Mistakes to Avoid in Painting
A fresh coat of paint can really breathe new life into an otherwise outdated space. Do you want your beautiful house to look like a hotel or a character home? Whatever your aesthetic preferences are, a new coat of paint can help accomplish that. Below are 3 of the mistakes to avoid when it comes to painting the exterior of your home if you’re not hiring a painting contractor.
Failing to prep the walls
A fresh coat of paint is added to a new surface, for example, drywall or wood. What are you planning to do? If you want your walls to last longer, you must take the time to prepare them. What you’ll find when you start to paint your house is that the paint won’t stick to walls that still have imperfections, including mildew, water stains, and so on. If this happens, you’ll have to sand the wall to make it smooth before you start to paint.
Inconsistent application
If you’re going to have a new coat of paint, you should make sure that you don’t have any texture. Texture means that the paint has been applied unevenly. That will make your newly painted walls look unsightly. That’s why you need to be attentive and make sure that you apply the paint evenly. If you’re using a roller, it’s best to use a brush from the same brand to avoid texture. Keep in mind that you can buy a special sanding block for this purpose, which will save you more money in the long run.
Choosing the wrong color
You may have done your research, but there’s no guarantee that you’re about to choose the best color for your home. Instead, you might end up with a color that’s too dark or too light. You should also really consider the time of the year. In the summer, you should pick a color that won’t be affected by the sun. You can also achieve this by picking a color that works with your exterior door, trim, and windows.
To help avoid these mistakes, a competent painting contractor for your painting project in Scottsdale, AZ is needed like Creative Illusions LLC. For more information, please call us at (602) 312-6147.