Learning how to properly paint can make your projects turn out beautifully. Follow the preparatory steps—don’t skip the details!
Select a painter that has been in the industry for long. Go to their websites to see customers’ reviews. You will also get to see pictures of previous works. Select a painter that has the right mix of state of the art equipment, such as rollers, pressure washers, powered wire brushes, and grinders.
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A 3,500 sq. ft. home is even bigger, which means it will cost more to paint. This size home usually consists of four bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen--plus extra recreational rooms depending on the layout. An interior paint job for a house this size costs between $10,500 and $14,000, while an exterior job costs between $6,000 to $13,600. You can expect to pay between $16,500 and $27,600 to paint the entire house.
Of course, there is no set timeline since every home is different. However, there are some guidelines to follow, although several factors can change the timing.
Practice by painting your own home. I did our bedroom, two bathrooms, a closet and the screened porch shortly after I discovered I could paint decently.
This has given me some great ideas for my kitchen and living room. I’m a little nervous about how to décor my whole room but I think this guide will help me a lot once I start with the work. Thomas May 26, 2017 Galelea Gordon April 04, 2017
When you've finished your walls and ceilings they should be uniform in appearance, and there should be no visible line that can be seen from normal viewing distance where your brush work meets your roller work.
If your home was built before 1978, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires your exterior paint to be checked for lead. Lead-based paint is toxic and the leading cause of lead poisoning. If your home tests positive for lead, the EPA recommends hiring a lead-safe contractor.
Kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture Set the right curb appeal with exterior painting efforts that last. A flat sheen is non-reflective, and easy to apply and touch up. It will minimize the appearance of minor surface imperfections. A satin enamel sheen creates a pearl-like finish that's durable and dirt-resistant. It will also resist moisture, fading and stains. A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant with a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains. Hi-Gloss enamel sheen have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean. INTERIOR PAINT EXTERIOR PAINT WOOD STAIN FLOOR COATINGS WHICH MEASUREMENT SYSTEM DO YOU PREFER? Imperial (U.S.) HOW BIG IS YOUR ROOM? SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE CUSTOM Length (ft) Width (ft) HOW MANY DOORS AND WINDOWS? EXTRAS (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) Touch-up Paint Vaulted Ceiling HOW BIG IS YOUR HOUSE? SQ. FT. Garage Doors HOW BIG IS YOUR WOOD STAIN PROJECT? Approximate Square Footage Enter your project's approximate size below HOW BIG IS YOUR FLOOR COATINGS PROJECT? Approximate Square Footage Enter your project's approximate size below 0 Gallons + 0 Quarts 0 Gallons (total) 0 Gal/Coat SOLID COLOR WOOD STAIN 2 coats recommended SOLID COLOR HOUSE & FENCE STAIN SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD STAIN TRANSPARENT WOOD STAIN PORCH & PATIO FLOOR PAINT CONCRETE & GARAGE FLOOR PAINT * Important Disclaimer: Coverage calculator results are to be used only as estimates. Behr Process Corporation cannot guarantee that you will achieve proper results without verifying your measurements and assumptions. Email calculation results to your family and friends. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. See our privacy policy Consumer Pro Careers Customer Service Find a Store English COLORS ColorSmart by BEHR® WOOD STAIN COLOR SELECTOR FLOOR COATINGS COLOR SELECTOR Learn About Paint Colors Pins to Palettes Color Discovery PRODUCTS INTERIOR PAINT & PRIMER EXTERIOR PAINT & PRIMER Wood Stains & Finishes Floor Coatings, Sealers & Prep Specialty Paints Decorative Finishes Painting Tools and Supplies Behr Express Buy Paint Online
We offer additional services, such as wallpaper and popcorn ceiling removal, as well as plaster and drywall repair. Our painters are bonded, insured, and undergo extensive background screening for your peace of mind. When you turn to Fresh Coat Painters for your painting needs, you can rest assured that we'll get the job done right, the first time.
We are in the process of painting our entire house. It’s not huge by any means but we do have very high ceilings in our living room/kitchen which has created an extra issue. YES TO SPENDING PLENTY OF TIME DOING PREP WORK. It’s amazing long it takes to get everything ready to even crack open a paint can. It does make a world of difference though. Jenn February 25, 2015
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4. Wear coveralls! Wear shoe protectors. Wear a head sock! Wear goggles! Especially when first starting out, and/or are spraying a ceiling, you will get paint everywhere. My glasses will never be the same.
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Contact the companies you’ve decided on. If you send a message to them online, include the details of your project in your message. If you call them, be sure to have your project details in front of you, ready to go when they answer.