How To: DIY Painting Prep For Interior Rooms

There is nothing like a new paint job to revitalize your home and to provide a new look. When you get the urge to repaint your interior rooms, it is important to prep your room first so that the new paint job is lasting and fresh. There are several things you can do yourself to prep your room for painting before you either repaint or call a professional in Orlando to come complete the paint job.

The first step is removing all furniture and wall decorations from your interior room. By removing these items you will free up room to move around as you work, and you will ensure that these items do not accidentally get paint on them. You will also want to remove the electrical outlet covers; by removing them early they will be pristine when put back in place after painting. The last thing you will want to do is cover the floor with a plastic sheet or a drop cloth to make sure paint doesn’t drip onto the floor. Both can be purchased for a low price Orlando painting and home improvement stores like Home Depot & Lowe’s.

Once you have secured your items and placed your drop cloth on the floor, you will need to spackle any holes or indents that appear on your intended wall. You can do this by using some compound and a putty knife. Spread the compound evenly over the hole in a thin layer. When dry, sand it until smooth. This will remove the imperfections and fix any damage to the wall. Once you have finished spackling you will want to apply a primer to the wall to help cover stains and the compound, as well as to help the paint to look its absolute best.

Before you begin painting the last thing you will want to do is apply painters tape to your trim to make sure that your paint comes out evenly and to make sure paint does not get onto the trim itself. By following these DIY prepping steps before painting your room you will guarantee that not only will your wall look great, but your paint job will too. Want to learn more about preparing to paint your home’s interior? Call the Orlando painting pros at New Ceilings today at 407-378-6040.