10 December 2021 - 16:35, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

Is your popcorn ceiling showing its age? Here’s a hassle-free way to refresh it. Painting acoustical ceilings is easy—just use this approach. Step 1: Test the water solubility of the ceiling Paint unpainted textured ceilings with a vibrator-type paint sprayer Make sure your popcorn ceiling is water-soluble. To paint a soft surface, use a...

How to Paint Interior Walls Like a Pro

9 December 2021 - 16:18, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

Painting your walls might seem like the most elemental home remodeling task, a project that amateurs can perform just as easily as professionals. Even if you’re a bit daunted by the idea of painting your own walls, the cost savings you might realize by doing it yourself could easily push you into trying out your...

How to Paint a Room Fast

9 December 2021 - 16:10, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

Read on as we walk you through all the steps, from choosing the paint to cleaning up when you’re done. Introduction If there’s a painting project in your near future, follow this step-by-step on what you’ll need and how to plan and execute it. Tools Required Bucket Drop cloths Flexible putty knife Long-handled roller Paint...

How to Paint Wood Paneling

8 December 2021 - 17:03, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

You can ask any painting professional and they will tell you that a great paint job requires great prep work, and the same applies to wood paneling. The preparation for any flawless paint job is based on three factors: a clean, dry, and dull surface. When applying oil-based paint, stay away for a few days...

How to Paint a Ceiling

8 December 2021 - 16:31, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

A professional home painter shares his tips for painting both smooth and textured ceilings, with equipment recommendations and tricks of the trade. Use a Stain-Blocking Primer to Cover Flaws Overflowing sinks, leaky roofs, tobacco smoke, and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that can’t be concealed with paint. If you cover...

Tips for Moving Furniture for DIY Painting Projects

7 December 2021 - 16:11, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

One of the first things that you need to consider when starting a Do-It-Yourself painting project is how to get the furniture out of the way. You have the option of moving the furniture out of the room or moving all the furniture towards the center of the room thus making a clear path when...

Prepare Your Room and Have It Look Like Done Professionally

7 December 2021 - 13:52, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

A paint job that looks professional depends heavily on the preparation before painting. Preparation can take up to 75% of the project time. 6 Preparation Steps Every Room Needs before Painting Clear up Space By keeping the room as empty as possible, you reduce the risk of accidents and mess, and you also help save...

Use a Painting Contractor or Do-it-yourself?

29 November 2021 - 12:14, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

When you are deciding whether you will hire a painting contractor or will do the job itself, you have to weigh in several factors. Some of the most important things you have to take into consideration are the following: Cost/Budget– if you decide to do the job yourself, you have to keep in mind that...

Masking Interior Surfaces for Painting Project

29 November 2021 - 12:10, by William Lim, in Interior Painting, No comments

If you are going to paint an interior room, you need to move the furniture out of the way first, but you also need to protect immovable fixtures, such as the floor, windows, doors, electrical outlets, etc. A masking technique can help with this. How do we do this? 1. Consider what surfaces you need...

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