Interior Painting Service
The proper application of paint on interior walls can be the most cost affective and quickest home improvement project. Interior house painting can transform the look of a room or your entire house and most can benefit from a new look. In a cost comparison of value added home projects, Interior painting is inexpensive. The cost savings and decorative improvement with painting a room can be substantial when compared to new carpet, furniture or renovation. The right colors in a room can change its feel and provide a more enjoyable living space. Dark or vibrant colors can add spice to a dull room and a great way to change the overall feel without breaking the bank.
Understand the process:
Interior painting preparation can amount to half the actual work in a quality paint job. As paint will highlight any defects in the ceiling, walls and trim, attention must be paid to detail. The process requiring experience, so hire a professional painter or repair contractor./p>
Typically preparation:
- Remove the furniture and large objects from the room or out of the way if possible. The less in way the better.
- Dirt and grime interferes with paint adhesion and must be washed away. Remove it with general house hold cleaner for the light stuff and for heavy deposits, especially grease, use trisodium phosphate. Allow the surface to dry completely before applying primer or paint.
- Cover and mask everything that might need protection. It’s easier to protect than it is to clean off primer and paint. Interior masking consists of protecting the floors with drop cloths, covering non-painted wood work and exposed furniture.
- Remove the switch plates and outlet covers for a better painting experience.
- Repair any holes or cracks in drywall.
- Prime any areas that received extensive repair or when applying latex or acrylic paint over oil base paint.