This checklist will help you prepare for your next interior paint project:<\/p>\n
Decide on the type of paint you want to use flat, low-gloss, glossy. (Latex-based paint is used for interior painting.)<\/p>\n
Realize that different parts of the house might need different types of paint.<\/p>\n
Buy enough paint to cover a room in two thin coats.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind that a gallon of paint will cover 400 square feet in one coat.<\/p>\n
Consider your interior wall surfaces.<\/p>\n
Decide if your project is one that you want to tackle or if calling a professional would be wise.<\/p>\n
Take time to remove all items that could get in the painter’s way.<\/p>\n
Move furniture away from the walls and cover with drop cloths.<\/p>\n
Vacuum and clean corners and baseboards.<\/p>\n
Allow the painter easy access to water for cleaning his\/her tools.<\/p>\n
Keep pets and children away from areas being painted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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