Your Ultimate Guide to Completing an Interior Painting Job Smoothly

Expert interior painters are well aware that the colours you coat your rooms with are one of the most crucial factors impacting the overall aura of your house and how welcoming it feels when one enters. Some even go to the extent of stating that paint is the only factor that matters in terms of your room ambiance.

The colours that one is surrounded by impact one’s mood and energy levels. This is the reason why one must pay close attention to the interior painting of the house. First of all, you need to select the right colours. Now, the second and most important task is to select the right professionals for the project.  If you live in Auckland, hiring a team of expert house painters in North Shore to paint your walls is an essential step. Along with hiring a team of experienced professionals, here are some of the other things that you need to keep in mind. 

Preparing the Room and Surface

The walls are the canvas for every painter, which is why it is important to ensure that it is prepared to perfection. For surface preparation, here are a few things that you must follow: 

• Removing all types of hardware: Any door knobs, window knobs, hooks, electric covers, and light fixtures that may cause an obstruction to the painting project must be removed. You can store them in different boxes and name them appropriately so that it is easier for you to find them later. 
• Clearing out the furniture: If possible, you must remove all the furniture from inside the room. You can relocate it to a different room so that you have a clear working site. On the other hand, if there are a few furniture pieces that can’t be taken out, you must cover them with a plastic sheet for protection. 
• Protecting the floor: The next step of the process is to protect the floor. You don’t want droplets or splatters of paint all over. For the floor, you can use a plastic-lined canvas drop cloth to protect the surface. Now, for the areas that the plastic cloth can’t cover, you can use painter’s tape. This prevents the paint from slipping through the edges. 
• Filling the holes and cracks: Another thing that you need to pay close attention to is the walls and trims. Additionally, check for any holes that may be present on the surface. If the surface has any wide dents or holes, you can use a joint compound mix and mesh tape to fill them up. For smaller holes and cracks, you can use a flexible patching compound. 
• Sanding the Surface Down: A smooth surface is essential for a smooth finish. Now, to achieve a smooth surface, scuff sand the doors, windows, and other mouldings with 220-grit sandpaper, and for the walls use 120-grit sandpaper. 

Choosing the Right Equipment

Once the surface is clear, you need the right equipment for the painting job. It includes the right primer, paint, and tools. Let us look at them one by one: 

• Selecting the right primer: Now, primer isn’t an absolute necessity. If your walls are in good condition or if the colour of the previous paint is of the same formulation and shade, there is no need for a primer. But for new walls and plasters, walls with deteriorated paint jobs, or for a drastic colour change, using a primer is absolutely essential. For the walls, we suggest using a water-based primer, such as latex. Additionally, if you are painting wood and metal surfaces, oil-based primers are the best. 
• Choosing the right paint finish: You have different options for the paint finish, ranging from flat paint finish, which is also the least reflective, to eggshell paint finish, which has a low sheen. You can also go for a satin finish, which has a silky touch and feel, and a glossy and semi-glossy finish, which are shiny and the most durable. 
• Selecting the right equipment: The next thing you need is the right equipment. Firstly, you will need paint brushes of different sizes: a 1/2-inch angled sash brush for the details and a 1/2-inch sash brush for the bigger surfaces. You will also need a paint roller, pole sander, and painter’s tape for other details. All the equipment together will allow you to complete the task to perfection. 

Hiring the Right Professional Painters

Now, all the things mentioned above may overwhelm you. Painting is a skill that can be perfected only with experience. This is the reason why you need a team of professional painters to paint your home’s interiors.

Choosing Eco Painters for your job will make a huge difference in the way your painting project is completed. We take care of all the factors mentioned above and are equipped with all the tools for a smooth paint job that enhances the atmosphere of your rooms and home.