Most of us can do an okay job of painting a room. But a seasoned professional does a great job. Obviously, pros have more experience than the average homeowner, but they also know techniques and tricks that make them better painters. We share with you some of the techniques we have learned over the years in making a painting job go more smoothly. As a professional painter you learn a lot over the years that helps you work more efficiently and get better results. Some of what you’ll read may surprise you. For instance, our secrets won’t cut painting time. Painters spend two to four days on an average-size room. That’s how long it takes to prep, prime and paint correctly. It’s more work, but when you stand back to admire the results, you’ll agree it’s time well spent.
To begin, move everything out of the room. We have seen painting jobs that weren’t prepped well because people didn’t follow Rule No. 1. Bigger pieces of furniture can sometimes be left covered in the center of larger rooms, but if you are repairing drywall, we say take everything out. Drywall dust goes everywhere. Remove doors, light fixtures and hardware, and label everything with masking tape. Also, invest in drop cloths. It’s surprising how well a few drops of paint can cover a floor and it’s much better to take the precautions ahead of time. Buy high-quality drop cloths, such as canvas or paper-backed plastic. Paint will soak right through lightweight fabrics and bedsheets. Plastic sheeting works, but it’s very slippery and doesn’t absorb drips. Clearing the room and properly preparing the walls makes a world of difference in the finished product and gives your walls and room that wow factor. Give us a call at Caspian Painting or fill out our contact form and one of our painting professionals will be in touch promptly to schedule a free consultation.
