The wall colour of your home defines a lot of things. Different rooms can be painted in different hues to reciprocate the mood you want to create. The wall colours mostly depend on the activities take place in that room. Aesthetically painted interiors not only enhance the visual appeal of your home but also help increase its property value.

Since painting home is an expensive affair, it should be done appropriately and with proper care. When you think of painting, the first thing that comes to your mind is choosing the right paint. You can either opt for a single colour or contrast two colours to give your walls a unique look. Consider the size of your room while choosing the colour — light shades make a small room look spacious while dark hues add depth to larger spaces. Pick colours that complement the furniture and upholstery in your room to create a cohesive look.

But there are many more things to consider than just picking out a colour. You need to prepare the walls before you start painting. These are some important points to keep in mind for best results.

  1. Prepare the wall:

Before starting with painting process, make sure to inspect the walls of your room to see if there are cracks, dents, holes, or any surface imperfections. Start by priming the walls in order to cover up the existing flaws. Primers help to smooth out these inconsistencies so that your final coat of paint goes on flawlessly. Priming is essential to the painting process because it acts as the base layer that protects your walls, increases paint adhesion, and prevents stains from bleeding through.

  1. Cover floor & furniture:

Before commencing the paint job, cover the floor with drop clothes or newspaper. Covering the floors with drop cloths is a must before painting as this will save you from difficult clean-up jobs later. Also, cover up sofas, shrubs, beds, tables, decks, patios and walkways with drop cloths or plastic sheets. All tools and supplies should be readily available and there should be sufficient space in your home where you can lay all the drop cloths, newspapers and other things.

  1. Maintain uniformity:

If you are thinking to paint the walls of your home, it is easy to get carried away by the wide array of colours and patterns. Sometimes different paints need to be mixed for specific shades and end up with inconsistent colour intensity. To avoid this, it is advisable to mix all the paint into one large bucket so that you get a uniform colour throughout your home. It will also help with the consistency of your walls!

  1. Use the right tool:

It is fun to paint your home walls yourself. But for that, using the right tools and techniques is very important. While planning to paint their new 2/3 BHK premium apartment in Rajarhat, Newtown, Rohan and Sushmita Sarkar decided to paint it themselves. But before jumping into the action, they want to consult with the professionals about the right tools to paint the walls of their dream home. The right tool ensures a clean brush stroke and aids in neat painting. Ultimately, you would not want to use a brush that leaves stroke marks after you are done with the job. So don’t be afraid to invest a bit more for higher quality products! It is imperative to start painting from top to bottom (from ceiling toward the floor) to avoid lap patches.

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