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Home Improvement
2010-10-01 10:11:00
Tips on painting home interiors?
Answer: Interior painting can be fun. But to make sure the process goes smoothly, there are a few details that one must pay attention to.
The most frequently asked question is, “How much paint do I need to buy?” To calculate the amount needed for ceilings, multiply the length of the ceiling by the width, then divide that number by 350 (the average square feet covered by one gallon). For walls in your room, add the length of each wall, then multiply by the height of the room. Once you have that number, subtract 20 sq. feet for each door, and 15 for each window. Divide this number by 350, and that will give you the amount of paint needed.
Once you have your paint, it is important to make it last. Air is the number one enemy of paint. To keep your paint in its prime liquid state for the longest period of time, pour your paint into a bucket or tray. This forces you to keep replenishing the paint, keeping its liquid consistency. Close the lid tightly on any unused paint cans. When painting with rollers, make sure the roller is well made. Cheap rollers tend to scatter paint and leave pieces of fuzz on your wall. When using a brush, make sure the base and bristles are thick-this is a sure sign of a quality brush. Before you begin painting, especially ceilings, cover furniture and floors with cloth or tarp to protect from paint. Remove light bulbs and fixture covers.
Primer should be used on all interior surfaces to help ensure the quality of the top coat. The primer should be dry by the time the room is finished. Two to three coats of paint are recommended. Any more can cause paint to eventually peel. Coats can be added as soon as the previous coat is dry to the touch.
Make sure to keep the room well ventilated. As fun as painting can be, safety should always be your number one priority.
