Fast and professionally. How to paint the walls in a room?

A room’s appearance and atmosphere can be swiftly and dramatically changed by painting the walls. Painting is a crucial stage in home renovation, whether you’re painting a new room or updating an old one. It not only improves appearance but also shields walls from damage.

It’s important to gather your materials before you start. Paint (select the color that matches your walls), primer (if needed), painter’s tape, brushes, rollers, trays, and drop cloths to shield furniture and floors are all necessary. Having these on hand makes painting go more smoothly and quickly.

The secret to getting a professional finish is preparation. First, give the walls a thorough cleaning to get rid of all the grease, dust, and dirt. Use spackle to fill in any holes or cracks, and after they dry, sand them smooth. To protect trim, ceilings, and any other areas you don’t want to paint, use painter’s tape.

When all of your preparation is finished, prime your walls if necessary. Primer can cover up flaws and improve paint adhesion. To guarantee uniform color distribution, thoroughly stir your paint before beginning. Start painting in small sections using a brush around corners and edges, and move on to larger surfaces using a roller.

Clean and Prepare:	Start by cleaning the walls thoroughly to remove dust and dirt. Patch any holes or cracks with filler and sand them smooth.
Protect and Prepare:	Use painter"s tape to mask off edges, trim, and fixtures. Lay down drop cloths or plastic sheets to protect floors and furniture.
Prime the Surface:	Apply a coat of primer to en	After the paint dries, inspect the walls for missed spots or uneven areas. Touch up as needed for a professional finish.

We go over how to paint walls quickly and professionally in our guide on painting walls efficiently. This article provides do-it-yourselfers with useful guidance and insights into selecting the appropriate tools and paints, ensuring a successful painting project without needless complications. It covers everything from time-saving preparation tips to the best techniques for smooth application.

Painting features

The following qualities are crucial to consider when selecting a product from the chemical industry::

• Covering ability – this property determines how smooth and uniform the coating will be.
• Consistency: if the product is thick, it will not be easy to achieve a uniform color, and the consumption of material for finishing also increases. The liquid composition has low covering power.
• Technology Features: method of applying the composition, tool used. The convenience and speed of the finishing process depend on this characteristic.

The air temperature and relative humidity in the painting room should be higher than 5 °C and lower than 80%, respectively.

Water-based paint

The finished product is an emulsion of polymer components and is water-based. The mixture is safe for use in areas with slightly elevated humidity, such as kitchens and glazed balconies, and does not pose a health risk to humans or animals. It is also vapor permissive.

How to apply water-based paint to a surface quickly:

1. prepare the mixture for work according to the instructions and add liquid pigment to it if necessary;
2. apply paint to the base;
3. after the first layer has completely dried, cover the surface with the material 2-3 more times;
4. During work, isolate the room from drafts.

An extended period of exposure to water is not "tolerated" by the paint. Use a slightly damp cloth to wipe the affected area if the surface is dirty.

Please watch this video to learn how to paint walls using water-based paint:

Acrylic material

The material’s composition includes an acrylic polymer emulsion, which gives it a unique quality. You can use this paint on any kind of surface.

Benefits of the product:

• resistance to abrasion and ultraviolet radiation;
• Possibility of use in rooms with high humidity and temperature fluctuations;
• practicality, lightness of application and quick drying.

When applying acrylic composition to a room, abide by these guidelines:

1. try to apply the paint evenly;
2. Apply each subsequent layer to the surface only after the previous one has completely dried.

Alkyd material

Polyhydric alcohols and orthophthalic acid are present in the substance. Within this category of products:

• oil paints;
• enamel.

Although oil-based compounds are cheap, it is not a good idea to use them for interior decoration because they smell toxic and take a long time to dry on treated surfaces.

The enamel product exhibits low toxicity, rapid drying, and resistance to moisture and abrasion.

The subtleties involved in painting:

1. painting involves applying two layers of the product, covering the walls a second time after the previous layer has completely dried;
2. If the composition gets on the floor or furniture during work, wipe it off: after an hour, you need to remove the paint with a solvent or scrape it off with a knife.

Due to the low vapor permeability of alkyd materials, it is imperative to arrange for adequate ventilation in bathrooms, kitchens, and toilets when repairing them.

When painting the walls of the living room, bedroom, and hallway, there are a few things to consider.

The choice of tools

Equipment for laying down finishing material:

A roller is a cheap, practical tool that can be used to quickly and evenly stain a sizable surface area.

When decorating the space, use a tool with a felt nozzle that is water-based. For applying acrylic or alkyd materials, a roller with natural or synthetic fibers works well; in this instance, paint can be applied expertly.

