Get Interior House Painting this Spring

Spring is the best time to consider interior house painting. Now that you can soon enjoy warmer weather, it will be more comfortable to work indoors. Also, the increased daylight hours will give you more time to improve your living spaces and provide better lighting to see how your walls look.

To prepare for interior house painting, here are some steps to take:

Choosing colors for your interior walls is probably the most exciting part of the project because of the vast array of options available. 

If you’re already in love with your current colors, stick to the same hue or opt for a similar shade to perk up your walls and give them a new leash on life. In contrast, if you’re looking for a completely new look, you can go as bright or as dark as you want to. 

Of course, certain colors work best in certain areas, so that might be something you want to keep in mind. For instance, when painting a small room, you need to stay away from dark shades. Darker colors have a tendency to make things seem smaller than they actually are and crampy-looking rooms might not be on your list of goals for your interior house painting project.

To avoid running to the store every time you realize you’re missing a few supplies, make a list of the supplies that you need. Add primer, paint, brushes, rollers, painter’s tape, paint buckets and drop clothes to your list. If you don’t know what products to use, ask your local hardware for recommendations.

When buying paint supplies, remember that value does not guarantee quality. Instead of trying to save a few dollars, go for trusted paint brands like Behr and Sherwin-Williams that guarantee quality results. While this might cost you a little more, it will last longer on your walls – eventually saving you money in the long run.

Once you’ve placed all of your furniture in the middle of the room and covered them with a protective tarp, it’s time to clean those surfaces. Get a canvas drop cloth and wipe away all surface dirt and dust. If you find any cracks or holes in your walls, fill these in with caulking. 

Professional painters will assure you that the key to beautifully painted walls is the prep work. Take your time preparing your surfaces and address any issues. By going the extra mile, albeit tedious, you can guarantee beautifully painted walls that will last for a very long time.

Now you can finally add color to those walls! As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to start at the edges of your walls and work your way to the center. Most edges, especially if you have trimming, require a careful application. Once you’re done with the edges, the application will become much easier.

Once you’re done with a wall, you can then move on to the next. Make sure that you follow the instructions for the next coat of paint. Some paint types require a couple of hours before you can paint the second coat, and some types require a whole day to dry. Make sure that you take this into consideration when you take on your interior house painting project.

The last step on our list is to clean up. Make sure that you store away your tools and equipment before calling it a day. Remove all painter’s tape from your walls and run your walls through with a dry drop cloth. Once you’re done, you can start returning your furniture to its original place.

Taking on interior house painting is a huge task but it yields amazing results. It can refresh your living spaces and give you a new outlook in the everyday life. Whether you choose to do this yourself or hire a professional painting company, knowing the above steps will help you be guided in the process.

If you want to entrust your home improvement to professionals, our painters at Tar Heel Painters are ready to help. 

We provide exceptional interior and exterior house painting services that guarantee quality and long-lasting results. All of our painting experts are thoroughly screened and trained. With years of experience under our belts, we can assure you of a stress-free experience in renovating your interior spaces.

If you are located in Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Wilmington, Durham, or High Point, get a FREE estimate from our interior house painters TODAY. 

You can reach us at (336) 502-8707. 

Let’s get started on transforming your home. We look forward to assisting you in your next interior painting project.