Do you have a living room that needs a little TLC? Are you tired of looking at the same paint colors on the walls and ceiling? Does it seem like the walls are always a different shade of beige, and the ceiling is always an odd shade of yellow? If so, then you need to learn how to paint a living room like a pro. Painting can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be when you know the tips and tricks. Follow these steps, and you will be able to paint your living room like a pro in no time.
Selecting Your Color
The first step in painting your living room is to figure out what color you want. If you like the color of the walls, but it’s the wrong shade for your furniture and accessories, then you need to decide if you want to paint the entire room or just the walls. If you are painting the entire room, consider painting your furniture and accessories to match the new wall color.
If you are only painting the walls, then consider painting everything else in the room in a different color scheme. For example, if your walls are light blue and your furniture is dark brown, then you could paint your walls a light green and all of your furniture a darker green, so they would all match.
Grab Your Tools And Materials
The next step is to grab your tools and materials. You will need the following:
- Paint
- Roller Pan
- Paint Brush
- Paint Tray
- Paint Sprayer
- Masking Tape
- Paint Pins
- Safety Gloves
Remove Hardware From The Walls
If you are painting the entire room, then start by removing all of the hardware from the walls. This will make it much easier to paint around it later. Once you have removed all of the hardware from the walls, cover them with painter’s tape. This will help you cover any mistakes that you might make and protect the hardware from any paint that spills onto it.
Cover The Floors And Trim
Once you have removed all of the hardware from the walls, cover them with painter’s tape. Then cover any other exposed surfaces with painter’s tape, including all of the floors and trim. This will help catch any drips and spills that will go onto your furniture when you are painting. Be sure to cover any holes or openings in your floors as well as any rough spots. This will help prevent any paint drips or spills from staining your floors or furniture.
Cover The Windows, Outlets, And Switches
Cover any exposed windows with painter’s tape as well. This will help keep any drips and spills off of them while you are painting. It will also help keep paint from getting on anything that they might be plugged into. Cover all of the outlets and switches with painter’s tape as well. Make sure that they are all covered, especially any outlets that are near furniture or near a window that could catch drips or spills. You don’t want any paint to get on anything plugged into them.
Cover The Walls With Primer
Priming walls is an important step in painting because it helps the paint to adhere to the surface and provides a barrier between the paint and the wall. It is especially important to prime walls that are made of porous materials, such as wood or drywall, because these materials can absorb paint and cause it to chip or peel.
Paint The Edges
Once you have covered all of your furniture and surfaces, it is time to paint the edges of your walls and ceilings. Start by painting along each edge of your walls and ceilings. Be sure to paint them evenly so that they match up perfectly with each other when you are done. If there are any gaps or cracks in your paint, fill them in with a few coats of primer before painting them. This will ensure that your paint doesn’t crack or chip easily when it dries.
Paint The Walls
Once you have painted the edges of your walls and ceilings, it is time to paint them. Begin by painting your walls using one coat of primer in each color that you are using. Then apply one coat of paint using a roller pan or roller brush. Make sure to leave about 1/4″ between each coat, just enough to allow drying time between coats and to prevent runs in your paint. Once you have painted all of your walls, leave them to dry for at least 24 hours before moving on to the next step. If you wait too long between coats, then the paint won’t dry evenly, which will lead to runs when you apply another coat of paint.
Now that you have learned how to paint a living room like a pro, you can start your next project stress-free.
