Painting your room properly is key to a consistent, beautifully coated interior. For beginners, this might a difficult job considering that there are various types of paint in the market. Moreover, you still need to choose the best type of paint for a particular material. If you need a professional painting job for your home’s interior in Mesa, feel free to give us a call.
In any case, we have compiled some of the best tips on how to paint your home’s interior like a pro. Using these tricks, you can make sure that your job is a success.

Step 1. Plan your approach
Think about how you want the outcome would look.  Are you aiming for a fun vibe or a bold interior? Do you want to have an airy feel for your indoor atmosphere? You should also consider how you would want to accentuate your interior. Do you want to highlight your moldings? Or do you want a uniform shade for all? The reason for this is that the type of paint and other painting materials will depend on these choices.

Step 2: Measure your home to know how many galloons of paint you will need
 It’s important to know the approximate size of your room, so you will know how many gallons of paint you will buy. If you’re not sure how to take measurement, you can always call for a professional to help you do it. An easy way to do it is to take the whole measurement of the room and deduct the windows, door, and moldings from the whole space.

It is also worth noting that the type of color you want to achieve will affect the amount of paint you will need. For example, if you want to whitewash a gray wall, then you will definitely need an extra galloon of white paint or even more to totally cover the previous color. Moreover, if your wall is textured, you should also buy extra galloons of paint to fully cover the textured surface.

Step 3. Just like any other painting projects, you need to have the right materials to get your job started. Depending on the choices you made and the outcome you desire, you may need a few or all of the of the materials below.

• Paint
• Paint or Paint roller
• Extension pole
• Cloths
• Paint brushes
• Old newspapers or plastic wraps to cover the floor
• Pain trays (you may recycle your old pale, basin, or other containers)
• Rags
• Tapes for edges

Step 4. Prep the room and begin your paint job
To prep your interior space, you need to get rid of the sofas temporarily.   If you think it will cost a lot of time and effort, then you can just cover them up with plastic. Cover the moldings if you want a contrasting paint color for your wall and moldings. Start painting on the edges and use small to medium brush to reach conspicuous areas. Use a roller for wider spaces. Bigger rollers will help cover more area at once but you need to ask your paint provider for advice.

Step 5. Keep proper ventilation to dry the area.
Keep windows open if possible, so your paint can dry easily. It would be nicer if you have a ceiling fan but don’t turn it on full mode, as it would cause your paint to bubble. In any case, try to paint when the weather is warm and sunny. Cold weather days will cause the paint to dry slower.

Need of a professional painter to help you with your interior? Feel free to contact Mesa Painting Pros. We specialize in painting interiors for homes and businesses. 

A fresh new coat can go a long way in improving your home’s curb appeal and increasing its value. Repainting your home can cost around $ 1,000 to $4,000 in Mesa AZ, excluding discounts and promo offers. Also depending on the size of your home, the cost can rise or decrease.
​Moreover, there are many other factors that can affect the price such as labor, brand and type of paint, and the possibility making repairs on your interior or exterior walling systems prior to repainting.   In any case, calculating how much it cost to pain your home will let you know what to expect from a professional estimate and stay on top of your budget.  Today on the blog, we have listed some factors when calculating the cost for repainting your home.
 
Find the finished area
Measure the area in your and multiply it by the height of your house.  This is applicable if you want a full repainting job for your home. However, if you only want to paint the exterior of your home, you can do the same only to the area you that you want to paint.  Once you get the measurement, multiply it with the painting contractor’s cost of painting per square meter.

Find the paintable area
If you are painting a couple of areas in your home, including interior and exterior, get the total area of your home and subtract the area of doors, windows, and other areas that are not included in the painting. If your balconies, gables, or ornate architectural designs, you may need to call a professional to give you an accurate estimate.

Labor
Majority of the cost of painting a house comes from labor. Most painting contractors will charge you between $25 to $200 per hour to paint a house. An experienced house painting expert will know how long it will take to complete painting a whole house and will divulge it in the cost estimate. A good painting contractor will not charge more than the average time to complete painting a house.  Note that regional price difference is also related to the overall cost of living in a certain area.

Prep Work
If the surface of the area we are painting is in bad shape, we will need to repair it before it can be painting. Proper prep work will ensure the paint is going to stick 10 to 15 years from application. Experienced professionals will advise you of the necessary preparation to be done before the painting job begins.

Material Type
The materials of your home, whether you’re painting your interior or exterior, will matter in calculating the cost of painting your home. Wood and vinyl siding can cost $1 to $2 less per square foot to paint compared with other materials because it is less porous. But porous materials like stucco and concrete may cost more because they will require more paint. On the other hand, other materials like metal, iron, or chrome will require specific types of paint which will also matter. Need a professional painting contractor for your project? Feel free to contact Mesa Painting Pros at (480) 526-4500.