{"id":402,"date":"2019-07-17T18:19:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=402"},"modified":"2024-05-04T15:06:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T15:06:54","slug":"apply-these-painting-tricks-to-paint-like-a-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/apply-these-painting-tricks-to-paint-like-a-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply These Painting Tricks to Paint Like a Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you want your interior paint job to come out looking like\na level 5 finish, you must rely on the same tips and tricks professional\npainting companies use to deliver exceptionally smooth, long-lasting, vibrant\nresults. Continue reading to learn some secret methods used by professionals\nthat can be applied to your DIY painting project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Painter\u2019s Tape <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When you tape up baseboards before painting, it can seem\nlike a pretty straightforward task. Apply the tape so that the woodwork is\ncovered and move on; right? Well, many times, after the painting is finished\nand the tape is removed, you can find streaks or drops that managed to seep\ntheir way through. To avoid this, do what the pro\u2019s do and use a putty knife to\napply the painting tape on baseboards and molding. Press the knife against the\ntape to ensure a thorough seal. This prevents any paint from getting through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hole-Patching and Sanding<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

All holes and deficits should be filled in with a\njoint-compound patching product, smoothed down evenly, and allowed to dry\ncompletely. Once these areas of dry, you can sand away all the uneven surfaces.\nIt is vital to sand away any surface flaws, like spackle, joint-compound\npatches, nicks, nail holes, scores, scratches, chips, and more the best you\ncan. Sand baseboards, molding, walls, and more to get an even smooth surface.\nOnce you have an even and smooth surface, you can move forward with your\npainting project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When joint compound is painted over, it can sometimes absorb\nall the moisture from the paint and leave a duller, discolored look. This makes\nall the patched areas on a wall noticeable. To avoid this problem, which\nprofessionals refer to as \u201cflashing\u201d, be sure to apply a primer before\npainting. But to paint like a pro, use a tinted primer. Although white primer\nis acceptable and frequently used, professionals typically use a gray-colored\nprimer, or a primer that is close to the color of the finishing paint. This\ncovers patched areas and existing paint better than plain white or ivory\nprimers. This results in a more vibrant finish and less applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint Boxing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Although you can purchase the same color in five cans, it is\nnot guaranteed that all five cans will look exactly the same. This can be\nevident in a paint job when a new container is opened halfway through painting.\nIt can result in a different color tones on a wall. To avoid this,\nprofessionals \u201cbox\u201d their paint by pouring all cans into one large bucket to\nachieve one consistent color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint Application<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Ever wonder why a self-paint job looks streaky and a professional\u2019s is always smooth and even? Well the secret is adding a paint extender or paint conditioner into your paint. Popular products, like Floetrol\u00ae, are designed to slow down the drying process of the paint, allowing a more balanced application and finish. Not only do paint extenders hide brush strokes, they also eliminate dark lap marks from painting over semi-dried paint.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceilings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When ceilings are textured or bumpy, it can be virtually\nimpossible to paint a clean line between the wall and the ceiling. For this\nreason, professionals will use a screwdriver to scrape a ridge along the edge\nof the walls and ceiling. This creates a platform for painting a smooth\nstraight line between ceiling and wall and prevents paint from sticking to\nceiling bumps. The resulting ridge should be fine enough so that the lost\ntexture is never noticed, but wide enough for brush bristles to fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Drywall and Painting Contractors <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> when you need professional drywall repair and painting service<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured drywall company that provides residential and commercial drywall work at competitive prices. Call 317-269-7319 to request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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