Does your home need a little sprucing up? Peeling paint gives your home an unsightly appearance and the whole house would benefit from a new coat of paint. Painting improves the look and appearance of a home as well as improving the value of the property. A new paint job can make your old house look and feel brand new again. If you have been thinking of painting your house, or maybe just one room in your house you may be looking for information about paint and painting techniques.
Besides the cosmetic benefits of a new coat of paint, there are times when a new coat of paint is necessary to keep parts of the home protected from the elements. Seasonal rains and hot summers can damage the paint on the homes exterior and leave the exposed wood to rot and crumble. Preventative maintenance saves more money than it costs to repair things later. A good weatherproof coat of paint will extend the life of your wood. Atlanta Painting contractors can advise you of the best type of paint to use for your project as well as show you some techniques for getting the best coverage without using a lot of paint.
Painting interior walls is a simple process involving a few supplies such as paint rollers, drop cloths, masking tape and small paintbrushes for the woodwork. There are preparations to do before painting such as removing outlet and light switch covers, taping around ceiling fixtures and windows and covering the floor with a protective drop cloth to keep paint off the rug.
Atlanta exterior painting involves a lot more work and the cost for supplies maybe double or even triple depending on the size of the home. For the exterior, you will need a paint sprayer and air compressor, a 5-gallon bucket of paint or more, tape, ladder, paint scraper and several other small painting accessories.
Painting a house is time-consuming even for small jobs. If you decide that you do not have the time for a project like this, a professional Atlanta Painting contractor can give you an estimate of the cost for labor and supplies and an accurate time frame for the job to be completed.