{"id":1084,"date":"2017-08-03T04:39:54","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T18:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spotpainting.com.au\/web\/?p=1084"},"modified":"2017-09-19T04:52:40","modified_gmt":"2017-09-18T18:52:40","slug":"how-to-prepare-a-room-for-professional-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotpainting.com.au\/web\/how-to-prepare-a-room-for-professional-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare a Room for Professional Painting"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]Perhaps you\u2019ve tried the DIY route. And now that you have finished, the paint doesn\u2019t look how you envisioned. Perhaps you had another painter come in but didn\u2019t like the job they\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019d like a total interior design renovation and you\u2019re looking for a professional to take care of the job for you.<\/p>\n

The SPOT PAINTING team have years of experience working as interior and exterior painters so if you need a new coat of paint,\u00a0call a professional<\/a>\u00a0to complete the project for you.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you can do to help that company give your walls the smooth, vibrant and gorgeous paint job you desire.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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  1. Remove everything hanging on your walls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Nothing should remain on your walls when painters arrive. Remove pictures and posters, and store away vinyl lettering and similar decor. Remove nails, pins and other items as well. Your walls should look completely bare.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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    1. Move your furniture into storage, if possible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If you can put the furniture into your basement, your living room or even a storage unit, please do so. Your furniture will stay safer if it doesn\u2019t sit anywhere near the paint. If paint drips on your furniture and dries, you may struggle to remove the spot.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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      1. Move your furniture into the room\u2019s centre if you can\u2019t store it.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Sometimes you don\u2019t have the space or the budget to store your furniture. If this situation applies to you, move your furniture into the room\u2019s centre. Put it as far away from all four walls as it can go. You may have to stack it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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        1. Cover the furniture that remains in the room.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Again, if you have to keep furniture and other items in the room, cover them with plastic tarps. You can also use blankets if you don\u2019t mind potential marks on the fabric.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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          1. Unscrew all light switch and outlet covers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Light switches and outlet covers might not seem like much of an obstacle. Unscrew the covers and store them until the project reaches completion. If you leave their covers in your wall, the covers could end up with paint on them. Or, as painters try to avoid them, you may see a slim border of unpainted wall around the outlets.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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            1. Remove light covers if you plan to paint the ceiling.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Many home owners like the dichromatic effect with coloured walls and a white ceiling. But if you want to paint your ceiling, remove light covers for the same reason you removed light switch and outlet covers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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              1. Dust all surfaces.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Now that you\u2019ve cleared obstacles from the room, begin preliminary cleaning. First, dust every surface, including the walls. Then vacuum the dust so it doesn\u2019t fluff into the air every time someone steps on the carpet. As you dust, make sure you use a damp cloth so you pick up every particle.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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                1. Scrub the walls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Now that you\u2019ve dusted, take water and a sturdy cloth and scrub the walls. If you see stains or other imperfections, scrub those areas hardest. You don\u2019t want any particles to interfere with the way the new coat of paint adheres to the walls.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”texto”]<\/p>\n

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                  1. Cover the carpet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Before the painters arrive, lay a tarp or several layers of newspapers over your carpet. These barriers will keep the paint from dripping into your carpet fibres. A professional paint job will make your rooms look more beautiful than ever. Do your part to ensure the project\u2019s success by following the steps above.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

                    If you have any questions about this process, please contact the friendly SPOT PAINTING team at 0478037781.<\/p>\n

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