Painting Interior Walls with Color
It’s time to add more color to your home!
Sometimes, such a decision can make you feel outside your comfort zone. However, life is about changes, so why not liven up your home with a more expressive and energetic shade? We encourage you to take this bold step and start with small changes to gain painting experience and give your walls a more personal touch. Let’s get started!
What Materials Will You Need for Painting?
Preparing for painting requires the right tools and materials to achieve the best results. Here is a list of items you will need to paint your first wall:
- Paint: Choose interior paint that suits your needs and color preferences.
- Sandpaper: For smoothing the wall surface before painting, removing imperfections and old paint.
- Putty Knife: Essential for repairing holes, cracks, and defects in the wall, as well as for applying putty.
- Stirring Stick: For thoroughly mixing the paint before starting to ensure a uniform color.
- Roller with Tray: A roller for painting large surfaces and a tray for evenly distributing paint on the roller.
- Two Smaller Brushes: Ideal for painting hard-to-reach places, corners, and edges.
- Drop Cloth: To protect the floor, furniture, and other surfaces from accidental paint splatters.
- Painter’s Tape: For securing edges, baseboards, outlets, and other elements that should not be painted.
- Coveralls and Cap: Protective clothing to prevent your clothes and hair from getting stained with paint. Additionally, this protection will help you avoid situations where hair accidentally gets into the dried paint texture.
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Cardboard: To protect the floor surface during painting and as a place to set down tools.
Well-prepared tools and materials will make painting easier and more enjoyable, and the final result more professional. Remember that proper preparation is the key to success in any painting project.
How to Paint an Interior Wall with Color Step by Step?
Step 1 – Choosing the Paint Color and Type
Let’s start with the essence of our change, which is selecting the color that, along with the new ambiance of the room, will be the culmination of our work.
You have several options:
- Favorite Color: Choose a color that you like the most and feel comfortable with.
- Color Palette in Harmony with Decorative Elements: Create a color palette that harmonizes with the existing decorative elements in the room.
- Inspirations: Think about what inspires you. For example, if you love traveling and are always drawn to nature, green would be a great choice for such a change.
It is also worth considering the purpose of the room being renovated. During the day, there are times when you want to relax and unwind, and times when you need stimulation for creative work or muted colors for conducting remote teleconferences.
Choosing the Paint Color
You can determine the appropriate color by using color palettes provided by each manufacturer. It is also worth consulting with a specialist, such as a painter, a store advisor who is knowledgeable about the products of a specific manufacturer, or even an interior designer who can offer holistic advice regarding the renovated room.
Choosing the Paint Color Using a Mobile App
This is a very popular method for choosing paint colors due to its convenience. However, it is important to note that the colors seen on a phone screen depend on the quality of the screen, which can lead to amusing misunderstandings with specialists.
Choosing the Type of Paint
- Basic Paints: Latex and acrylic paints are ideal for most walls and ceilings. They work well in rooms with moderate traffic, such as bedrooms, living rooms, and offices.
- High-Durability Paints: These contain ingredients that increase resistance to dirt and mechanical damage. They are excellent for high-traffic areas, such as hallways, entryways, and children’s rooms.
- Acrylic Paints: Popular water-based paints made with acrylic resin, providing excellent adhesion, sealing, and flexibility. They should not be used on surfaces previously coated with oil-based paint.
- Latex Paints: Similar to acrylic paints but with a higher content of acrylic resin and plastics, giving them greater flexibility and durability.
- Decorative Paints: These allow for the creation of unique effects, such as imitations of concrete, stone, or sand, giving interiors a distinctive character.
Step 2 – Preparing the Wall for Painting
Got the right paint? Time to get started! Before you pick up the brush and paint, it’s worth taking a moment to prepare the surface. This is a crucial step that will ensure a perfect final result and help avoid many touch-ups.
