4 Common Painting Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Tony 03/05/2024
4 Common Painting Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Nothing freshens up your home like a new coat of paint. But before you pick up those brushes and start choosing colors, it's a good idea to do your research so you don't make any frustrating mistakes. To help you prevent painting problems, consider the four common painting mistakes homeowners make and what you can do to avoid making them yourself.

  1. Not prepping your house.
    Some homeowners choose to forego prep work in an effort to save time. But failing to prep can leave you with a lot to clean up in the end. Avoid splatters and drips by covering your floors and furniture with drop cloths. Remove outlets and switch covers to keep paint from dripping onto them. Wrap door knobs with plastic, too, so you don't have to worry about how you'll open doors.
  2. Not using painter's tape.
    Painter's tape is your best friend when you're painting. It's what gives your walls clean edges and a polished finish. Use the tape along baseboards and windows to prevent the paint from bleeding, then remove the tape before the paint dries on the wall completely. When you wait until the paint is completely dry to remove the tape, you can cause some of the new paint to chip off.
  3. Not choosing a neutral color.
    It makes sense to want to do an accent wall in your home or to make a bold color choice. But when you're painting a large amount of wall space like your living room or even the entire house, you want to go with a neutral color. This is because neutrals give you the ability to change up the color of your decor without worrying about clashing.
  4. Not choosing health-focused paints.
    When you're painting, you need to wear masks to prevent breathing in VOCs and other paint chemicals that can affect your health. But if you use VOC-free paints that are eco-friendly, you can focus more on your paint job and less on accidentally inhaling chemicals.

Interested in health-focused paints for your home?

It's no secret that some interior paints contain dangerous VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. According to a report by CBC Marketplace, VOC levels that are over 500 ppb could cause problems for people with chemical sensitivities. If you're looking for health-focused paints that avoid using VOCs, ECOS Paints has the primer and paint for you. For more information on picking out paint or to learn more about our non toxic interior paints, contact ECOS Paints today.

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