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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Painting is easy, isn’t it? You just go to the store, pick up the paint and roll it on the wall. Well, that’s the idea anyway. The problem is that a lot of paint jobs end up looking like DIY projects, which is not good. if you can avoid all three Common Painting MistakesYour paint jobs will look like a professional got the job done, and best of all, you’ll be able to complete the project much more quickly than the average DIY project.
not piercing properly
Most people put some putty over any holes, let it dry, Perhaps Sand it down a bit and then start painting. But, instead you should do this: Take some pre-mixed drywall mud, pour some into a container, add water a little at a time, and mix well until the mud has a whipped cream-like consistency (Not the consistency of the stuff out of the can, real whipped cream,
Then, use a 5-6″ putty knife and apply a thin layer over the hole. Let it dry, then apply 1 more thin coat. (,Comment: Your patch should be as wide as 6” putty knife for these small holes,
Let the second coat dry, and then lightly sand with a fine-grit sanding sponge until it’s as smooth as the wall. Don’t add much sand, just enough to make it smooth and it blends into the wall. When you paint over that patch it appears as if it was never there before.
Buy your putty knife and drywall mud here.
No sanding after priming
What? You gonna sand after prime? Yes. At least that’s what the professionals do. By giving the walls a very light sanding after you prime, this gets rid of any burrs and imperfections on the surface, giving you a nice smooth finish.
The fastest way to do this is to get a painting pole that you can screw to the end of a sanding pad and lightly sand the walls after the primer has dried.
With Pole, this will only take a few minutes per wall and will really make a difference in the finished product.
Buy your sanding pads here.
not getting the right tools for the job
It takes a lot of expertise and experience to be proficient in anything in construction. But, the other thing the pros have that the rest of us don’t, is the right homeowner tools. This makes a huge difference in the amount of time a project takes and the quality you end up with.
Below is a list of tools that will help speed up your painting and ensure that you produce a professional looking job every time.
✓Sanding sponge
✓Painting Pole
✓Aging Tool
✓roller
✓Roller Sleeves
✓Small Roller
✓Small Roller Sleeve
✓ Stir Sticks
✓paintbrush
✓tray
✓tray liner
✓Spout Insert for Paint Can
sanding attachment for pole
✓Sandpaper for pole attachment
✓Titan Airless Sprayer: This is for quickly priming or painting large areas. This is what professionals use to paint major houses and ceilings. You can spray paint and then roll it out with a paint roller for a nice smooth finish. It’s also great for spraying unfinished ceilings, as we talked about in this post. This gives the basement a finished look without the added cost of installing a ceiling.
If you’re ready to tackle a paint job or something bigger, get our free home renovation budget template here.
Check out our other posts for more tips on painting, like how to choose paint colors and painting techniques. We also have some great suggestions for DIY home improvement projects that you can do yourself and save money! Happy Painting!
Good luck with your project and be sure to stay safe! If you need any help or advice don’t hesitate.
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