Painting 101: The Basics of Painting Your New House

Posted on August 9th, 2010 by Ricardo Louis

So you’ve just bought your new house and once you moved in you realize that it badly needs a paint job. Before you venture out and start spending money all willy-nilly on all different types of paint, realize the main basics of painting. You need to organize yourself, just like you did with your relocation, and get the project done without a hitch.

Understand that there are several different types of paint available, and selecting the wrong one can lead to a dissatisfactory job. You are going to have to figure out which type of paint can provide you with the results you want. You don;t want to find yourself doing the entire paint job over, do you?

The first and most important thing is finding out what type of surface you are painting on for the look you are trying to accomplish. A primer should be enough for most types of surfaces. If you’re planning on simply painting over a wall that’s flaking or peeling since it’s probably been painted on already, just know that you will need primer. This will help prevent stains and cracks in the future.

Figuring out what type of finish paint you are going to use is also an important issue, as well. The two main types of finish paint are Alkyd and latex. Whereas Alkyd is more of an oil-based paint, latex dries a lot quicker, plus is less smelly.

Also, figure out what type of gloss you’re trying to obtain. Gloss is the shine that reflects off the painted finish surface; the different types include flat, satin, semi-gloss, and glossy finish. The flat gloss is best used for rooms that won’t be damaged easily, so you can cross your child’s room off the list. The satin glass is probably best used for a child’s room, since it’s very stain resistant, thus making it easier to clean. The semi-gloss is even more stain-resistant. as whereas the glossy finish is the easiest one to maintain and clean. But, if you do not like that shinny look, opt for the satin (also known as eggshell) finish and you will get that ultimate look you are looking for.

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