Here are a few steps to follow:
- Cleaning the Wall Surface: Start by thoroughly cleaning the wall surfaces. Remove dust, dirt, and any impurities. You can use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe down the walls. If the walls are greasy, use a mild detergent to remove stains.
- Repairing Damages: If you encounter any damages, such as holes, cracks, or gaps, repair them with professional plaster or filler. Use a putty knife to fill in the gaps, then smooth the surface with sandpaper after the repair material has dried. Remember to thoroughly remove the dust after sanding.
Protecting Details: Before painting, protect the details you don’t want to be covered with paint. Use painter’s tape to shield electrical outlets, baseboards, window and door frames, and other elements. You can also cover furniture and the floor with drop cloths to protect them from accidental paint splatters.
Proper Clothing: Ensure you wear appropriate clothing and tie back your hair. You can use a disposable coverall and a cap to avoid stains and prevent hair from getting into the paint. The coverall will protect your clothes, and the cap will prevent hair from falling into the paint, which could ruin the final effect.
Cleaning and Degreasing the Walls: If you are painting a kitchen or bathroom, remember to degrease the walls. Use special degreasing agents or water with soap.
Checking and Repairing Joints: Check for any gaps between the wall and the ceiling, floor, or baseboards. If you find gaps, use acrylic or silicone to fill them.
Remember, proper surface preparation is the key to successful painting. While it may seem time-consuming, it will pay off in the final result. Good preparation ensures even paint coverage, a smooth surface, and durability for years to come.
Step 3 – Wall Painting Instructions
Preparation:
- Mixing the Paint: Before you start painting, make sure the paint is thoroughly mixed. You can use a manual or mechanical stirrer, avoiding too vigorous mixing to prevent air bubbles in the paint.
- Thinning the Paint: If the paint is too thick, add clean water up to 5% of the paint’s volume. Ensure that the added water is evenly mixed.
- Preparing Tools: Gather the necessary tools: a 25 cm wide roller, a paint tray, a mini roller, a paintbrush, a stirrer, a paint stick, and painter’s tape and drop cloths. Make sure the tools are clean and in good condition.
Application:
Painting the Ceiling: Start by painting the ceiling, applying the paint from the window towards the interior of the room, following the direction of the light. Use a wet-on-wet technique for the ceiling, ensuring that subsequent sections blend seamlessly.
Painting Hard-to-Reach Areas: Begin painting the walls with the hard-to-reach areas, such as around radiators, windows, doors, and corners. Use a brush or mini roller to apply the paint precisely.
Painting Larger Surfaces: Next, proceed to paint larger surfaces with a 25 cm wide roller. Load the roller generously with paint, then spread it evenly over the surface, avoiding excessive pressure.
Painting Technique: Move the roller in an up-and-down direction, followed by a left-to-right direction. Make the final strokes in a single up-and-down direction to achieve a uniform texture. Try to connect each painted section while the paint is still wet.
Drying the First Coat: Allow the painted surfaces to dry for at least 2 hours before applying the second coat of paint.
Applying the Second Coat: After the drying period, apply the second coat of paint, repeating the steps from the first stage of painting.
Removing Painter’s Tape: If you used painter’s tape, remove it about 15 minutes after finishing the painting. The slightly dried paint will help achieve clean, crisp edges.
Practical Benefits
After 28 days, the paint will reach its full functional properties. Thanks to the Teflon Surface Protector particles it contains, the paint will attract less dirt, making the coating less prone to staining and easier to clean. Additionally, the paint will be more resistant to scrubbing, allowing for a beautiful decorative finish on the walls. Remember that every phase of painting is important, and precision and patience will contribute to achieving the best results. Enjoy the new, refreshed look of your home!
Summary
With our tips, you now know how to plan the painting of your apartment and your first wall. You’ve also learned the secrets of choosing the right paint color and the necessary supplies. Now, there are no more excuses! With this guide, your home will soon regain its shine and acquire a new, fresh aura. Ready for the transformation?
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