Increasingly, apartment owners prefer wall painting. This finishing option really deserves attention: if the work is done at a high level, the result can exceed all expectations. In this article you will find rules and tips on how to paint the walls in the apartment. After all, if the repair is done carelessly, then living in such a room will be uncomfortable.
In order for the paint to look spectacular, it must be applied to a perfectly flat surface. This is the main answer to the question "how to paint the walls in the apartment." As a rule, the walls in the room are not ideal, which means that they will first have to be leveled with putty. Only after that you can go directly to coloring.
To work you will need the following materials and tools:
- primer;
- putty (starting and finishing);
- paint;
- sandpaper;
- spatula;
- brushes;
- rollers;
- paint tray;
- capacity for diluting putty;
- rags.
To protect yourself from possible injury, get eye protection goggles and a reliable stepladder. Instead of a ladder, you can use other means - a table or a stool, the main thing is that it is convenient to paint the walls in the apartment from them. The photo shows a tall ladder, which you will need if you have to work at a high enough height.
How to properly prepare:
- If the walls in your apartment were previously covered with wallpaper, then you should first remove them. In those places where the old wallpaper is too strong, you should pre-moisten them with water, and then remove them by prying with a knife or spatula.
- We check the walls for irregularities and carefully level them: we remove the old plaster sections that do not hold firmly and prime the surface.
- When the primer dries, apply the starting putty with a spatula, and after it is completely dry, clean the surface with sandpaper and primer.
- Now apply a thin layer of finishing putty and let it dry completely, after which we sand it very carefully. Apply the last coat of primer and wait for it to dry.
How to paint the walls in the apartment correctly
After the primer is completely dry, we can start painting. If you do not know how to paint the walls correctly, following simple rules will help you quickly and efficiently do this:
- For interior wall painting, it is better to usewater-based paint that dries quickly, has little to no pungent odor and is safe for he alth.
- Painting the walls starts from the ceiling, from above, in this case you can evenly paint over the splashes that fall on the still untreated sections of the wall.
- It is better to cover the walls with a special roller, dipping it into the tray. To remove excess ink from the roller, roll it lightly across the surface of the tray.
- Use a brush in hard-to-reach places and corners.
- Apply 2-3 coats of paint to get rich color.
- Give the paint time to dry well.
We hope you learned from this article how to paint the walls in the apartment, and if you follow the recommendations, your home will shine with new shades.
