Unless your calling is redecorating your home yearly and changing the paint to match, most of us want to find a color we love, paint, and finish it. It’s a necessary process after all, we are going to be living with it for a long time! If you are going to spend hours agonizing over the perfect shade for your home, looking through paint swatches, paint test spots, and then spend money on professional painters, then it better last!

Start The Right Way

We usually start the painting process by looking at color swatches and planning so it feels like the next step is painting. If the goal is to have paint that lasts, we might want to slow down and consider some of the preparation that is going to help us in the long run.

Take time to inspect your home! Look for damages to your home like wood rot, holes in the walls, or scratches. These are all things that need to be addressed before paint or primer is applied. You need a smooth surface to finish with a good result.

If you have serious stains on your walls you might be interested in our blog on Treating Water and Smoke Stains to Keep Your Home Looking Great.

Here’s a quick pro tip! Paint does not stick well to a dirty wall. Just because you do not use the room often does not mean the wall is clean either. Dirt, cobwebs, grease, and dust all can cause imperfections in the paint you worked so hard to get perfect. An easy solution is to take a clean, damp rag and wipe down your walls. If this process is ignored overtime the residue can loosen the paint on your walls.

Priming Makes Perfect

What process do professional painters use to keep paint looking better and cleaner for longer? Well any painter worth their price knows the number one rule. If you want all the work to last, prime before you paint! Spend all the money you want on the best paint. You can even do a two coat job. It will not compare to a single coat of primer with paint. First, this will hide any previous paint colors on the walls. Bright and bold colors can even be covered. If you think you want to keep a bold color, a tinted primer can help the end result of your paint appear more vibrant!

Painting Professionals Can Take Care of it All

It looks like you are all set to paint! Choose the color that’s right for you and let’s get to work. There may be other considerations depending on where you are painting in your home. Exterior paint or bathroom paint may need extra additives to protect against the elements or water and mold. A professional painter can help you decide what products and repairs are right for you to have the best looking home. If you are ready to start your paint journey contact CorsPaint today!