Paint your Wall like a Pro On A Budget
Worried about painting your walls? Wanting a professional
finish without the cost? Here at Decorating Centre Online, we always try to give
you the very best advice on all your decorating needs.
A fresh coat of paint can be a wonderful way of refreshing
your spaces an give your space a revamp. Whether you’re wanting to paint your
whole house, or even just one wall, a lick of paint can have a bigger impact
than you think.
Whether it’s making the room feel refreshed, bringing a
whole new colour to your space, or even just to make your space feel a little
bigger, we have you covered.
If you’re wanting to ‘Paint your Wall like a Pro On A Budget’,
follow this guide below to answer all your painting prayers.
1.
Picking a Colour
Choosing a colour to paint your home with may seem like the easiest part of the painting process, but it can be more difficult than you
think!
With over 16,000 Big Brand Colours using our Colour MatchingService, there’s a lot to choose from!
The best way to choose your colours for
your home is to firstly check out our social media channels for some
inspiration on colours and schemes, and then to buy yourself a tester pot.
Our tester pots are a great way of trying out your colour
before you go for a big tin.
We always recommend testing our colours on either
the wall you’re wanting to paint on, or our Axus Colour Testing Board as white
paper can often skew the colour you’re after providing an inaccurate depiction
of it.
Make sure you test at least an A4 size of the colour as it
will give you a better idea of what your chosen colour will be!
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2.
Choose the Right Equipment
Choosing the right equipment for painting is the difference
between a bad-looking wall and a professional-looking wall.
With the help of our Complete Painting Bundle, you can
choose everything you need for your latest decorating project.
Below is a list of everything you will need for your latest
painting project:
Depending on the state of your walls and your individual
painting project, you might not need all of the equipment above, or you might
need extras, but never fear we’re always available via email, telephone, DM or
even carrier pigeon (okay, maybe not carrier pigeon) for any advice on products
you might need!
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3.
Fix any Imperfections in your Wall
Although this may seem like a given, skipping this step can
leave you with rough and often lumpy-looking walls.
What you will need for this step:
It really depends on what is wrong with your wall in the
first place, however some commonly needed piece of equipment to fix any imperfections
in your wall are:
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Filler
To ensure that you get a professional finish every time,
examine your wall for any holes or cracks or any other imperfections.
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Using our Red Devil One Time filler and our Filling Blades,
make sure any cracks and holes are filled in. Sand down this surface to give a
smooth finish once the filler is dry.
For any flaking paint, simply use a scraper to scrape off
the flaking areas and sand down any lumpy areas.
If your wall has any other issues- such as damp, mould,
plaster issues or anything else- make sure that you use the right tools for the
job.
If you’re unsure on what to use or how to fix your wall before painting,
simply email, telephone or DM us for our expert advice and guidance. We’re
always happy to help!
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| Decorating Centre Online: Red Devil One Time Filler 250G £2.50 |
4.
Lightly
Sand your Walls (skip this step if you’re using matt paint on matt paint)
What you will need for this step:
Satin and gloss paint has a sheen to it which can often make
it difficult for matte paints to stick to the surface. To aid this adhesion, it’s
best to either lightly sand down your walls using gentle pressure in a
circular motion.
However, if you have a very large space to paint, or don’t
have the time to sand down your walls, a primer such as Zinsser’s Gardz which
will help the different types of paint to adhere to each other.
5.
Clean your Walls
If you have sanded down your walls, cleaning them is a
necessary step to ensure that your walls will be smooth with your final coat of
paint.
What you will need for this step:
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Bucket
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Sponge
You can use some diluted sugar soap to clean down your walls
(ensure that you’re using gloves during this step as sugar soap can sometimes
be an irritant).
Use a large sponge and clean down your walls with this
diluted sugar-soap mixture.
Make sure that you rinse down the walls with water after
this step is complete.
6.
Tape Off Areas you don’t want Painted
Whether its light switches or other walls, make sure that
you tape off any areas you don’t want paint getting onto.
What you will need for this step:
The best type of tape to use is Low tac Decorator’s Tape as
it will be less likely to remove your paint when it is peeled away. Ensure that
you pull the tape off the wall very gently when you decide to remove it.
If you are painting your walls a different colour to your
skirting boards, you can use Masq tape and Drape 90 Day Gold to tape off your
skirting board and ensure that they are fully protected from any paint
splatters or drips.
7.
Use Dust Sheets to Cover Areas
Dust Sheets are a great way of preventing your paint from ruining
your carpet, laminate, surfaces and even bits of furniture too.
What you will need for this step:
The best way to ensure that your paint will not ruin the
rest of your room is to remove any pieces of furniture or accessories from the
space before you begin painting.
However, for larger pieces of furniture or surfaces which cannot
be removed from your space, covering them with either a Polythene or Cotton
twill Dust Sheet will ensure that they continue looking fresh and new.
Now you’re ready to start painting!
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8. Have a Cuppa
Take a break before you start the big work, you’ve earned
it!
9.
Cut in the Edges
Using a cutting-in brush, paint the edges of your walls in
order to ensure that your paint covers the whole wall.
What you will need for this step:
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Paint
Make sure that the edges are always wet to make sure that
there will be no distinction between the cutting-in edge and the rolled wall
too.
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10.
Roller Your First Coat
Using an appropriate pile roller- medium pile is perfect for
smooth and semi-smooth surfaces- roller the paint on your wall.
What you will need for this step:
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Paint
Load your brush up with an appropriate amount of paint and
apply to the wall in a smooth motion. Just like above, make sure that the edges
are always wet to ensure a smooth finish.
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11.
Wait for your Paint to Dry
Wait for your first layer of paint to dry- depending on the product this can vary between a couple of hours to 24 hours, make sure to check
the tin before you paint.
What you will need for this step:
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Cup of Tea
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Maybe even biscuits if you fancy it!
This step is always a good excuse to have another cuppa as
you wait.
12.
Paint your Second Coat
What you will need for this step:
Follow the same advice in step 10.
13.
Wait for your Paint to Dry
Follow the same advice in step 11. Or maybe vary it with a
cup of coffee instead.
14.
Remove your Masking Tape and Dust Sheets
When your paint is touch dry, you can remove your masking
tape and dust sheets from your room.
What you will need for this step:
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Bin bags
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| Decorating Centre Online: Masq Tape & Drape 90 Day Gold |
15.
Clean your Brushes & Roller
If your paint is water-based, you can just clean with water
thoroughly.
If it’s oil-based, you can use Turpentine or our ZinsserB-I-N Brush Cleaner and Restorer.
What you will need for this step:
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| Decorating Centre Online: Zinsser B-I-N Brush Cleaner and Restorer 500mls £6.99 |
ALL DONE!
If you need any more help or advice for your decorating project, please don’t hesitate to DM us on any of our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter & YouTube),
email us on sales@decoratingcentreonline.co.uk,
phone us on 01388 665844 or even live chat us on our website.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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