Paint, paint, glorious paint! Paint is one the most striking and visually appealing materials you can buy for your home. Paint is also very affordable. It can fix many problems. Are you unhappy with your exterior? Paint. Paint. Do you feel like your interior is closing in on yourself? Paint. Paint. PAINT.
Your home can be given a new lease of life by using paint. After you've chosen a color, what happens next? What can you do to find the best paint for your project? How can you purchase it?
How to choose the perfect paint
It can be hard to choose the right paint. There are so many choices for paint that it can seem overwhelming. These are some of the things you should keep in mind as you choose your paint.
Composition. There are many paint options, but most homeowners prefer oil or latex. Although latex paint is easy-to-clean, it can be a bit soft after being fully dried. It is not recommended for high-traffic areas. Oil can be more difficult to clean up, but it can be used to cover any surface and can withstand years of abuse.
Shine. You choose how shiny your walls should look. Although it may seem obvious to pick the most shiny paint, glossy paint can expose a lot of sins.
It could be a problem if your walls or other surfaces aren't perfect. Eggshell can conceal many sins, but it can also be difficult to clean.
Durability. Paint is paint. It's not close. Paints can cost as little as $20 per gallon or as much as four times as much. Paints are priced differently due to their different characteristics. However, durability is an important aspect of pricing.
Low-quality paint won't last and will need to repainted soon. Premium paints will be impregnated with UV-resistant and weather-resistant chemicals to prolong their life expectancy.
Coats to Coverage. Most paints will indicate how many coats are required to cover a wall if the wall is properly primed. This information is important when you decide how much paint to use. A 50 gallon can of paint can be applied in just one coat. This is typically cheaper than applying three coats.
How to correctly do the Paint Math
Remember that you will experience some loss when calculating your paint needs. These calculations should not be taken as an estimate. It is not science. Painting is an art form. How much paint you use will depend on the tools you use and how your walls look.
To calculate the paint you will need, simply multiply the surface elevation with the length in feet. To paint a wall measuring 10 x 20 ft in size, 200 square feet would be required. The paint can be examined to determine how much paint the bucket should cover and how many coats you should apply. With a lot of paint, you can cover 250 feet. This is enough for your first coat.
Paint at least two coats. You may need more if you have more. It is better to round up than go down. You will almost always find areas that need attention.
If you do all of your tinting together, you'll get a better match. It is possible for computerized paint mixing to feel a bit off.