How to Paint Wall

You can give your room a noticeable makeover and add a fresh look to the décor of the room by painting the walls. Painting the wall yourself can give you an ultimate satisfaction if you can give a professional finishing. Moreover, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on hiring painters if you learn the tricks of how to paint wall.

First make a list of the necessary item to paint wall and purchase them from the market. Things you need to paint a wall are a can of the color that you want to paint wall, primer, a measuring tape, paint tray, paint brushes and a paint roller, a flat headed screwdriver, a roll of masking tape, a sponge, pencil and paper. While purchasing the paint, it is essential that you select the colors carefully because sometimes the color that appears on the can is not exactly the same for the liquid inside the can. Then calculate the amount of paint needed to paint the wall. For that, measure the wall and calculate the area of the wall that you are going to paint. A can of 1 gallon of paint can cover around 118-150 square feet of wall. Accordingly, you should purchase enough paint to apply at least two coats.
There are several things on the wall that you don’t want to paint even accidentally. Mask off the switchboards, frame of the doors and windows, or cupboard etc. with masking tapes to protect them from the wall paint. It is certainly a time-consuming part of the task. But the result of the efforts can be best observed after you finish painting the wall completely. While purchasing the masking tape make sure that you take the one meant for the purpose. The tapes are also known as “painter’s tape” and readily available in any store. Press the tape with your finger to seal the surface perfectly ensuring no paint seep behind the tape.
Apply a coat of primer to the wall. Select your primer considering the existing color of the wall the color you want to paint it. More the contrast between the colors, more it becomes necessary to use a primer. Primer creates a smooth surface on the wall by sealing the pores so that you can apply the paint perfectly on the wall.
If you are painting the wall of a room, make sure the room is well-ventilated. If possible it is good to use a face mask while painting. Use a flat-headed screw driver to open the can of paint and stir the liquid with a painting stick before pouring it into a painting tray. Dip the roller in the paint and move it back and forth to get an even coat of paint on the roller. Now, paint the wall using the roller with gentle forward and backward motions. Don’t add too much paint on the roller; the paint may smear on the floor or flick over you. Cover the entire wall starting from one end to other. You can use a paint brush to paint the detail. While using a brush, paint with long, flowing strokes. If required, go for a second coat of paint. You don’t need to worry about the edges of the wall if you have masked them properly.
Remove the masking tapes carefully after the wall is completely dry. If you find any paint leaked beneath the mask, use a wet sponge to wipe it out.