Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Do It Yourself House Painting Tips

By Kendra Hood


Many home owners today are looking to save money by doing their own improvements. One of the easiest ways to add value without spending a lot is to do your own house painting in Raynham MA. Although it does take a little time and work there is really not much that can go wrong, other than choosing the wrong color.

It is often a good idea to begin with a fairly small room. Often a spare bedroom is a perfect place to practice skills. The first step it to shop for all the necessary items. This will include enough plastic drop clothes to cover the floor and any furniture items that have to remain. It is best to remove as much as possible to have room to work comfortably.

For those who have never painted before a trip to the local DIY or paint store should be the first thing they do. Many of the bigger stores run classes to teach people some of the tips and tricks to getting a professional job completed quickly. The equipment needed is minimal. Some plastic drop clothes to cover the floors, rollers, brushes and decorators tape.

Taping around the windows, doors and trim is a time consuming but necessary part of the task. Many people try to skip this step to save time but end up finding that they got so much paint on the trim it also needs to be painted. The tape can be purchased at any local hardware store and can be left in place until the job is finished. It is easy to remove and does not leave any marks.

Many owners think about fresh paint when they are putting their home up for sale. It is a quick and inexpensive way to make the entire house look and feel fresh. It is important to choose neutral colors that will appeal to a lot of buyers. They will want something they can move right into and not have to repaint right away. Even the new shades of beige are very attractive and work well in most houses.

Outdoor painting tasks can be very time consuming. They often involve a lot of preparation work such as sanding. Windows take a lot of time and can be quite tedious. This is the main reason that home owners elect to hire a professional to complete the work.

Environmental concerns are now a significant factor in many people's home choices in Raynham MA. The new range of low VOC paints are an excellent choice. VOC's or volatile organic compounds are found in many common household items.

VOC's have been linked to breathing and allergy problems, especially in children. The new paints contain substantially less of the compounds and do not cost much more than their more traditional counterparts.




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