Painting tips

Posted on December 10th, 2007 in painting by homeimprovement

It’s been years since I’ve painted a room but after getting a $550 quote to do a 200 square foot room, I broke out the rollers and paint brushes and got after it myself. After a couple hours, it was all coming back to me plus I figured out a few new ways to make the painting job easier.

1. Preparation is the key to painting. Prep time can involve anything from emptying the room; cleaning the walls, trim, ceiling; assembling and laying out all the tools that you will need; removing electric outlet plates, light switch plates, curtains, etc.; getting stuff out of your way; taping and more. Your time spent prepping the room is the key to how well your paint job will turn out.