Changing the color of a room is one of the most fun way to update your home’s decor. Plus, it’s a pretty easy thing to do! All you need are some basic supplies and professional level colors!
While there are many ways to paint a wall, none compare to how quickly the professionals do it. They have all sorts of tools that help speed up the process and ensure a quality finish.
However, we can easily add too much time to painting our own rooms. That’s why this article will talk about some helpful tips for taking longer to paint a room. We will also look at some quick and easy tricks to save time while doing so.
Good luck and wishing you painted walls forever!
Tips When Painting A Room
This section will discuss some things you can do to take more time to paint a room. These tips should be used as a reminder or a second set of eyes when painting a new space or area in your house or apartment.
Making sure everything is pre-organized and organized makes the job go smoother. Having someone else organize the items can help reduce stress and keep track of what needs to be done next.
General tips: Make sure your hands are clean before starting. Use a brush cleaner if needed. Also, make sure your nails are filed and short. You don’t want to accidentally scratch any surfaces with them.
Find your inspiration
Choosing colors for a room is probably one of the most important decisions you will make when designing or redecorating a room. Finding your favorite color scheme and then learning how to use it in various designs is a way to refresh the space and add new depth to the design.
When painting a wall, number final color using direct sunlight as a reference. Direct sun rays are more vibrant than indirect ones so looking into the source of strong light can help find the right hue!
General tips: Use trays to mix paint and put lids on them to prevent spillage. You can also buy pre-mixed paints which have already been mixed to match certain shades!
Remember that some colors require more time to dry than others, so be sure to let those sets air out properly.
Decide what colors you like
The second most important thing is deciding how much you want to paint your room! There are two main things that determine this- color schemes and textures.
Color schemes are just using matching shades of one material (paint, paper, or anything else). For example, if your style is classic, neutral colors such as whites, grays, blues, and creams are perfect. If you love bright colors, reds, oranges, and pinks are great palette choices.
Textural materials include things like pillows, curtains, and furniture made from leather, wood, plastic, or cotton. These add depth and dimension to a space.
It’s very easy to go into a room and try to find some texture or pattern in the furniture or carpet, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Buying new pieces can be expensive so instead invest in old ones! You may have an uncle or cousin who doesn’t use their bedroom anymore, give them credit for their housewarming gift and take advantage of their passing desire to reupholster a couch or bed.
Another way to incorporate texture into a room is by using rugs. Even better, look online for low cost or free rug designs to layer up your flooring. And don’t forget about wall hangings and decorations! Glitter, patterns, and other surface treatments are all ways to add little touches.
Buy your paint
When painting a room, you will probably want to start with buying some of the supplies for the project. One of the first things that most people do when starting a new project is buy paint!
Having the right amount of paint for the job can make or break the process depending on what kind of look you are looking to achieve.
There are two main reasons why this is important. First, you don’t want too much paint otherwise you won’t be able to cover all of the surfaces in the room. Second, you want enough paint so that it covers each other as you work.
You also need to know how many coats of paint there should be per surface. This depends on the type of material the coat is painted onto and if any additional treatments like primer and stains exist. For example, if the wall is already a neutral color then there is no need to apply a primer before applying the color wash.
Another key element to consider when choosing your colors is whether they go together.
Plan out your painting project
A little planning can save you lots of time! Before starting any room re-do, whether it is in our bedroom, dining area or living room, there are several things that can be done.
You should start by laying out all of your supplies and decorations so that they do not get scattered around the room. This will help keep track of everything and give you an idea of where to begin.
Next, determine how much paint you have for each task using natural light as a guide. For example, if most of the light comes from the east then use white paint towards the windows and doors and neutral colors like shades of cream, tans, and grays elsewhere.
Once those basics are covered, choose a color scheme and style for the wall. This includes picking either classic or contemporary styles, going with a palette of warm, cool, bright, or soft colors, and determining what type of texture or pattern you would like to add to the space.
Start to paint the walls
Starting with the wall is one of the most important things you can do in painting a room. Choosing your color scheme and deciding where to begin making changes to the space are key steps towards finishing the project!
It’s hard to know if you should start by doing the frame, the shelf or both, so it really comes down to how much time you have and what kind of effect you want to create.
If you just have time to do one thing, then go all out and pay attention to the details on the shelves and frames, they’re part of the look that will make or break the whole piece!
For those who are more into decoration than building, starting with the frame or shelf is better than beginning work on the bed at this stage.
Do a little at a time
Even though it may seem like a lot of work, painting a room is a fun way to spend your time. You can do small bits at a time until you are finished!
Most people begin with washing the surface to be painted. For example, if you plan to paint a wall, start by cleaning the area around the edge of the wall first. This removes any dirt or loose paints that could seep in. Then wash the walls down using a good quality brush and water.
After this, most painters coat the primer onto the unpainted parts of the wood or plastic to give it some strength. A very thin layer will do this but make sure there are no holes left where moisture could penetrate.
Next comes the actual painting! As mentioned before, apply a few layers and let each one dry for a while between coats.
Take breaks often
As mentioned before, painting is a craft that requires time and effort to perfect. That means there’s no quick and easy way to do it!
Painting a room takes A LOT of work so you need to be prepared for this. You will probably spend more time prepping your walls and materials than actually doing the painting.
That’s why it is important to give yourself frequent breaks during the process. You can take a short break at each stage- washing brushes, taking off old coats of primer or masking products, grabbing new supplies as needed.
You should also take a few minutes every couple hours to just look at your progress and admire what you have done. This gives you some motivation and keeps you focused on keeping up momentum.
And if you ever get tired or overwhelmed, stop and take a nap or ask someone to help you out! No one else will feel obligated, but they WILL appreciate the hardwork you put into it.
Use a masking tape to keep paint from spreading
When painting a room, how long it takes to complete can be totally dependent on what you choose as your canvas and what kind of look you want to achieve.
If you would like your walls to have a light gray tone with some texture, then choosing larger areas of color is more efficient than going all over the place and having a smooth surface.
To take advantage of this, use a roller that has very fine hairs which will create the texture as the brush rolls across the wall. This way you do not need to mix liquid paints, only solid colors!
Another trick we suggest is using a thin layer of primer first to set up the wall’s natural sebum or oil. This helps stabilize any possible water spots that may occur while applying top coats of paint.