Best interior painting tips, process and paints

Re-painting
Fresh Painting

Re-painting Process

If you are planning to upgrade existing paint finish or change of colours

Touch up Putty, 1 coat of Primer and 2 coats of Paint

Setting Up : Lets Roll

Starts with covering furniture - sofa, tables, cabinets, switch boards, other elements like television sets, fans, refrigerators and the floors! All wall hangings to be removed and anything that doesnt require even a drop of paint over it,to be masked. Furniture to be pulled away from the walls, making it easier to reach out to all corners.

Tools Used : Plastic Sheets,Newspapers,Masking Tape

Surface Preparation : The Foundation

Well prepared surafce is the foundation to long lasting painting results. Loose plaster or paint flakes to be removed. Sanding is done to remove existing coat of paint and to ensure surface is dry,free from dust and dirt. Major cracks or seepage, require immediate attention and should be repaired before painting.

Tools Used : Sanding Machine,Emery Paper

Putty Touch up : For Smooth Walls

Putty is a white-cement based compound,applied on dry walls and ceiling, to fill in pores and smoothen the surface. Minor Holes and cracks on the surface will be filled and undulations evened out by touch ups,provided wall condition is overall good. One or two coats of putty application throughtout the surface will be required, even in case of re-painting;

a. When using paints with higher sheen to obtain smooth finish

b. Incase of irregular or repaired surfaces

Tools Used : Putty Knife

Priming : The Guardian Coat

Primers help paint adhere to the surface,and thus improves paint coverage and creates uniform appearance in terms of colour and sheen. Priming can never be skipped, when using paints with higher sheen(gloss). It is always advisable to use primer, as it increases durability(life) of paint. After priming,the surface has to dry naturally for a day, before painting over.

Tools Used : Roller , Brush

Painting : Finishing Touches

Paints produce that final finish and colour of the surface. Before deciding on the product, end requirements in term sof functionality and appearance, must be considered. Minimum of 2 coats will be applied to achieve durable, consistent layer. Paints that produce a highly smooth finish, may require an additional coat also. Ceiling to be painted first, and then the walls. Surface needs to dry naturally after every coat.Water based paints like Emulsions that are used on walls and ceiling surfaces, dry fast (in 3 - 4 hours).

Tools Used : Roller , Brush

Fresh-painting Process

If you are planning to upgrade existing paint finish or change of colours

1 coat of Primer, 2 coats of Putty, 1 coat of Primer and 3 coats of Paint

Step 1: Priming - Preparatory Coat

Surfaces that are yet to receive any paint,need to be priemd first. Primer creates the foundation for receiving further coats of putty and paint, ensuring improved paint adhesion and durability of paint layer.

Tools Used : Roller , Brush

Step 2: Putty - 2 Coats

Putty is a white-cement based compound,applied on dry walls and ceiling. Putty smoothens the surface and makes in ready to receive paint. Liberal coats of Putty, to be applied on to the primed surface. At least 2 to 3 coats of Putty would prove beneficial.

Tools Used : Putty Knife

Step 3: Priming - The Guardian Coat

Another coat of primer to be applied over putty to prevent patchy appearance after final coat of paint. "It is always advisable to use primer, as it increases durability(life) of paint. Priming can never be skipped, when using paints with higher sheen(gloss)." Before priming over puttied surface,it needs to be sanded using grit to remove any dust.After priming,the surface has to dry naturally for a day, before painting over.

Tools Used : Roller , Brush

Step 4: Painting : Finishing Touches

Paints produce that final finish and colour of the surface. Before deciding on the product, end requirements in term sof functionality and appearance, must be considered. On freshly cured surfaces, we recommend 3 coats will be applied to achieve the required finish, colour and a durable, consistent layer. Paints that produce a highly smooth finish, may require an additional coat also. Ceiling to be painted first, and then the walls. Surface needs to dry naturally after every coat.Water based paints like Emulsions that are used on walls and ceiling surfaces, dry fast (in 3 - 4 hours).

Tools Used : Roller , Brush