Prepping your Walls for Painting
Starting a new painting project sounds like just the right amount of change to bring you into the Spring season. The perfect place to start is a fresh new interior look. To get moving forward with this new project you need to prep your walls. Painting any room requires more thought than just choosing a color. You want to make sure the application looks neat and is long lasting, and most importantly, will not need to be redone.
Here at Richmond Painting and Decorating we know how exciting a freshly painted room can be for a homeowner. Before you get too hasty to dive in we want to make sure you prep the walls. Without taking the proper steps to prep your room, the finished paint job will appear unclean and unprofessional, not to mention the paint might begin to chip at a faster rate.
REPAIRING DAMAGES
We all know how tempting it can be to think that a coat of paint will cover up all the flaws in the wall, but this far from the truth. Painting over damages is not worth the effort because the end result will look just as bad, if not worse. You want to be sure that the walls feel smooth when you run your hands over it. This can entail a variety of repairs, depending on what the issues may be some spackling and sanding may be required for that smooth finish.
CLEANING
The walls need to be well cleaned before they can be painted. They might already appear to be clean to the naked eye but small particles of dust build up much too quickly. Wiping down the walls thoroughly until they are dust free will get the job done. Always remember to not begin painting until the walls are completely dry or the paint will not adhere properly to the wall. Patience is required because this step may take some time.
PROTECTING TRIM
Details matter, especially ones that will not be painted. All the trim bordering the walls should be taped using painters tape to avoid accidental splotches. No one has that steady of a hand, so don’t be lazy. The same goes for electrical sockets, light switches, shelving units and anything else on your wall that is not going to be painted.
CALLING THE PROFESSIONALS
Painting is clearly a very big job that requires a lot more time and effort than you may be able to set aside. Because of the fact that there are so many possibilities to make mistakes, your best bet may be to hire a professional painting company. That’s where we come in! Richmond Painting and Decorating will handle a majority of the prep work and as a reputable company we will ensure to do a job that is quick, professional, and of high quality guaranteed. Call Richmond Painting today at 262-770-1079 to get more information.