This article will present some useful information on the actual process of painting
. This will not only be useful if you are painting yourself, but also if you are getting a contractor to do the job.
Steps Involved
Once you have decided on the color, you are ready for the fun! There are five major steps in the painting process:
Step 1: Preparing the Surface - Whether you are painting exterior walls or interior surfaces, preparing the surface is a critical step. The surface to be painted needs to be suitable for accepting the paint. The procedure that you need to follow will depend on the type of paint to be used. Removing debris and cleaning the surface of any loose material is a must. This step can affect the overall look of your paint so take extra care while cleaning the base surface. Here are some tips.
For preparing an exterior surface for painting
For preparing an interior surface for painting.
A very good site for getting tips for preparing different types of surfaces.
Step 2: Applying the Primer - A primer is a base coat that provides adhesion to the paint. So it is important to select the right primer for your paint. The primer is selected on the basis of the paint and more critically, on the basis of the surface you want to paint. New gypsum board walls will require a different primer that a plaster wall. Here are some informative sites about primers.
Step 3: Buying the Paint - After preparing and priming the surface, you are now ready to paint. In order to buy the right amount of paint, you will need to calculate the total area you will be painting. To enable you to do this calculation with ease, here are some web-based calculators.
Step 4: The Painting - Now the fun begins. Here are some tips on the techniques for painting like a pro.
Learn how to use the brush and the roller
A great site with step-by-step instruction about painting different parts of your room
The painting process for an interior room discussed with good images and an animation for easy understanding.
Step 4: The Cleaning Up - After all the painting is done, you find that the house is in a mess. Here are some tips that will help you get back to being neat and clean quickly.
A list of very useful tips for cleaning-up usual problem areas