Painting a room on a budget? what do i need, and how much will it cost me to get the job done right??
Question:Im painting my room, its average on size, but i want to know what i need.
I know i need the basics:
paint
brushes
tape
but what else?
write back with prices, steps, and other tips...
the longer the better please..
Answers:
You will also need rollers, tray, and an edger. The edger will make life easier than tape. Depending on the color you choose and the existing color on your walls now, you may need more than 1 coat. (better the paint the less coats)
Here's the prices:
1 Gallon of paint = $17- $25
Roller = $5
Replacement Rollers 3pk = $3-$5
Tape =$2
Brushes= $7
Edger= $1.99
Tray= $1.99
Plastic Drop Cloth = $3
Basically you will need about $60 and a few hours
Hope this helps and good luck
How to paint like a pro
Select one or two dominant colors for your room. While the choice of paint colors is up to you, you can get the best results by ensuring that you:
Buy quality paint. Rule number 1:You cannot afford cheap paint! Why? The biggest cost of painting is labor—yours or someone else’s. Quality paint covers better, goes farther, looks better when finished, and wears longer. Saving a few dollars a gallon is false economy. Unless you are painting a kitchen or bathroom that will experience frequent scrubbings, use a quality latex paint. Latex paint produces fewer fumes when drying and allows you to clean your implements with soap and water rather than with mineral spirits, such as turpentine.
Buy quality brushes and rollers. You want to apply your quality paint with quality tools. Ensure you have the correct brush for the job. For latex paint, you want to use a quality brush that has synthetic bristles. For oil paint, purchase a brush with natural bristles. Purchase high quality rollers with the appropriate “nap.” Nap refers to the length of the fabric on the roller. In general, a shorter nap will produce a smoother finish. Don’t try to clean rollers. If you finish a wall and need to stop for the day, use a fresh roller when you start again. By purchasing quality paint and applying it carefully with quality tools, you will be ensuring the best possible result for your efforts.
Don’t skimp on preparation. Actually painting the room is the final step. The time you spend getting your room ready to paint will reward you with a much better finished look.
o Don’t paint over dirt. Begin by washing the walls and ceiling with Tri Sodium Phosphate or TSP. This comes in powdered form and you mix it with a bucket of hot water. Wear rubber gloves and use a clean sponge. Sponge the room with clear water when you are finished. Don’t skip this step, because you will be amazed at how much grime comes off from clean-looking walls.
o Once the walls are clean, fill nail holes and any imperfections with drywall patching compound. Fill the nicks and scratches; let dry, then sand smooth. Always prime the areas you have patched before painting, otherwise the areas will show through as dull spots.
o Remove or cover all furniture with drop cloths. Cover your floors and any baseboard trim before starting.
Take your time. One of the great things about doing it yourself is that you can work carefully and do a superior job. Relax, work carefully, and you will be amazed at what you have accomplished.
Get a pan and a roller also. You can get a kit with all that stuff for around $20.00 . Prices of paint...that's up to you. Take all the light switch and plug covers off. Painting over them is just LAZY. Measure the walls length X height that will give you square footage. Look on the can and see have many sq. ft. it will cover. Buy what you need plus a little bit. If you only need a qt. extra buy another gallon. It's usually cheaper to buy another gallon and throw away what you don't use than it is to buy a qt. Painting a dark color over a lighter color will usually only take one coat. Lighter color over a darker color probably two coats.
how mush money you are going to spen depends on what brand of paint you get I like olympic and it is like 20 dollars a gallon and more than likely you will need 2 gallons of paint so that is 40 dollars, and you will need 2 gallons of primer it is like 12 dollars a gallon.
Step 1 is to get everything out of your Room
Step 2 fill in any holes with spackle
Step 3 claen your walls doing this remove dust, dirt, and grease spots which can ruin a smooth finish with water, a little mild dishwashing detergent, and a spongeRinse walls with clean water to remove the soap residue.
Step 4 Tape the trim and window and door frames. Be sure to use painter's blue tape, Remove tape immediately after painting, before the wall dries, so you don't peel off any paint with it.
Step 5 Prime the walls.
It's a common myth that walls that have been painted many times don't need to be primed. In fact, primer helps maximize the sheen and coverage of paint and gives the finish coat a more uniform appearance.
Step 6 trim brush on paint where you caint roll like in the corners of walls, where your roller can't reach, with a two-inch angled brush. Extend out two to three inches from windows, doors, and moldings.
Step 7 Use the W technique to paint walls.
For efficiency, start in the corner of a wall and roll on a three-by-three-foot W pattern, then fill it in without lifting the roller. Continue in sections until you're finished. Paint one wall at a time.
Step 8 pull panters tape off and enjoy your new room hope i could help!!!!
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