It starts with making sure you have the proper tools for that next DIY house painting job so that you too can paint like a professional painter.
From prepping the walls before painting, repairing holes, patching dents, to use or not to use a paint primer, these tips are sure to be helpful when you start your own paint project.
Before you get started follow these pro painting tips from you local painters in Ottawa.
Painting Tools Needed
- Buy painter’s tape if you are doing any DIY painting. It will make all the difference to help prevent paint spillage from walls to ceilings or walls to trim.
- Ensure you buy a good quality paint brush and paint roller. Cheaping out and buying paint brushes or paint rollers of low quality will leave behind hairs or fibers. Avoid all the possible paint problems buy purchasing quality tools.
- Have a putty knife and filler available to fill in any small holes left behind from any hanging pictures, or any small dents or scratches on the walls. Bigger holes or dents will require using a trowel and pre-mixed compound to repair any drywall repairs, before applying any paint. Ensuring you get a smooth finish to any paint application see our article on touch up painting or repaint.
Quality Primer and Paint Makes All The Difference
Kilz Original is perfect for restoring a water stained ceiling, or to cover any smoke damage. This paint primer comes in it’s original white and can also be stained to match any paint colour you need. If you only need a small spot to conceal like a small stain on the ceiling, or the wood knots on baseboards, frames or trim, the kilz primer also comes in a spray can format.
Avoid cutting corners when it comes to quality paint and primer products and know the difference between oil-based paints water-based to make the best decision for what type of paint you will need for your specific project.
Try not to get to caught up in the hype of believing that primer and all in one paints are the same or just as good as the specific primers typically used by professional painting companies.
Prep Before Painting Walls
To ensure a smooth finish to your painted walls, start with a light sanding of the trim and baseboards. This helps to ensure you remove any bumps and imperfections.
Repair any drywall damage, with spackling compound or a pre mixed drywall compound.
Properly seal and fill areas around the window trims, door frames and baseboards with caulking.
Hope these tips have been helpful for your next diy painting project. If you’re looking for a painting contractor give us a call or email.
This post was originally published on Aug. 22, 2016 and edited on May 18, 2021
