Diy Room Designs

A new coat of paint will be the basis for the design of your new room. interior designer will tell you that the paint is the cheapest way to enhance the look of any room. Here are nine easy steps to prepare your walls before you start painting.

Step 1 - Fill any cracks and repair holes before you paint. For a small nail holes, old fashioned white toothpaste works well. You want a plain white - no gel, no gel stripes for a "fresh, minty taste" - just a basic white toothpaste. Squeeze a small dot at your fingertips, then refined in the hole, pushing the toothpaste into the hole until it is full. To nail hole bigger, buy a small container walls Patch - just a few dollars at any home improvement center. Use a putty knife to fill in the gaps bigger and smoother surface. Use slightly damp cloth to gently smooth the surface.

Step 2 - Smooth any other rough surfaces before painting. After you have patched nail holes and cracks, run your hand gently in all other areas of your wall to find other rough areas that might not be seen before. Take a small piece of fine sandpaper and gently rub in circles in a rough area, then wipe the dust off with a slightly damp cloth.

Step 3 - Clean up all the wall surfaces with a clean cloth slightly damp to remove dust or cobwebs. Look for places that are dirty or greasy around lights or on the wall behind the bed pillows. Using a small amount of glass cleaner to gently cleanse the area, be careful not to get too damp walls.

Step 4 - a common tool is a tray of paint, good quality brush, damp cloth to wipe small droplets, stick to stir the paint before the start, a paper towel in the case of spills, fabric large decline to protect the carpet or floor, and a few rolls of painters blue recording. You also need to Patch the nail, as mentioned above.

Step 5 - Run the blue painter's tape along the wall of the adjacent areas, such as along the window molding, along the edges of the ceiling or crown molding, on the edge, around the door jams, etc. Press firmly tape to prevent paint from seeping underneath. Also remove the cover on a plastic plate on the wall switches and wall outlets before starting to paint.

Step 6 - Primer is not required but includes bright colors or dark and usually means you need only one coat of paint. Your cat will usually last longer and have a better finish when the primary use. Several primer paint can be tinted to the color you want so that you get it all done in just one step and save costs overall paints. Ask the sales person who brands available for tinting, because not all of them are sold that way.

Step 7 - This is probably the most difficult step because there are a lot of choices of colors. Ask friends or family who has been painted before to help you make the best choice. look what's 'bright and happy' to you may seem flashy and conspicuous to others. By asking friends, you will benefit from their experience. Another good tip is to record the paint swatch to the wall for a few days. Checked several times a day in different light conditions. Sometimes what looks pale green in the morning light may appear dull gray at a later date. After a few days, you will know if the color will remain faithful, regardless of time of day or the angle of sunlight.

Step 8 - Always choose a quality paint for long term results and ease of maintenance. Do not buy the cheapest, but you also do not need to buy the most expensive either. Buy somewhere in the middle is your best choice and always choose the established and successful brand for good quality. Ask your sales clerk if you need help.

Step 9 - Give the paint drying time is fairly new before moving any furniture or accessory back into the room. Once the paint is almost dry but still tacky, gently remove the blue painter's tape. Wait until the paint is completely dry will mean some paint would come from when you remove the blue tape. Removing the tape before the paint is fully set is secret and give the best results.