4 Secrets the pros don’t tell you about house painting

 Have you ever done a DIY painting project and wondered why doesn’t it look neat and perfectly finished as the pros do? Yes, because they are trained and experienced people who know how a house needs to be painted. It is their knowledge, and we call it secrets and tend to forget it while applying paint on the walls. 

 

If you have planned a house painting project in the coming months or are always curious how pros manage to do it so nicely, then these are the secrets shared by an expert from RMC Painting. 

 
1. Never compromise on the quality of supplies and paints. 

 
You have already cut down the painting company’s costs, but you want to save more bucks. And that’s why you take the next frugal step of reducing the paint costs, which causes a huge dent on your walls. Low-grade paints do not look classy; they always spoil the look and make your house clumsy. So, invest in excellent quality paints, brushes, and tools to provide an attractive visual appearance to your house. 

2. Always do the prep work before you start to paint. 

 
A house painting project is not a simple one. It involves a lot of complications, and you have to take care of each of them. For instance, arranging for kids’ stay, scheduling a date, buying supplies, covering furniture – all these tasks need to be done before you start painting. If you skip the prep work or do it in haste, you will find discrepancies while doing the job. Hence, ensure that you prepare a checklist of all the things you need to do in advance, and delegate the tasks to your family members. Avoid ticking the list off on your own, or you might experience burnout.

 
3. Use proper drop cloths and not bed sheets to cover up. 

When we say DIY, we have to make it as frugal as possible. So, no buying drop cloths separately as they fall under luxurious expenditure. But house painters in Auckland don’t think so. For a reputable house painter, canvas drop cloths are the best to cover up furniture, are not slippery and have immense capability to absorb paints and splattering. Canvas cloths are perfect for your house, and you need to invest them. Bedsheets are okay, but if you don’t like your furniture, you can use them anyways. 

4. Clean stained walls before applying paints. 

 
Stained, dirty walls are messy, and they are challenging to paint. Use a degreaser to remove the stains and greasiness before you apply a fresh coat of paint. Even commercial painters in Auckland use this method.  As they know how to use it correctly, you might have to read the guidelines before.
Conclusively, it is advisable to hire a reliable painter instead of experimenting with their secrets and knowledge.