One of the most underestimated ways to brighten up your space is by giving it a fresh coat of paint. Repainting your home has the power to transform it into something more modern without the cost of buying new furniture or carrying out renovations. Lots of people decide to take on a DIY home painting project to achieve this, thinking it will be quicker and easier. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Many DIY paint jobs end up taking longer and costing more than hiring a professional. Setbacks from not preparing your walls and buying low-quality paintbrushes can impact both time and cost. If you do want to carry out your home painting yourself it’s important to make sure you’re as prepared as possible with the right tools and knowledge. But if you’d rather sit back and relax, leave it to Ascend Painting Services. We’re here to give you a professional paint job without the stress.
DIY Home Painting Without The Headache
If you’re keen to do your home painting yourself, make sure you have the right tools and knowledge to get the best results. Watching DIY video tutorials, reading expert articles, and asking for advice or help from friends and family can all make the process easier. If you’d like to carry out your home painting yourself, you’ll want to make sure you have the right tools and equipment to get the best finish.
Tools You Need To Get Started With Your DIY Home Painting
Quality paint brushes
We recommend investing in a few different-sized brushes to make sure you don’t miss any spots. You’ll need a large one for flat areas, a medium for skirting boards and door frames, and a small one for finer details like windows. The quality of your paint brushes can determine the finish of your paint job, a cheap one or the wrong type can leave you with streaky walls.
Paint rollers and extension poles
Rollers and extension poles make paint application much easier for high ceilings and large surfaces. Like paintbrushes, rollers come in a range of sizes and styles to suit different types of paint. And like brushes, poor-quality rollers can ruin your paint job with patches and streaks.
Sandpaper and putty
If your surface isn’t perfectly smooth your paint won’t apply evenly. Patch up any cracks or blemishes with putty before smoothing with sanding paper.
Painters tape
Painters tape or masking tape will help you keep your lines straight and give you a crisp finish around edges, skirting, and window frames.
Paint trays
Pick one that fits your roller and is deep enough for plenty of paint to avoid frequent refills.
Drop cloths
Before you start painting, protect your furniture and flooring from accidental spills by covering them up with drop cloths. Remember to watch where you step, any paint on your feet will be carried through the house, so take your shoes off before you leave the room!
Face masks and painters coveralls
It is incredibly dangerous to breathe in paint fumes. Look after yourself by masking up, and protect your clothes with coveralls. We know it seems easier to cut costs, but we recommend you buy high-quality equipment and tools at the start. They can save money and frustration in the long run, and help you achieve the professional-looking finish you’re aiming for.
The Risks Of DIY Home Painting
DIY home painting projects take up a lot of time, effort, and organisation. However, a job well done can offer you a great sense of achievement. There are some cons to doing your painting without a professional though:
- Buying new, high-quality tools can end up being costly. If you don’t wash your paintbrushes and rollers well after each use, you run the risk of ruining them and having to buy a whole new set the next time you paint
- Uh-oh, is that a paint splatter on the sofa? Your furniture and flooring are at risk of accidental damage if you don’t cover them properly
- Not giving the preparation and priming stage enough care can lead to an uneven application and decrease the longevity of your paintwork
- DIY painting is really time-consuming, especially if you’re inexperienced or covering a large area
- Drip marks and visible brush strokes on your walls make for a messy-looking finish and lead to you hiring a professional to tidy things up
- Paint fumes are a health risk if your area isn’t well ventilated, or you don’t have the proper protective equipment like respirators
- Disposing of unfinished paint tins can be tricky depending on your local regulations as they can’t go in general waste bins
Transform Your Space Without The DIY Drama
Hiring our professional team will save you all of the concerns that come with a DIY home painting project. With Ascend Painting Services, you can rest assured your paint job will be polished and pristine, without a stray splatter in sight. Our Perth painting company is highly experienced, and we take care of everything from the painting to the tidying up afterwards. As a Dulux-accredited painting company and a member of the Master Painters Association, you can relax in the knowledge that your work is with our capable team. This accreditation provides you with a 5-year guarantee and warranty for our workmanship at your property.
Request A Free Quote Today
Leave your painting woes behind and leave the project to our experienced team at Ascend. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 0478 672 372 or 08 6168 1677. Or if you’d prefer, send us an email at sales@ascendpainting.com.au.