Painting Your Walls – Doing It The Right Way - Mathaji Hardware

1. Painting Your Walls – Doing It The Right Way – Mathaji Hardware Want to give your walls a fresh coat of paint to make it as bright and vivid as the summer sun? That should be a good decision. Whether you are planning your internal walls of exterior walls; whether you are planning a particular room or the entire house, it is always advisable that you get a professional to do the job. A professional painter will know all that needs to be done, and all that should be avoided for getting the right outcome. But, amidst this situation that we are all in today, if you aren’t getting a professional to hire anytime soon, or if you just want to take up the project in your own hands out of boredom, to try your hands on a new task, you should understand that painting isn’t an easy job. There is a lot that you should know about it first before you plunge your brush into the can of paint. Using the right brands You must never compromise on the quality of your paint. Even if it means spending a little extra, you should always opt to buy branded paints as they will not only bring better outcomes than

2. local paints, but will also last longer. Mathaji Hardware is the best paints shop in Bangalore where you can get only branded paints from two leading brands – Birla White and Asian Paints. You may choose to walk into the store to get your paint, or order the same online, and have the products delivered right at your doorstep. Using the right applicators Just as much as the paint quality is important, so is the paint applicator. You need the right quality rollers and paint brushes for the job. Low quality rollers or paint brushes will bring irregular or inappropriate paint coverage. Also, they’ll help you save on paint colour in the long run. Before the paint Remember, you can’t start off with applying paint right away on your walls. You first need to apply primer on your walls, before the paint. This acts as a base coat to ensure better adhesion of paint to the surface, thus increasing paint durability and protection. And, to fill even the smallest imperfections of the wall, even the smallest cracks, you must also apply wall putty. Painting the wall After the primer and putty, you can start off with the paint. You must apply one coat of paint with a good quality brush, and let it dry completely first, before you apply the second coat. Remember to paint the entire wall in one direction only for even painting. For the best results, let the wall sit for 24 hours before you start applying the second coat of paint. Two paint coats should do. If you are covering a darker coloured wall with a light coloured paint, you may also require three coats; but nothing more than

3. that. Don’t apply too many coats. Also, never overbrush the same area more than required. Never paint in low light Whether interior or exterior walls, never paint your walls in low light. When painting in low light, your walls may seem alright, but when the sun seeps in during the day time, you’ll be able to notice all the imperfections and patches on your walls. So, if you are painting outdoors, do so only up till the sun is shining bright. Close your projects once its dusk. Similarly, when you are painting indoors, keep the doors and windows open, and also switch on all the possible lights in the room for the brightest appearance. With all these easy tips, you can have a rightly painted wall. So, happy painting! ALSO READ: Choosing Paint Colours Depending Upon The Light In Your Room