Most people turn on the music and go for it. However, there are things you should know before interior painting in Hamilton. You can make or break your room design if you aren’t careful.

1.      Prep the room to be painted. If you can, clear out everything or at least as much as you can. If there are large pieces of furniture that can’t moved out of the room, push them to the middle and cover them with drop sheets.

2.      Wash the walls. This step will give you a clean, smooth surface that will stop you painting over dust. The paint will stick to the walls much better.

3.      Repair the walls. Fill in any nail holes or cracks. Use a splacking material, some people call it “mud,” with a putty knife. Make sure the wall is smooth and when the spot is totally dry, check to see if the area is smooth. If it’s not, use sandpaper to smooth it out then wipe off the dust.

4.      Use painter’s tape to protect window sills, baseboard trim, light switches and electrical outlets.

You’re almost ready!

5.      You have probably chosen the paint colour, so ask your paint store for a small sample. Use this sample on an inconspicuous part of the wall to make sure the colour and finish is exactly what you’re wanting.

6.      Figure out how much paint and primer you will need. Measure the space to be painted and take it to the paint store/counter. They will tell you what to purchase.

7.      Buy other supplies you will need. Take a list to the store but the basics are a roller or two, brushes, corner edger, drop sheets, paint tray. The store will make sure you have the correct supplies. Get your ladder ready or buy one.

8.      When you’ve prepared the room, prime the walls. This step is taken when you’re going from a dark colour to a light colour. You’ll just apply one coat of primer.

9.      Make sure the rollers and brushes are dust-free. Just wipe them with taped hands or even hit them on an outside wall get rid of the dust.

10.  Last but not least…let the paint dry for a day or two. Make sure the walls are totally dry before reassembling the room.

Put your feet up and enjoy a job well done!

If you would rather hire a Hamilton paint contractor for your interior painting put your trust in the qualified professional team at Peninsula Paint who will use the highest quality brand name paints and materials as part of their service so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

They will assist you in sharing plenty of information that will help in the refresh or update that you’re looking for. They offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee so you know you are making the right decision about your painting project. They know what type of paint to use that will showcase your colour choice. This the perfect time to have your space painted. Start the New Year with a new look!

Call Peninsula Painting for your free quote at 905-570-3158 or complete their online form to get started.

Transform your home with a stroke of excellence!