​The best tips for performing painting work!

Are you planning to carry out painting work in your home, but are you not sure how to get started? On this page we collect all the tips you need to know to bring your painting work to a successful conclusion.
Choose paint: Before you start painting, you should of course know which paint is best to buy. After all, you can find different types of paint in a do-it-yourself store. Each type of paint is suitable for a particular application. For example, you cannot simply use indoor paint for outdoor applications, as you will then get a bad result.
Inside or outside: For indoor applications, the choice is mainly for latex paint, a water-based paint that is relatively cheap. Latex paint is often used for painting interior walls or ceilings.
 
For outdoor applications, oil-based alkyd paint is preferred. This type of paint is thicker, and also covers the surfaces better. In addition, this paint is more resistant to moisture and other weather elements, which makes it very suitable for painting exterior walls and facades.
 
If you call on a professional painter, they can always advise you on the right type of paint.
Matt or high gloss: You can also make a choice based on the appearance of the paint. This can vary from matte to high gloss. A matte paint is therefore not glossy at all, but has the advantage that it can easily mask irregularities on a wall or ceiling. The downside is that it doesn't handle dirt and dust very well.
 
A high gloss paint is the other end, and has a really glossy look, giving it a chic look. High-gloss paint has the advantage that it is easy to wash. The disadvantage is that unevenness on the wall or ceiling is highlighted.
 
There are also other types of paint available that are located between these two ends. These are called semi-matte paints.
Which color to choose? Choosing the right color is also an important step in the preparation process for painting. Choosing a color is of course largely dependent on your own taste. Yet there are many color combinations that often appear in an interior.
White and light colors: White and light colors are popular because they are neutral and easy to combine with other colors. An additional advantage of light colors is that they radiate tranquility and that they make a room appear larger. Ideal for when you want to paint a small space.
Pastel colors and earth tones: Other soothing colors include earth tones and pastels. Just think of colors such as sand colors, beige, terracotta, lime green and blue. These are also colors that make you relax, but at the same time have a summery touch. Good for a little bit of spice in your interior.
accent wall: Another popular painting technique is to apply an accent wall. Here you will paint one wall in a striking color, while you paint the other colors in a neutral color. The advantage of this is that your accent wall is an eye-catcher that provides the necessary spice, while you still keep the peace in the room with the other neutral colors.
Step-by-step plan for painting Painting work always proceeds according to a sophisticated step-by-step plan. If you follow this step-by-step plan down to the last detail, the chance of a successful result is very high. Especially if you keep our tips in mind while painting.
Preparation Painting always starts with good preparation. A good tip is to start the preparation a day in advance. For example, start by clearing the room you want to paint, and putting all furniture and other accessories aside.
 
The walls must also be well prepared before you start painting them. You only paint on a wall that is perfectly even and clean. Otherwise, the paint will not adhere well to the wall or ceiling. Here you have to distinguish between an unpainted wall and a wall that has been painted once in the past. Cleaning an unpainted wall is best done with a dry cloth and a stiff brush. A painted wall is more resistant to moisture, as it has already received a protective layer. If the wall does absorb the moisture, then it is porous, so it is best to use a dry cloth.
 
Is the wall uneven, or does the wall still have holes or cracks? Then it has to be repaired first. By filling holes with filler and then filling the wall for a while, the wall is perfectly prepared for painting.
Apply primer: In most cases the application of a primer is necessary. Only if there is still an old coat of paint on the wall that is still in good condition, then a primer coat is not necessary.
 
Applying a primer has two major advantages. Primarily, the primer will ensure that the finishing coat will adhere better to the wall. A primer has the additional advantage that you can apply the finishing layer on a white underlayer, so that the color of the finishing layer comes out better.
 
It is important here that you choose the right primer. For example, there are special primers for outdoor applications that are more resistant to moisture. There are also special primers for damp walls, for example. So be sure to check the packaging of the primer carefully.
Apply finishing coat: Let the base coat dry thoroughly before applying the finishing coat. Normally this takes about 6 to 8 hours, but if you want to be sure, it is best to spend the night here.
 
You always apply the finishing layer in the same way. Start painting the corners and edges with a paintbrush. You do the large surfaces with a paint roller. Apply the paint vertically to the wall, then roll out horizontally. This will spread the paint well and avoid streaks on the wall.
 
Try painting the entire surface at once so that the wall or ceiling can dry evenly.
Finish: Remove the masking tape while the paint is still drying. This is easier when the paint has not yet dried completely. Only when the paint has dried can you put the furniture back in its place. This way you avoid stains on your furniture.
Price: There are also a number of interesting tips to give in terms of price. When painting walls or ceilings, you naturally have the choice to do it yourself, or to outsource it to a professional painter. If you go for the second option, you know that the total cost will be more expensive, but that you do have the guarantee of a good result.
 
Nevertheless, we can give you some tips to keep the price down. For example, painters are cheaper in the winter. After all, most people call on a painter in the spring or summer, when the weather conditions are perfect. This implies that professional painters have less work during the winter months. During this period they try to get more work in by, for example, giving a discount. During the winter months you can sometimes have painting work carried out up to 20% cheaper.
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