Although some homeowners invest in expensive equipment to enable them to do a good paint job, they don't know the techniques and secrets used by experienced painters to achieve the perfect finish. Sometimes, a good paint job can be messed up by not knowing how to cover parts of the wall that looks blotchy, or they remove some of their painted wallpaper by tearing away the masking tape incorrectly. This article looks at how to avoid these two issues, and reveals other techniques to enable you to get the perfect paint job.

Get a Consistent Texture

Areas of the room where you need to use a hand brush to paint, such as around light fixtures or next to door frames, can have a noticeably different texture of paint compared to other areas in the room. This difference is due to the use of a roller for large sections and a hand brush for smaller sections.

You can eliminate this inconsistency by finishing off brush painted areas with a small roller. This will give a professional and consistent finish.

Blotchy Area

Once a room has been painted, it can be easy to spot any blotchy parts, especially if the light is turned on. This is to do with the holes that have been filled in behind the paper. The fillers are porous, and the paint soaks into them, causing a blotchy part of the paper. The remedy is simple: once you have filled in the holes with a filler, paint over them with a primer. This stops the paint from sinking into the small holes in the filler.

Cut Tape as You Peel

It can be disastrous to properly tape, paint and then remove the tape just by pulling on it. Often, part of the paper will come off with the tape, negating all your hard work and spoiling the look of the room. Remember to cut the tape with a utility knife as you peel it off; this prevents tearing from happening altogether.

Avoid Lap Marks

Lap marks are areas where you have allowed the paint to begin to dry, and then repaint over it. They can be fairly noticeable. There are two ways to avoid this: first, always use the roller to paint up and down the entire length of the wall in one go. Secondly, always keep a wet edge on the parts you have painted. This means that as you paint over the edge, it will not have started to dry. Do this by never allowing the roller to have less than half of the paint loaded onto it at all times.

Following these tips will improve the finished look of your painted room. For more tips or assistance, consult local experts like ANP Painting Contractors.