Painters - What makes a professional?
Find out tips and tricks from professional painters.
At one point or another almost every homeowner looks at the walls and thinks, "I can re-paint and save a bundle." That's right you can save a bundle….but what about the outcome. How do you know you'll get the same results as professional painters?
Professional painters learn early that one primary key to a successful paint job is preparation. The second most important factor is priming. With proper planning, preparation and priming you can paint your home and get the results you want. No one will know you didn't have professional painters on the job.
You should start with the planning. This step involves choosing paint colors for your project, learning about the painting techniques you'll be using and buying the brushes and rollers you'll need.
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Once you've completed the planning process now it's time for preparation. This involves clearing the room, taping, cleaning and making any necessary repairs to the area you'll be painting. You want the area you'll be painting to be completely clean, dry and without damage. Any marks, tears or other damaged areas can be amplified once the paint is applied. If you're painting both your walls and ceiling, it's a good idea to completely cover the floor, so you don't have to worry about spills and spatters.
Now it's time to begin the priming. Priming will help ensure a smooth and even appearance of the final coat. It also helps the final paint to adhere well to the surface being painted. Don't omit this step or you won't achieve the professional painting look you are striving for.
Another important factor is the order of painting. You'll want to start at the top and work your way down. This is true for the primer coat and the final coats of paint. You'll want to protect your trim by applying a good grade masking tape to give protection against paint.
Of course if you're just not ready to try to paint like the professional painters you can always hire one to complete your project. All painters are not truly professionals. Professional painters will provide you with detailed written proposals and specifications. They'll also be able to provide you with references and an expected start and finish time.
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