If you're getting ready to paint your home, you should brush up on the best ways to do it. And who better to learn from than the experts at Trade & Craft Fine Finishes, right? Right! 

Today, we're going to give you some tips and tricks to get flawless, jaw-dropping results. Let's dive in, shall we?

Put In The Extra Prep Work

Wall prep is much more important than you think and is always worth the time and extra work. Prepping your walls creates a clean, smooth, perfect canvas on which your paint colors shine brighter and last longer. 

Even if you only plan to repaint the same color, you should at least clean your walls. Also, if you have to patch and sand your walls after removing the old paint, hold off on cleaning until after you've sanded. 

Always Use Painter's Tape

Painter's tape may seem like a monotonous step in the painting process, but unless you have the dexterity of Picasso himself, you'll need tape to help you get those clean, straight lines and prevent mistakes or bleeding. Also, make sure you tape down your floor coverings to prevent trips and falls. 

Thick Coats Are Better Than Thin Coats 

You may think it's easier and quicker to paint thinner coats because they dry quicker, but even if you use primer, it's only going to make for more work for you in the end. Thin coats, even multiple, will always show the wall's texture, especially in lighter, vibrant colors. Instead of painting several thin coats to get that smooth finish, you can paint two thick coats to get those same pristine painting results! 

See Potential Colors In ALL Lighting Before Deciding

A color can look completely different, depending on the lighting, and it may look different from the paint chip, meaning you may not like it as much. Save yourself the time and money, and by paint chips you can post onto the wall. Wait for 24 hrs at least (to see what the color looks like in natural daylight, full artificial lighting, and low artificial lighting) before deciding.

Don't Forget Primer

Remember that smooth base we were talking about? Well, primer makes that base even smoother and magnetizes paint colors so they always look their best and brightest and can last longer. You can buy a 2-in-1 paint primer to save yourself some time. 

Use High-Quality Paint And Tools

Don't cheap out on paint and brushes! Cheap brushes may shed onto paint, and low-quality paint will never have the vibrancy that high-quality does and won't last half as long. It's as simple as that. So, always make sure you're working with the best so you can get the best. 

Paint In The Right Order

Many homeowners don't know the proper paint order and have to make multiple touch-ups to fix mistakes, even with painter's tape. So, to save you all that trouble, here's the proper order to paint inside:

1) Ceiling, trim, and doors 

2) Walls

3) Baseboards

Know When You're In Over Your Head 

The best advice we can give you is to know when you're in over your head. Painting can be very time-consuming, and if you have a whole house to do on your own, that's a really quick way to get overwhelmed. 

Don't stress yourself out; let the pros handle it! Contact Trade & Craft Fine Finishes today to get started with your interior painting and cabinet refinishing.