Painting 101

Need to revamp certain rooms around the house, but don't want to spend too much money? The local Jacksonville movers say painting can solve the problem. It's easy enough that you can do it yourself and don't have to hire anyone. Plus, color can really change the mood of each room. First you have to make sure you have a smooth surface. So make sure you remove all the light fixtures, doorknobs, art, photos and even light switch that are in the way. You'll want to repair any hole that's in the wall before you start, so use spackle or sand them smooth. If there's old paint peeling, that should also be sanded off. The All My Sons of Jacksonville suggest you clean the walls before you apply new paint. Grab a bucket and a sponge and wash down the surfaces. A cleaner wall will make the paint adhere better resulting in a long-lasting finish so don't overlook that step. Then, use painter's tape to mask around the doors, windows, trims and others areas you don't want to paint over.

Figure out what type of paint you'd like to use. Latex paint is better than oil-based paint for indoor projects. The local Jacksonville moving specialists remind you to choose quality paint brushes so that you don't lose any bristles while your painting and avoid fibers from sticking to your wall. the only thing that should stick is the paint. Being strategic is always a good idea, paint cut-in areas first because you'll have to apply yourself more. These areas include baseboards, corners around doors or windows, then attack the large wall surfaces by using even strokes. The All My Sons of Jacksonville suggest you apply the same pressure, keeping the roller in one direction.


Happy painting!