Knowledge of a few additional painting tips, such as correct paint storage and proper use of tools and equipment, will give a more satisfying result. With a few amendments to painting techniques, considerable time and money savings can be made on the paint job and improve the quality of the work, whether it is routine home maintenance or in preparation of selling the property.
For homeowners committed to persevering with their paint project, looking after the paint should be one of the first considerations. A half-empty tin of paint can easily dry out, but there are handy tips to follow to avoid this. Dropping a few golf balls into the tin will fill up the empty air space and prevent the paint from drying out. Alternatively, wrapping cling film under the lid will have a similar effect.
To add texture to a paint job, choose a roller with a long, ¾” nap, which holds more paint. The nap is the fabric covering over the roller; a longer one creates more stippling in the paint because of the way it is distributed on the walls. A shorter nap will give the smoothest finish.