You’re painting your rooms all wrong – experts reveal the right way to do it to make things MUCH quicker
IF you are looking to transform your house it is important to know the basics, such as what the correct order to paint a room is.
Anyone who’s ever tried to apply ceiling paint after a long day of wall painting will tell you it’s best to stick to a plan.
Painting in the right order will make the process easier, as well as helping you avoid any mistakes along the way.
To help you get the perfect finish, Michael Rolland, interior expert and MD at , has put together an easy to follow step-by-step guide which will make the process a whole lot quicker.
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When starting any painting project, the expert notes it's important to first ensure that your surfaces, such as walls and furniture, are in good condition.
"If there are considerable flaws or signs of wear and tear you may need to do a bit of sanding and filling of any cracks and holes," Michael explains.
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Next, he says plan how you want your room to look.
"Will you be using one colour for all the walls or including a feature wall?" Michael asks. "Remember you are not limited to a single colour, you can opt for complementary, contrasting or accent colours,or whatever colour scheme suits your home and personal taste."
He went on to note that adding colour to highlight mouldings, windows and doors can also be a great way to flesh out a room.
"When deciding what colour you want to use try to imagine how you want the room to feel. Warm or cool? Clean and calm or bright and playful?" Michael says.
Adding colour to highlight mouldings, windows and doors can be a great way to flesh out a room
Michael Rolland, interior expert at The Paint Shed
"This will help you land on a colour family, once you have that you can pick colours based on how they will interact with your furniture, art and the rest of the house."
Another top tip? Pick up some sample shades to try out a colour before you invest in it.
"Paint colours can look different when dried or at different times of the day, for this reason we always recommend testing out a few colours before making a final decision," he explains.
Get tools suitable for your paint and surfaces
Every project is different and you may need different materials and accessories depending on your paint, design and the condition of your surfaces.
But according to Michael, a basic guide to what you will need includes the following: Paint, paintbrush, paint roller, extension pole, drop cloths, paint tray, paint tape, sandpaper, putty knife and filler.
Push furniture to the centre
Rather than spending valuable time removing furniture, Michael suggests simply pushing it to the centre of the room.
"Cover the floor and your furniture with a drop cloth or a plastic sheet to avoid any paint splatter," he continues.
Next, he advises applying painters' tape or masking tape to the walls, on the rooms corners, doors, light switch, windows and mouldings to make the painting process easier.
Start on the ceiling and work your way down
Michael Rolland, interior expert at The Paint Shed
He adds: "Then, ensure you have filled any holes in the wall and sand them down once dry to ensure a smooth even surface.
"Lastly, give the walls a clean, nothing is more disappointing than painting dust into the wall."
Paint top to bottom
"Once the room is ready to paint it's best to work from top to bottom, start on the ceiling and work your way down," Michael says.
He goes on to note how you should begin by mixing your paint and then on a ladder, cut in along the ceiling with a brush.
"Using a roller attached to an extension pole you can paint the rest of the ceiling," he explains. "Repeat this process when painting the walls."
When painting doors and windows, the expert advises using a small paintbrush, apply at least two coats of woodwork paint and remember to allow adequate drying time between coats.
"Last but not least is the skirting boards," he says. "After you have sanded any cracks and tapped off where the wall and skirting meet, you should apply two coats of gloss, satin or eggshell paint with a small paintbrush.
"Carefully remove the tape and you are done! Remember to view in the daylight to ensure you haven’t missed anywhere or don’t require another coat."
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