Sunday 21 October 2012

Room Painting Projects You're Able To Do Yourself

By Rina Liu


Even though it is probably not easy almost anyone can paint their own home. Based on the length of time you have lived in your house, and how long it has been since it was painted, you will know how difficult the job will be. If you complete adequate prep work and you make the time, you will be able to save some money doing it yourself. It is best to bring in help to do the job for you, if you need to take off from your job to do it.

After years, the paint on your wall is going to either start to fade or peel. At these times about all you will be able to do is to get a paint scraper and scrape as much of the paint off as you can. In case your residence is really old, it's possible you have several coats of paint, which will compound the problem. It can be even more challenging if the layer of paint below was oil-based. After the peeling paint has become stripped off, you'll want to plug any holes in the wood with putty or spackle parts of your drywall and sand it down as best you can. If you're done, then remove the dust and give it the chance to completely dry. Make sure you wait about 24 hours to completely dry.

Much older homes may have an issue with moisture build-up. When there is unwanted condensation, a leak, or dampness building-up, the result will also be cracking paint. You will notice this often in the bathroom, where mold and mildew will likely grow. While commonplace in bathrooms, this issue can also occur in other parts of the home. At times your house will have a leak, or bushes that are too close. In the event your paint is cracking as a result of moisture build-up, you will need a different solution. Because you will probably have mildew, and if it happens to be on the inside, you will need a solution consisting of one part bleach and three parts water. Regarding the outer surface of the home, use the pressure washer and the pressure washer solution to clean it.

You will also have to repaint if the paint on your home is fading. Such a thing happens in most cases outside the home where there is direct sunlight practically for the whole day. To avert this problem, stay away from bright colors, or bold ones, similar to red. If you'd like colors that feature prominently, try ones that are generally golden or with a ruddy tone.

You should never let your home get into poor shape. You need to take some time to repaint every few years and repair any leaks once they happen.




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