20 Jan 4 Room Painting Tips From A Professional
We love the DIY crowd. Sure, we’re in the business…but we specialize in larger projects and whole-home painting, often just before or after a house is purchased (or is about to be sold). During the spring and summer, we’re usually busy slaving away on exterior house painting projects anyway – it pays to be the top-rated painting contractor in the KC Metro (literally!) So, we don’t mind sharing our expertise. With that said, here are some essential tips to consider before you paint a room in your home…hopefully you haven’t already chosen your color and the finish (and if you have, returns are always an option if the paint hasn’t been tinted!)
1. Know the correct Sheen: Sheen throws people for a loop sometimes. And it’s different for every room. The higher the paint sheen (Gloss), the more moisture-resistant it is. High sheens allow you to scrub the walls easier and more often – great for a toddler or kids’ room – but they also show the most surface imperfections, and you lose the ability to touch up your work. High-sheen paint tends to Flash more also. Conversely, the lower the sheen, the more surface imperfections are hidden. Simple. But a lot of people seem to get this wrong. Don’t be that guy/gal!
2. As a rule of thumb, go with Eggshell: this is a go-to selection for most walls in common areas of your home. Eggshell gives you some moisture resistance and can be touched up. The best of both worlds. It goes with everything. If you don’t want to overthink and you want to reserve the right to re-paint again a year later, you won’t go wrong with eggshells. Leave Satin Finishes for Kitchens or Bathrooms. Use a semi-gloss for Cabinets, Doors, and Trim. You’ll thank us later.
3. Pick a favorite object in the room: This is a great starting place for selecting a paint color. A family picture, for example, a decorative statue, drapes, pillows, etc… all work. Your paint can draw colors from that object. Try to find a base and an accent color from the object you love and use it as a centerpiece for the room. It doesn’t have to be something big, just something you love.
3. Dark colors make rooms small, making tight spaces tighter. Let them breathe with a lighter pallet! Not only that, but they also show imperfections more quickly—something to avoid in smaller, high-light areas (like an undersized kitchen, for example).
4. Color Trends Come and Go: Don’t fall for the old “this is the Pantone color of the year!” trick. The goal is to pick colors that reflect your personality, a thing you love, and the spirit you want to capture for your room. Don’t let someone else choose for you, especially if that someone is a Conglomo paint company trying to sell more. (Psst! They don’t care what your house looks like; you buy their paint brand.)
Good luck with your project, and if you decide it’s too much to bite off (or that you’d like the outside of your home to look just as fabulous as the inside), then call us. We serve the entire Kansas City metro area, including Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, and Lenexa. Please browse the rest of our site to learn how Neighborhood Painting can turn your home into your castle…
…and we do more than paint. Our professional home improvement services team specializes in wood rot repair, deck and fence staining, siding replacement, and water damage repair. We’re fully licensed and insured, and as your incredible customer reviews can attest, our professionalism is unrivaled. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! We have references available and likely have done work on a home in your area recently.
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