Your home is in need of a makeover, but your budget doesn't allow for major changes. You then decide that wall painting can solve the problem and give it a new look.
However, financial reserves do not allow you to hire a professional painter, so you decide to venture out and face the challenge of painting the walls of your home. But, how to do it efficiently? Check out some tips to help her paint the walls of her home without worry.
1 ? Clean the wall
The first step is to thoroughly clean the wall that will receive the paint. To do this, use a sponge moistened with a solution of water and liquid detergent. Scrub the wall with the sponge to remove dirt.
2 ? Mark the area that will receive the ink.
Use masking tape to protect areas that will not receive paint, such as baseboards, plaster moldings or door trim. Glue the tape to the outside corner of these areas, making sure that the end of the tape is glued exactly to the wall against the protected area.
3? Apply primer
Primer is a special paint that prepares the surface to receive the paint. The product allows better paint adhesion to the surface, increases paint durability and provides additional protection to the painted material.
To apply it, pour it into a container, dip the paint roller into the primer, sliding the roller back and forth to remove any excess and prevent dripping.
Make sure the roller is completely covered with primer and apply it to a section of the wall, rolling the roller up and down until the section is completely covered with a layer of product.
Continue until the entire wall is covered with a primer coat, reapplying the product as needed. Tip: Follow the manufacturer's instructions, which are printed on the product can, regarding the drying time.
4? Paint the edges
Start by applying paint to the edges and areas protected by masking tape. Dip a small brush in the paint until it covers about one third of the bristles.
Always apply paint in the direction it goes from tape to the wall, covering about seven inches of painted wall. Continue until the surface near the protected areas is painted.
5? The painting begins in the form of? W?
Pour the paint into a container, dip the paint roller in the paint and remove the excess. Slide the roller into the wall forming a "w" without moving the roller away from the surface. Repeat the procedure backwards and forwards, covering the unpainted spaces until a section of the wall is completely covered. Continue until the wall is covered with paint and dip the roller in the paint again as needed.
6? Remove the masking tape and wait for the paint to dry
Remove glued tapes while the ink is still fresh to prevent the removal of ink that is already dry. Wait as long as necessary until the ink dries completely.
Always remember to protect yourself and protect surrounding objects and surfaces from paint that may drip or fall. Another suggestion is to be very careful when using stairs and climbing objects to climb and to paint on higher parts. Every care is essential to achieve the desired result without problems.
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