Do's and don'ts

Ryan1uk

Hi

I am moving soon and I will be doing the painting. Is there any major Do's and Don'ts as I am new to painting.

Thankyou for your time.

McKneff

There are lots of online tutorials online,
Depends on what you want to paint to be honest.

macman

My two mantras are:
'Preparation is 80% of the work'.
'And 'one coat' paints aren't'.

loracan1

Use the right paint for the job you're doing.
Don't stand in the roller tray.
Don't knock the roller tray over (as you're standing in it)
Cover anything that might get damaged by knocked over roller trays. (ie carpets)

mazza111

I did get a wee laugh at that one. Thank you Loracan Brought back memories

dodgydl

macman wrote: »

My two mantras are:
'Preparation is 80% of the work'.
'And 'one coat' paints aren't'.

Exactly my first thought. Prep, prep and more prep. Make sure the walls are as flat and smooth as you can get them as any bumps will show once its been painted.

A good quality trade paint as well will make it easier (better coverage).

Alisha2008

I painted one of my bedrooms with a "one coat" a few weeks ago and it was absolutely perfect! Still have half of the tin left as the paint was the same price for 2.5 litres or 5 litres, so I went for 5 litres in case it needed 2 coats (previous colour was blue, sometimes difficult to cover), but it didn't!

So some one-coat, ARE one coat...

mrcow

Don't paint in any clothes that you actually want to wear in public again.

Alisha2008

The brand was Dulux, the one that they mix for you in the shop, in case someone is interested..

davenport151

Totally agree with macman also don't dip your paintbrush in your cuppa!

ValHaller

Keep a rag by you and a putty knife. Use the rag - wrapped over the blade of the putty knife or not as required - to wipe up drips and painting over the line as you go. For emulsion paint, the rag should be heavily damp with water. For gloss paint, use white spirit.

Do not leave drips for another time, deal with them by the end of the session.