| <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: | | | | This is important so that you can cover areas that |
| 0.08in } --> | | | | you don't want painted, such as trim and it definitely |
| So, I usually pay someone to paint my place. With all | | | | makes a difference when it comes to the outcome |
| of these do it yourself shows on TV, I thought I'd | | | | and overall look of the paint job. Also it wouldn't hurt |
| give it a shot myself this time. So, I decided to get | | | | to get some garbage bags and have them handy for |
| the supplies and was all set to go when I finally | | | | anything you want to throw away. |
| realized, I have not prepared myself for the job. This | | | | |
| may sound comical to some people but for a lot of | | | | Next thing to remember is to try and make your |
| those out there, they are clueless when it comes to | | | | walls flat. If there are some spots that are uneven or |
| what is needed to paint something as simple as door | | | | had paint blotches from a previous job, you can use |
| trim, let alone a room or more. | | | | sandpaper to smooth things out. Also vacuum or |
| | | | | sweep up the room so that there is not any dust |
| The first thing to do is to plan out the job in your | | | | around. If there is dust, it may fly around and get |
| mind first. Make sure that you have any furniture or | | | | stuck to the paint or behind a coat of paint. Very |
| items that are in the way moved out of the area in | | | | unattractive! Remove any hardware in the room. This |
| which you are painting so that your job can run a lot | | | | includes door handles, hinges, electrical outlets, |
| smoother and you don't run the risk of tripping over | | | | electrical switch covers, smoke detectors, doorbells, |
| anything or splashing paint on anything valuable. | | | | etc. Mix your paint thoroughly before you start to |
| Before you start, make sure you have the | | | | apply any coats. Also, the best bet is to start with |
| appropriate and essential tools for your job. Make | | | | the trim first and then attack the walls. Lastly, finish |
| sure you have Plastic Drop cloths. Always buy more | | | | the painting by doing the corners and edges of the |
| than you need as there is nothing worse than having | | | | walls and before you can have that well deserved |
| an area uncovered and having to go out again to get | | | | beverage... clean up your mess! |
| more cloths. Get yourself some good painters tape. | | | | |