We are all carrying the weight of the state of the economy on our shoulders these days. Job prospects are scarce. For those who are lucky enough to be working, there is little hope of any raises on the horizon, while at the same time our expenses are on the upswing. Our moods rise and lower with the stock market. We all have to keep going so take a deep breath, Pick yourself up, Dust yourself off, (and) Start all over again”.
A great way to have a pick-me-up is to start by feeling comfortable, safe, and happy in your own abode. Just as a new item of clothing livens the body, dressing the décor up in something new will also add some cheer to life. This is where the satisfaction of what paint offers enters in.
Paint is a great accessory for budget savvy decorating. You receive instant gratification as you see the results right away.
Painting is an easy, resourceful and friendly, way of dressing up your space. New colors will wake up a tired room as well as your soul. With millions of colors to choose from you will have fun sampling colors.
Before you make your final purchase make sure that you bring home chips and small sample paints to test on your walls.
- Lighting greatly effects color. The color in the store will look totally different in your own space. You will want to live with it for 24 hours so you can see how the color might change in the night time as well as day light. If you still cannot quite find the color you are searching for, bring a color sample from a carpet, bedding, or even a favorite handbag, to the store and they will match it for you in a can of paint. If you are still having trouble with you decision you can hire an Interior Designer, such as weberlifedesign.com, just for a color consultation.
sample different colors on your wall to determine what will look best
- Make sure you measure your areas before you purchase. Tell the clerk what your square footage is as well as the color you are painting over. The paint specialist will be able to tell you exactly how much quantity you will need as well as the best products for your application. The new self priming paints work great. If you are covering a darker wall then you will need to be prepared to have to paint at least two coats, or more, even with a self priming paint.
- Do not forget to prepare your walls before painting. Spackle and sand cracks, patch holes, and make sure the surface is smooth.
The two basic types of paint are Latex (water based) Paint, and Oil Based Paint.
- Latex dries faster and cleanup is easy with just soap and water. Latex paint has much lower fumes than Oil Based paint.
- When painting with Oil Based paint the room must be ventilated. Drying time will take longer and you will need a paint thinner product for clean-up. Oil Based paint has a very durable and cleanable finish which makes it great for high gloss trim work and doors. Otherwise the new Latex paints work wonderfully.
Paints come in several finishes; Flat, Eggshell, Satin, Semigloss, and Gloss.
Flat paint is cheaper but does not clean as well. Interior Designers recommend an eggshell finish rather than flat.
- The flatter the paint is, the more it will hide any imperfections.
- The shinier the paint is, the more that it will reflect any imperfections.
- A satin finish has a drop more of sheen to it. Satin Paint is easier to clean so it works well in areas like playrooms.
- Semigloss is generally used in Kitchens and Bathrooms as it holds up better under moist conditions and is very easy to clean. Semigloss will also work well on trim and cabinetry and looks fantastic on the paintable wall covering, check out the Examiner article for more painting tips.
- Gloss paint is highly recommended for all trim, molding, doors, etc. It is the easiest paint to keep clean.
paint trim and doors in a high gloss for easy cleaning
Do not be afraid to add some color to your life. Read this Examiner article to find out what colors work best in your different rooms. You will feel refreshed engulfed by your newly painted walls.
Hold your head up and smile with the new beauty that surrounds you. You will change your life with every action that you take. Painting a room might just be the beginning you need for an entire new outlook on life. Never be afraid to dance!
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