3 Painting Mistakes To Dodge During Do-it-yourself (diy) Projects

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With little effort, if you want to change the look of your room, painting it is the path to go. But…. Before you jump in to get done with your DIY projects, you need some forethought and planning. Otherwise, you are going to end up staring blankly at the messed up walls. Applying color is easy but if there is no pre-plan, it can cost more than just time – it can cost you thousands of rupees in Nepal to fix it.

1. Leaving out surface preparation
Painting is not about starting with brushes, rollers, and paint right away. There is more to it. If you want to do it like a professional painter, you should be aware of the importance of proper preparation like:
• Fixing the surface
Painting without fixing the surface means highlighting the existing flaws. You can avoid this by smoothing out the rough edges and fill in the cracks and scratches before you roll the paint.
• Clean up wall
Do you think it is just the paint making your wall look dirty? No. It is also dirt and grime built up during all the time. If you paint over it, it can bleed through. Make sure to clean ...
... up all the fingerprints, discoloration, and smudges before you even touch paint.
• Cover up
Save yourself from spending extra time to get rid of those paint stains. Move movable things out of the room and cover up remaining things including floor to save it from accidental spills.

2. Not using the right high-quality tool
Every job needs tools to finish it and only with the right tools comes perfection. During painting, if you using wrong brushes, you are going to leave streaks and smears all over. Do not compromise in quality as they not just do their job well but make the job easier to do as well. While buying painting tools, look for:
• For latex paint – synthetic bristles; For oil-based – natural bristles
• Roller liners to make cleaning easier
• Rollers with dense foam for easier and thorough application

3. Do not leave out painter's tape
Painter's tape is a thing among professionals because it is important. To avoid accidental slips or mistakes and to get cleanest and sharpest lines, seal painter's tape. However, remember to peel off the paint before it dries or the dried off paint might come along.

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