improvement job, there are some tips you can follow in order to make sure you stay safe. Just as with any other type of home improvement or ...
An hvlp spray gun can be difficult to use at first. Spraying any clear finish or paint with an hvlp or cup gun can be a little tricky, but with practice using this type of paint spaying equipment will become easy. A HVLP system is ...
You have just finished painting and there is paint left in the can. It is not a lot, but you cannot bear to throw it away. What can you do with left over paint? Let the ideas below inspire you to waste not and, in ...
If you are the best painter in the world but you are using other than a High Quality Paint… you are going to end up with trouble and an inferior job! So what is a High Quality Paint? Well contrary to ...
By Ron Wolf
While the bathroom might not be the biggest room in our house, it certainly plays an essential role. But despite the fact that we spend quite a lot of time in there, it often gets pushed ...
An accent wall is one wall within a room that is painted a different shade or color than the other three walls in that room. The wall that is accented is usually the first wall that is seen upon entering that room. An accent ...
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