Determining the nozzle’s pile length:

• for finishing smooth surfaces (metal, processed wood, plastic, fine -grained plaster, putty) – up to 5 mm long;
• slightly rough plaster, untreated wood – up to 20 mm long;
• concrete, brick, coarse plaster – pile up to 30 mm.

Applying the composition to the surface with a brush in a high-quality, uniform manner takes practice, certain abilities, and dexterity.

The brush is useful for ornamenting difficult-to-reach areas, such as wall and ceiling joints, and decorative elements. An instrument with an oblique cut 50 mm wide is useful for painting interior corners.

With a spray gun, you can paint a sizable area very quickly:

1. Dilute the paint with solvent and strain through a sieve or gauze (if its consistency is thick), fill the spray tank 2/3 with it.
2. Press the trigger and, holding the device at a distance of 13-24 cm from the surface, do a test stain (on an unnecessary sheet of cardboard or in an inconspicuous place). Adjust the flow if necessary.

Surface preparation

Prior to painting, the walls must be prepared by priming, cleaning, and removing any previous coating. Next, use a level to check the base, and level the walls based on the size of the height differences:

• putty and plaster;
• drywall.

How to putty correctly?

Finishing putty should be used to level any height variations up to 5 mm. Putty must also be plastered and applied to walls with up to 3 cm of curvature. Plastering surfaces with notable height variations requires the use of reinforced mesh.

Phases of the project:

1. stir the dry mixture with water to the consistency of sour cream, scoop the mixture onto a wide spatula, apply it to the base and distribute evenly;
2. Apply the next layer with an overlap of the previous one by 50 mm;
3. When working corners, use a spatula with a smaller blade or a corner tool.

Apply finishing compound once the initial plaster has dried; the compound’s thickness shouldn’t be greater than 2 mm.

Apply a primer and use a float or vibrating grinder to sand dry surfaces 12 hours after work is finished.

We recommend watching this video to learn how to putty a wall in preparation for painting:

Find out more here about painting walls evenly and applying putty correctly.

How to professionally level?

With drywall, surfaces can be prepared in two different ways:

• frame;
• frameless method.

With the fast frameless method, drywall is adhered to the wall directly with glue. Implementing the method can take several forms, depending on the degree of curvature of the surfaces:

1. with height differences up to 4 mm the material is fixed to the wall with gypsum putty applied in longitudinal rows to the back side of the sheet;
2. for unevenness up to 20 mm special glue for gypsum boards is used (place a small amount of the composition on the sheet every 35 cm);
3. if the height differences are more than 40 mm, cut the drywall into strips, glue them to the surface, then fix solid sheets on them.

Putty the entire drywall surface before painting. Next, use a special mixture to seal the seams between the gypsum boards. Apply a primer once the mixture has had time to dry.

Tips and tricks

• Insufficiently thorough preparation of walls for work will lead to the fact that under a layer of paint all defects will be visible – unevenness, dust, grains of sand.
• Ignoring priming of surfaces, as a mandatory stage of wall finishing, contributes to uneven distribution of paint on the base and waste of material.
• When painting, move the brush or roller vertically or horizontally. When covering walls with several layers, alternate methods: for example, apply the first layer in vertical stripes, the second in horizontal stripes.

For those who lack the extra time to work with wallpaper or decorate walls in other ways, painting walls is an alternative solution. The task is straightforward, but it is not without subtleties: if the incorrect finishing material, tools, or painting technology are used, the process could take a very long time.

When done correctly, painting a room’s walls can be a fast and effective process. The first step in preparation is to clean the walls and use filler to fix any cracks or holes. In order to guarantee a smooth surface for painting, sand down any rough areas.

Selecting the appropriate paint and tools is essential to achieve a polished finish. Select premium paint that complements the function and atmosphere of the space. To ensure uniform coverage, use brushes for corners and edges and rollers for larger areas.

Cover furniture and floors with drop cloths or plastic sheets before painting. If necessary, apply a coat of primer, particularly on freshly painted walls or in areas with significant color shifts. This creates a consistent base and improves paint adhesion.

To prevent drips and streaks, apply paint in sections and from top to bottom. For a seamless appearance, use the roller in long, even strokes and feather the edges. To ensure that every coat dries completely, be patient in between coats.

Spills and tools should be cleaned up right away using water for latex paints or the proper solvents for oil-based paints. After the walls have dried, check for any blemishes or areas that were overlooked and touch up as needed. Carefully remove the painter’s tape to expose neat, tidy edges.

Lastly, to minimize fumes and hasten drying, make sure the room is well ventilated both during and after painting. As required by local laws, dispose of any leftover paint and packaging properly. By taking these steps, you can be sure that the outcome will be professional and improve the longevity and aesthetics of the walls in your room.

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