4 Mistakes Made By Amateur Painters: Perth Expert Advice

By Author: Michael Cotterill
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The commonly held belief held by many amateur painters in Perth is that it’s easy to paint a home. In some ways this is understandable; there is plenty of available advice and access to high quality paint and tools is easy. However, getting the best results is extremely difficult if you don’t have a lot of relevant experience. Many amateur painters only tackle a project once every two or three years, and this simply cannot compare to a professional painter. In this article, we will look at four common amateur painting mistakes.

1. Using Cheap Tools

It may be tempting to use the cheapest brushes and rollers that you can find. After all, if painting isn’t your stock in trade, it may seem like a bad idea to invest in the very best tools for the job. However, in order to get the very best finish for your painting project, you will need access to the best brushes and rollers. When you use cheaper tools for your painting, the results will reflect your choices, and you may spend a lot of time trying to tidy up your work afterward. A professional painter will have the very best painting equipment, and it’s a better ...
... idea to hire them to get the job done right.

2. A Lack of Preparation

Applying paint occurs near the end of the painting job, and without adequate preparation, it will not go well. A professional painter will spend the vast majority of their time and skill on preparation work. The surfaces need to be well cleaned, any old paint must be removed and the cracks filled and sanded flat. Having a clean and clear surface before the paint is applied is the only way to get a professional finish. This can take a long time if your not sure how to proceed and if you need a faster and hassle free experience it may be a better idea to hire a professional painter.

3. Skipping Primer

Any surface that needs to be painted will need a coat of primer applied before the main paint selection is applied. This primer coat is needed to cover up any remaining surface flaws and to provide an even base that you paint can adhere to. If you skip the primer process, you may notice that your results are not great. A lack of primer can often lead to a series of nick's, dents and scratches in your surfaces and this will result in a very amateur looking painted finish.

4. Using Poor Quality Paint

The quality of the paint that you use will have a major effect on how the surfaces look at the end of the job. This may seem obvious, but many people use the cheapest paint that they can find, and yet they seem surprised when the results are disappointing. Cheaper paint will require more coats, and it will provide a less durable finish.

If you need to hire professional painters in Perth get in touch with Elite Painting for a no obligation quote today.

Michael Cotterill: Owner of Elite Painting as well as a well known Mandurah Painters will be offering house painting tips and information about painting, tools, equipment, and paint. You can learn more about our services by visiting us at [http://www.elitepainting.com.au].