You’ve called a Columbus Ohio painting service, received an estimate, and set an appointment. Now what? Whether you are getting ready to paint one room, or the whole interior of your house, you need to do a little homework.
Before the painters arrive, you should decide on a color. Browse the paint chip section at a local store and take home several different selections in the colors that appeal to you. When you get back home with your paint chips, tape them to the wall (or the outside of your house for exterior work) and observe the different colors at different times of the day as the light varies. By doing this, you will ensure that the color you end up choosing is the one you really want.
What kind of paint will the painters use? Our Columbus Ohio painting services can advise you once we see your house. But in general, trim is most commonly painted white; however it can be any color you choose. Trim paint in generally semi-gloss or gloss, both of which form a hard shell when dry that holds up to a lot of wear and tear. Walls are generally painted with a flat or satin finish. Paint with a flat finish helps hide flaws; however, it does not wash as well as paint with more shine. Paint with a satin finish is a great multi-purpose paint. It doesn’t expose flaws as much as higher gloss paint, and it cleans easily. Satin is generally the paint of choice in all room except the kitchen and bathroom where semi-gloss paints are generally used for their water resistant and high cleanability factors.
Next, you need to take a hard look at your walls. Remove all decorations, curtain rods, nails, screws, and any other non-permanent miscellaneous items. Fill in any obvious holes with hard-drying spackle and sand smooth. Pull furniture away from the walls, and remove from the room entirely if possible. If the furniture is going to stay in the room, make sure it’s covered. The painters will bring drop cloths, but you can never be too careful. Once the walls are bare remove any obvious dust, cobwebs or other debris. In the kitchen, you will want to wash the walls with warm soapy water to strip away the grime. Last, but not least, ensure that your pets will be out of the way of the painters on the day of service.
A little preparation will make the entire painting process easier and less stressful.
