Category: Renovation ->Interior Design Painting Tips Thinking of starting your own paint project at home? We share some tips to get you started. Test your paint Ask for fresh paint from the can you have selected and test them on white background to see the color. Choosing from the paint brochure doesn't guarantee what you see is what you get. Choosing sheens Flat paint - Dullest paint of all but it's best used in low-activity areas, such as hallways, living and dining rooms, bedrooms, and on ceilings. Of all the sheen options, a flat finish is best at concealing wall imperfections. Eggshell - (sometimes called satin or low-luster) paint has a bit more shine to it than flat. It works well in kids' rooms, where easier-to-clean walls are often wanted. Semigloss paint - has even more shine and reflective qualities than eggshell and is great for kitchens and bathrooms where moisture and cleanup are major considerations. Gloss paint - is just that: glossy. It has the highest shine factor, so it should be limited to truly high-traffic areas. Because it highlights imperfections more than a lower-sheen paint, it's best when used on small areas, such as cabinet doors or trims. Brushes Brushes fall into two main categories: natural bristles and synthetic bristles. For latex paint, use synthetic-bristle brushes only. For oil-base paint, use either natural- or synthetic-bristle brushes. Taking care of brushes, rollers, and pads will save you time and money. Don't throw your tools in a bucket or sink and expect them to clean themselves; they'll be ruined. Clean your brushes every two to three hours while working with water-based paint and at the end of your project. Tap off corners If you are going to paint a different color on your adjacent wall, use a scotch tape or a double sided tape to tape off the ends of the other dry wall. You can also use tapes around door knobs, window frame edges etc. Drips all over the can of paint? Taken the lid off the paint can,grab a hammer and tap a nail into the can's interior rim, creating a hole. Remove the nail. Now when you dip your brush into the paint and drag it across the edge of the can, the excess paint will go back into the can instead of building up in the rim and flowing over the edge. Hate the smell of paint? Either get the paint that has low odour such as ICI Dulux or alternatively, add four drops of vanilla extract to your interior latex paint. You can also use other extracts, such as peppermint, as long as the alcohol in the ingredients is methyl alcohol, which is formulated to mix with water. Do not use perfume or other alcohol-based fragrances; they won't mix properly with water-based paint. However, it doesn't work with oil-based paints. Photos posted on this page are for informative purposes only. Copyright belongs to the owners of the photos. Pls email us at administrator@renotalk.com if there is any objection to the usage and we will gladly remove them.