How to paint a house- you know it’s time to paint your house if your house paint is peeling or its chipped in many locations and varying surfaces, your paint color is faded or it’s too dirty to be cleaned off.
You can easily transform the look of your home with a fresh coat of paint, making it seem new in a matter of days or weeks depending on the size of your house. Additionally, painting allows you to decorate your house or property thus, increasing its value tremendously, let alone giving a major boost to your home’s curb appeal.
But before you get started, there are a few things you should do:
Top House Painting Tips
Know the Size you’re working with
Walk around the perimeter of your house and check the amount of surface that needs the facelift. Some places might require repairs, for instance, the exterior which is usually exposed to harsh weather conditions. And if it’s just a room, measure the size of the area to be painted. You can measure each wall dimension and calculate the area, or calculate the area in square meters.
This will help you know the amount of paint required for the job, as well as the amount of undercoat and when needed. However, it is always better to have more paint than to run out mid-project.
Knowing the size will also allow you to plan the work before the job starts.
Prep Your Surface
You need a well-prepared surface for the paint to adhere to.
For exterior surfaces, you will be required to start with scraping then lightly sanding to key the surface by removing the chipped masonry paint and peeled areas. Follow with pressure washing afterward where possible and allow to dry.
This crucial exterior painting step ensures that dirt is removed, and gets rid of old paint, mildew, and chalking that you may not be able to see yourself. Thus, the new masonry paint will last considerably longer
For the interior, apply the filler on the cracks on the wall after scraping with a stainless-steel scraper, dusting, and cleaning with a damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner so that the Interior paint will have a clean, dust-free surface to stick to.
- Protect Anything You Don’t Want to be Painted
Take the time to cover floors, furniture, and other hardware, as well as lighting fixtures before you begin a paint project. You can use drop cloths, canvas tarp, or plastic sheets. Afterward, use tape to secure them in place.
For exterior painting, cover shrubbery with a plastic sheet and tape in place. Remember to also cover with a canvas that’s sturdier to walk on unlike plastic that easily slides.
How To Paint A House
When picking your paint, you want to consider the following house painting tips
- The look and feel you want to achieve.
Do you want it bright and airy? White and pastel colors would be a good choice, while bright yellow or green would help achieve a fun and happy look. For a calm and serene vibe, medium tones like blue would be perfect while dark colors like navy blue or charcoal would befit a dramatic and moody vibe!
You may not know how to paint your house in the right colour, so its essential you nail that aspect of the job before commmiting to buying all your paint.
The overall vibe of your home will also be impacted by the design or décor of your home.
- Pick up samples of paint
With samples, you’re able to test on the surface before you can purchase large quantities of the exact paint you want.
- Consider the lighting and location
The lighting and location of the spots to be painted can slightly alter the way paint colors look on the surface than they really appear on the paint swatches. Thus, you want to be confident about your decision before you make the investment.
While exterior paint is also about your personal choice of color, you must go for durable paint since it’s about protecting your home from harsh weather conditions, like the extreme heat and cold conditions.
- Choose the right sheen.
The paint finish or sheen also impacts the way paint color shows up.
Sheen refers to how much light the paint reflects. Thus, the more reflective the paint is, the shinier it will look.
Usually, flat or matte paint has no shine, can hide imperfections but can be harder to keep clean while high gloss paint is hard, ultra-shiny, very reflective and shows more defects. While it is easy to clean, it offers too much shine for interior walls thus preferable for accents you want to stand out, doors, and window trims.
If the color of your paint is dark and rich, and you don’t want a super shiny effect, step down at least one level on the sheen scale. That’s because darker and richer paint colors have more colorant which boosts sheen.
Also, note that adding sheen also adds to the cost.
- Buy high-quality tools and materials
Paint application is an important factor for an appealing home.
As you splurge on great paint, remember to also acquire high-quality brushes and roller covers that give perfect coverage, ensuring you don’t waste time and paint on re-application.
For sealing out protected areas, high-end painter’s tape is a great choice.
Looking For A Great Choice of Paint?
At Buzzweld, we pride ourselves in our InHouse / OutHouse Interior & Exterior Matt Emulsion. Whether you are redecorating homes, commercial premises, workshop walls & more, this paint can give you a much-desired output.
It is available in white and a tintable shade too, that is neutral, allowing you to add a preferred tint colorant to it.
The paint has a thick and creamy consistency that brushes out well and provides excellent coverage even over difficult colors, and bases such as wood. Thanks to its self-priming properties, you wouldn’t require any primer on most porous surfaces. Thus, one fewer coat to apply for a quicker project with less complexity and cost.
InHouse house paint provides an elegant, matte, low-sheen finish thus suitable for all walls-from kitchens, ceilings, bathrooms, and other masonry walls. It also gives a long-life coating for surfaces of plaster, cement, concrete, and wood.
Additionally, our InHouse house paint is easy to clean, resistant to dirt pick-up, and weather-proofing thus able to withstand external weather conditions for longer.
If you’re looking to complete your painting project with our InHouse house paint:
- Get your painting kit ready, including a filling paste, a putty knife, a drop cloth, plastic gloves, paint thinner (water), and a paint can opener / stirrer.
- Prepare the surface as recommended above.
- Stir your paint prior to use. Usually, paint is shaken in a machine to ensure that it is mixed properly. However, before you start painting, you should also stir the paint. The longer the paint sits, the more you will need to stir it before use.
- Apply using two coats for even coverage. Afterward, allow it to become touch dry, and fully cured, typically 2-3 hours between coats.
Usually, drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and, ventilation of the area. Thus, it’s a wise choice to paint in dry weather.
- When painting, always start near the ceiling and work your way down for the smoothest finish; that way you can catch drips as you work.
- Also, paint the corners & edges with the brush first before using the roller. This will flatten any brushstrokes left on the wall for an evenly painted surface. Use the roller with an extension pole, applying just enough pressure so you can reach the maximum amount of area with the least effort, and without straining your back.
- After painting, open the doors and windows to allow the air to dry the paint. As well, refrain from touching or brushing on the surface (whether indoors or outdoors) until it completely dries.
You will enjoy painting with our InHouse / OutHopuse Interior & Exterior Matt Emulsion. You will use fewer coats, no primer, and less time and money for an amazing coverage.
We hope you have enjoyed our top house painting tips and remember, if unsure about the amount of paint you will need, our professionals can help you know a realistic estimate of how much paint you’ll really need so that you can buy it all at once to keep your color consistent from beginning to the end.