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Top 4 DIY Home Painting Mistakes to Avoid

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DIY tricks have been all the rage for a while now. This has trickled down to home painting as well. And it seems such an exciting project for the whole family to get involved in. Adding to that, a home painting project feels like the perfect opportunity to take matters into your own hands. You can decide the colour and vibe of your rooms, experiment with different themes, and revamp your space.

A project such as this has the potential to declutter your home, create a positive environment and make the home feel as if it is new. Therefore, you do not want to make some mistakes that would rob you of the positive impacts of painting your house.

Following are the most common DIY painting mistakes that you must avoid.

1. Colour Choosing Method

This is one of the worst mistakes people make. Professionals are aware of the fact that paint colours look different on walls than on the shade card. Moreover, the colours change due to lighting, sunlight, different lights, etc. Colours also look different during the day as compared to the night. Therefore, it is best to have a shade test before. 

Ask for a sample, apply the colour on a wooden piece, and then observe it in the room you want to paint. This will help you see for yourself how the colour looks in that lighting, and you will save yourself from choosing the wrong colour.

2. Not Preparing your Space

When beginning your painting project, a few steps go into its preparation. If you entirely skip this step, your paint will not look smooth and will have an uneven texture. This is why professional painters often take a couple of days just to prepare the walls. As you have undertaken this task yourself, you must ensure a couple of things.

The first is to clean the walls and the floor thoroughly. Cover everything from doorknobs to switches, and then move on to the next step. Prep the walls by sanding them to prepare a clean base. Sanding helps remove dirt and make the wall's texture more uniform. This allows the paint to apply evenly on the walls.

3. Painting with the wrong brush

If you are planning on using any random brush that is lying around in the house, think again. You want the result to be flawless and sleek. That is not possible without using the right tools. Therefore, do not hesitate to use the right kind of brush that is compatible with your paint. You must only use a brush having natural bristles if your choice of paint is oil-based. For further assistance, ask a professional for advice.

4. Wrong Painting Techniques

If the wrong painting brush can make your wall look grimy and textured, improper painting techniques can make it look patchy and uneven. Therefore, ensure that you brush in only one direction. Also, give sufficient time for the paint to dry before you apply the second and third coats. You can also try the sponge rollers instead of a brush for a smooth finish. However, you should consult a professional painter, as sponge rollers cannot be used for all paint types.

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