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Looking to get a new paint job to refresh your home and test your interior design basics? Or maybe you just found a luxurious new apartment for sale you are going to buy and have a great idea for the walls. Preparing to paint a home can be quite useful. Many a time people don’t realize something may go wrong until it already has. We sure had this problem the first few times we painted our homes. Let’s go over a few things to keep in mind when preparing to paint your home.

move furniture and Make room

almost empty room
Emptying the room can make things easier

First step when preparing to paint your home: make room! We often have a lot of furniture lined up against the walls. In order to paint the walls, you need access to them! Move all your furniture to the center of the room and ensure there is enough space left for the buckets of paint and all the equipment needed to carry on with the project. You may go a step further and move everything not essential to paining the place outside the room being painted. It adds an extra level of work, but it is both the safest step and makes the work a lot easier to perform with all the extra space.

Wrap up belongings

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Newspapers go a long way in protecting your belongings

Most of us have a million things in the room (we may be exaggerating just a little there). And maybe you love all of your little home décor ideas and their trinkets. What a shame it would be if they were to have paint splattered all over them. Just moving furniture out of the way is not enough most of the time. When preparing to paint your home, you must take into account human error. Wrapping up your belongings in plastic, or the ever-handy newspaper, is a must. Keep everything you love safe from the touch of paint. Once the painting is done, you can place your exquisite, perfectly preserved items wherever they look lovely.

Take before and after pictures

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At least a few pictures for the memories?

Whether you’re the type to take a lot of pictures or not, you may want to take a few of your room. Apart from the fact that these would make excellent social media posts, they help you keep track of things when preparing to paint your home. Sometimes a new paint job can really throw off your bearings and how the room used to look. Before images and pictures from different angles help you decide whether you want to keep the same room layout after the paint job is done.

the right colors to paint your home

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Choose what colors best define you

Painting your room or house is a really big deal. It is a huge investment that will last for a long time. Color is a great way of expressing your personality and revitalizing your home. There are so many ways that can turn out, obviously. You also need to keep in mind matching the colors of your walls with your existing furniture. So desire should be balanced with style in order to avoid interior design mistakes. Make sure you keep these things in mind when preparing to paint your home.

Choose the right types of paint

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There are so many type of paint to choose from

The color is important. It is pure expression. But something many people overlook or just plain ignore, because it is difficult, is the type of paint they want in their homes. It is truly a confusing issue with the abundance of choices now available. Plastic paint, leather finish, glossy finish… the list goes on. But it is very important you choose the right one for you. The choice can be based on the representation of style or necessity. Perhaps you want a lively place; a glossy paint job might be your best bet. But if you have kids who love drawing on walls, there are paints that can easily be cleaned without much lasting damage. Make sure to have a good research phase when preparing to paint your home.

Smells last a while

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It probably won’t smell this good…

Love it or hate it, the smell of a new paint job will last for days. Even homes with the most airy layouts will take time to complete be rid of the smell. The fumes can be difficult for those with asthma. The smell may be an irritation during meals. Some people may even be allergic to the smell of paint. It is good to know beforehand whether any member of your family has issues with the smell. Perhaps they may need temporary accommodations to withstand the time. It is a rare case, yes, but still something to keep in mind when preparing to paint your home.

Pet reactions

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Pets may not feel very comfortable

Love pets? Have at least one? Expect a major reaction when you get your house painted. The house will be in disarray and so will your non-human friend. The change in organization, the smells, and the wok involved will all contribute to agitating or confusing your pet. A pet-friendly home can be difficult to maintain at a time like this, so it is very important know how to handle them during this time. Yes, it may seem like extra work, but they are important members of the family who may have a hard time understanding what is going on. Soothe them along the way. The fumes of the paint may go as far as to be a health hazard for them! Understand your pet’s needs in all accounts. Do take the necessary precautions as part of preparing to paint your home.

Lots of things need to be kept in mind when preparing to paint your home. These are only the major indirect things to keep in mind when you plan on a new paint job for your home. Direct things may include equipment to keep and methods of painting if you choose to paint yourself rather than get professionals. Perhaps we may do articles on those things if you guys ever want them. Do let us know. In the mean time, keep the points in this article in mind when preparing to paint your home and we hope you can avoid some major discomforts. Enjoy your refreshed home!

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