Home painting advice, ideas, tip to follow

There is no place in the world as peaceful as your home. No matter where you go and how much time you spend outside, that feeling of coming back to home is unmatchable. Every home narrates a different story, a different bunch of memories. Make your home a beautiful piece of artwork by painting the walls with happy colours. 

When it comes to interior home painting, you should always go through a proper guide before finalizing anything. To make sure you do not go wrong, here are some brilliant ideas to paint your home while keeping the do’s and don’ts in mind. No matter how spacious or minimal your home is, this guide will assist you thoroughly to make the right choice.

Deciding the Right Paint

Finding the right interior wall paint for your home is the first major task you should be taken seriously. There are a variety of paints available in the market that come in different types of sheens. Due to the easy cleaning and long-lasting effect, people mostly prefer using latex as their interior paint. Compared to oil paint, latex paint tends to be more fade resistance. While you can use latex for the walls, it is always better to choose oil paints for wooden doors and windows. Always make sure that you give enough time to the paint to dry completely. 

Perfect Sheen for a Perfect Touch

Depending on the number of family members and the functionality of the room, you should consider the sheen as at the end, you have to take care of your own house. If you have kids in your home, you cannot always restrict them or keep an eye on what they are doing around. What you can rather do is to get the right sheen so that you can clean up real quick and without leaving any stain behind.

• Semi-gloss interior wall paint is the perfect match for your kitchen and bathrooms as it provides comfortable washability. 

• Satin sheens provide a smooth finish and thus, can be an option for the hallways. It helps to clean the dirt easily without losing the shine. 

• To hide the imperfection of your walls, matte interior paint is the best possible option. However, the only thing you need to ensure is that you pick matte colours only for the rooms where there is less dirt and people have little access to those spaces. People often select eggshell sheen as it not only hides the imperfections but is so easy to clean as well. 

Choosing the Right Colour

The right shades of colours make the whole difference to your home. A little research on the perfect combination of the colours and you are good to go. Go through the points mentioned to make sure you never go wrong in choosing the colours.

• You can stick to the usual shade of green, blue, purple or pink or try out something different with shades of grey. 

• You can brighten up the rooms with one bright colour on each wall while keeping the rest three same by using some lighter shade. 

• If you want a vibrant look, paint the walls with some cool colours like blue, purple, orange or green.

• Make sure, you compliment the vibrant colours with some lighter shades that complete the look perfectly. 

• For a soothing look, you can always stick to the same colour for the whole place. It never goes out of style.

• For a more airy and spacious feel, always go with red, green, blue, yellow and orange shades.

• While focusing on the walls, do not forget about the ceiling. Like the walls, the colour of the ceiling can also make a room appear small or big. Choose some lighter shade compared to the walls to expand a room or make it appear small by choosing a darker shade. 

Tips to Paint Like a Pro

Once you are done with the colour selection process, follow these essential home painting tips to give a professional touch to your work.

 

• Weather is always crucial. Make sure you start the painting on a dry day so that it doesn’t take much time to dry. 

• Before you start the work, look for details. Repair any imperfection like cracks, flakes or bumpy surface. 

• Do not compromise on the quality of the rollers, brushes and painter’s tape. It gives a nice finishing as well as lasts longer than the cheaper ones. 

• Primer is important, especially when you are painting your home after several years. Apply a separate primer coat on the walls before painting it. 

• Once the edges are cut at the ceiling and baseboards, paint from the top to bottom using a roller. 

• To keep the consistency of the colour intact, mix the same shades of colours at one place and use it to avoid any difference in the shade. 

• Cover up everything which you don’t want to paint or get stained while the work is in progress. 

• Once you are done with the entire process, clean the equipment properly and protect your investment. 

With thorough research, the right combination of paints and keeping every little detail in mind, you will be all set to paint your place the right way. To avoid any doubt or unnecessary hazard midway, it is always advised to consult a professional.