DIY home make over and painting jobs have been a trend over the years, and numerous tips have been given freely to assist those who are up for the dirty works. Listed below are a few hacks from Family Handyman and Popular Mechanics that could leave you feeling like a pro in terms of painting your room.
Avoid Lap Marks; Roll the Full Height of the Wall
Lap marks can be a very annoying eye sore caused my uneven layers of paint build up. It usually occurs when you'd double roll on the same area of paint that isn't dry yet. One beneficial tip that can help combat this dilemma is to maintain a wet edge [a tip by Family Handyman]. Maintain a wet edge so that each stroke of your roller overlaps the previous stroke before the paint could dry giving it an equal paint distribution when it finally dries.
Prepare a Sufficient Amount of Paint Mix
One of the most important tips is to mix sufficient amount of paint to cover the entire room, that way you would be able to have the same paint color. Mixing paint by parts sometimes gives you uneven paint results as the paint dries which can be very obvious at times.
Let the Paint Dry before Cutting the Tape Loose for a Perfect Edge
It is important to paint the trim first before moving into the ceiling and the walls since it does not require much work. Do let the paint dry completely before proceeding into the next step. One the trim is dry cover it with a tape then move on to the next area, make sure everything is set and dry before cutting it loose.
Use a Paint Grid
Using a paint grid can be a big help and it gives you less amount of work. It gives you enough space to dip the whole roller sleeve into the paint and roll it against the grid for an even paint distribution.
