The art of being a painter is not just picking up the brush, a bowl, paint and paint like crazy as if the world will finish. There is much more behind it and a series of guidelines and tricks for painting walls.
Currently, techniques for painting walls smooth or rough there are many, tools many others and in finishes we find ourselves in a range that literally we can lose in a thousand colors and reliefs that really surprise.
New techniques in paintings on walls like not finishing painting a wall (It is fashionable) although it may not seem tempting. Actually there are hundreds of techniques.
Use the "color blocking" technique that it is about combining pieces, objects and surfaces of different colors, mainly in flat and with colors that stand out or use rollers special with reliefs that will print the painting with drawings on the surface imitating the style of wallpaper but with a tempting finish.
An infinity of finishes can offer from the Painters portal Madrid from quality and professionalism, in addition to offer us these eleven ideas and tricks for paint the walls and don't screw it up.
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In this article we are going to give the guidelines of how painting walls and methods in a consistent and simple from a professional's perspective, so before go buy nothing, let's go over some ideas necessary.
To determine how to paint a wall , before we we will have to ask three simple questions:
Determining the surface on which we are going to act at the painting the wall is essential so as not to overdo it our budget. So think well that we want to change or reinforce in more vivid colors. Remember that the ceiling it exists too!
How to calculate the paint needed for walls It is very easy, whether for exterior or interior we only have to do some simple calculations to obtain the surface in which let's act We can see it in the following example of a room:
A useful note. Do not subtract the doors or windows of the surface….why? It is always worth more than about material that missing, then we can reuse it, give a new layer or save it for an emergency. Going back to the store It represents a good increase in spending on our budget initial. An example is a calculation on several stays would be:
When we already have the total area in meters squared (Remember to add all the rooms, if applicable and see if we are going to lend a hand or two). When we are in the store we will only have to see on the label of the jars, what is called the performance of the paint, which is indicated on the cans in meters squares per liter (m 2 /L).
Yield is approximate square meters that we can paint per liter. (Currently, it is also directly indicates the total area covered according to the boat that you buy in size)
Here we are not talking about color, we see it more forward. It is that paints for interiors and exteriors that you find in stores have a surface finish; matt, satin and bright. But... What do the finishes give us? surface of the paintings on the walls?
| Most common paint finish | How we see it on the wall |
| Matt paint | Suitable for all spaces. There are no reflections so that in rooms with little natural light, it is better not use it. Perfect for ceilings and softens very well the surfaces. |
| Satin paint | Gives a silky appearance. A certain brightness that in If we have natural light, it reflects a little more. |
| Gloss paint | Enhances colors and is used to make a wall, moldings, baseboards and other details. |
We also have to take into account that painting interior walls it is advisable to use a finish depending on the type of surface. In the following scheme and how advice, we can see it better:
| Walls | Matte paint | Satin paint | Glitter paint |
| Fine gotelé or smooth walls (Intense colors) | YES | NO | YES (Do not overuse) |
| Fine gotelé or smooth walls (Light colors) | YES | NO | YES (Do not overuse) |
| Walls with gotelé | YES | YES | NO |
| Ceilings | Matte | Satin | Satin |
| They are almost always smooth or with fine gotelé | YES | NO | NO |
Remember that these endings go with the design and decoration styles that you can use at home.
We have already seen the basics, the essentials. The tricks of paint are essential to avoid screwing up and optimize adequate enamel priming . Let's go with the series!!
Tips for painting walls :
At first glance, this may seem silly, but many we forget this aspect and when you are in a room that does not is very big finishing painting a wall , you will realize realize that your lungs lack fresh air as well as some possible dizziness.
In exterior walls we must remember that we we will get to work when when it doesn't rain, no we are very hot or the blessed wind since it is could crack the surface layer on the facing. in times very hot is preferable first or last hour of the day where the temperature is less aggressive.
2.- The areas must be well lit. if it's light exterior and natural, better! ... and if we have no choice, with artificial light. Only with good lighting will you see the failures while you are working and what zones are remaining wrong.
Working nights is not a good idea, in most cases, the next day you will regret it when you start observe the wall.
3.- Remember that before picking up the paintbrush, you should cover the switches on the walls well with painter's tape (if possible, directly remove them, you will finish before and the endings and auctions in joints will be better). In the same way, in the framework of the possible doors.
4.- The ground is well covered . You have a lot materials that are already sold in hardware stores or paint shops specialists that will make your task easier. in most of places you will find rolls of a special plastic that in one side has an adhesive part to fix them. If you have a blanket, it can be useful and I recommend not using the typical old sheet because the paint transferred to the floor.
We have to be clear that the world of the painter is very wide and we must begin to know the characteristics and how to select interior paint and how to buy it at the corresponding establishment.
In this sense, we liked the video of Leroy Merlin for the examples that it gives us and the information, so I let…
5.- We must take into account the space we have, it is say,
6.- The effect of the colors on itself we can identify in the following image. You have to keep in take this aspect into account when choosing a color
7.- We can use the opposite effect to the "Color blocks" that we discussed earlier. Yeah we painted the walls the same color as the furniture we will have a visual of depth, which I already commented on which is much appreciated and an aspect of "cleanliness and order" in the dining room decoration , living room or a small room in the house and even in a bathroom.
If you are more interested in a painting with finishes different, you can read our article on paintings with effects for walls is interesting!
8.- A very good idea when decorating with reference to houses that have very high ceilings, if you prefer to give a visual more coherent with the space. It would paint the ceiling two shades darker than the walls. He effect convinces anyone!
9.- Among the best painting tips , It is an app that we find interesting and that in some occasion can help us. It is an application that captures colors of the real world and adapts them to the color palette of Sherwin-Williams. It is a free app from iTunes Apple named ColorSnap.
10.- The use of gloss finishes, preferably use it only in the bathroom and kitchen, you will have a sensation of cleanliness and hygiene, and the matt finish, to the rest of the house. Large spaces with glossy walls they are annoying to the eye and more so if it reflects light.
11.- The how to paint a wall must be be fun and unfortunately it takes patience and time. Not all of us have the necessary qualities nor are we all handyman, so going to a professional is not a bad thing either idea and, for example, from painters in Madrid you pay once finished the job, which is not bad at all!... Always trying be clear about the colors you like. You have to look at magazines catalogues...etc. To get a good idea of what really we like it.
Now it's time to know how to paint smooth walls of our house. Although it seems simple to start applying smooth paint on any surface, the reality is that we strongly recommend watching the following video to understand the correct manipulation, ideas and management on any plan of the house or house. to take note de… How to paint a smooth wall?
We have already seen that painting smooth walls is not so difficult, beware of modern kitchens, putting paint washable. With more complexity is the theme of the roller or embark on a Venetian stucco or with the decorative paintings .
If your wall is smooth you should use a roller with short hair, antigout There are natural wool or thread. the rougher whatever the wall (gotele, picado or other) the longer should be the hair. Attention, it will also splash more.
In a painter's bucket with a drainer we wet the roller rolling it (we recommend using an extender to make the job easier). You must soak the paint well and give a Shake hard so that the excess falls into the bucket. Quickly put the roller to the middle of the wall and go up to the ceiling without touching it (since in the vertices you have passed the brush), without lifting it goes down to the footboard.
Move slowly with long strokes, up and down. down until the roller stops painting, now back up to Stretch the excess paint, until everything is uniform. No press the roller against the wall, it just has to roll.
Remember that the more you pass through the same place, the more paint you will remove from the wall. For the corridors there is a smaller extender to work better. Always work with an upright position, it is important so that you do not hurt yourself in the spine making unnecessary movements.
