Interior painting can be an exciting task both for the painters and for the client. It is recommended to renew your interior painting every 4-5 years in order to make your house look always refreshing and clean. However, it becomes daunting if you fail to cover all steps during interior painting, and it might give the exact opposite look from which you would have imagined for your home.

In this blog, we will discover five interior painting mistakes that must be avoided in the initial stages in order to avoid any losses that could happen otherwise.

1. Skipping the Prep Work:

Most homeowners and clients prefer to skip the prep work in order to save time and make the painting process faster. However, it causes them repercussions in the future in the form of paint peeling off from the walls, giving a rough look, and having stains on walls. However, proper prep work in the initial stage includes cleaning off the walls first, removing any stains or filling any holes or cracks, and taping around sockets and edges for a cleaner and sharper look.

Pro Tip:

It’s always best to take your time with this step and do it carefully. When you handle interior painting with attention to detail, the results turn out much better.

2. Choosing the Wrong Paint:

One of the deadliest mistakes homeowners make is when they choose the wrong paint for interior painting of their house. The main reason being that they don’t have an awareness about a better, reliable, and non-toxic paint, and they end up choosing the wrong paint. The color might be good, but the texture and the durability of the paint could be deteriorating.

Choosing the right paint type for your interior painting is an extremely important task. For example, if someone chooses a flat paint type for their kitchen and bathroom, it may cause moisture problems. At the same time, choosing high gloss paint for a bedroom or dining room make cause a strong reflection, which can be irritating for the residents.

We, at RNF Construction, give proper guidance with attention to detail when clients choose the color.

Pro Tip:

For an eco-friendly environment, you should always choose a flat paint for ceilings and hallways, satin fish for bedrooms, and semi-gloss or gloss paints for kitchens and bathrooms.

3. Rushing Between Coats:

Another mistake during interior painting happens when you don’t wait for the first coat to dry and apply the second layer just because the first layer feels dry to you. Doing this will damage the paint in the form of easily peeling it off and making the color look uneven on the walls.

Pro Tip:

Always open the windows and doors for better ventilation in order to let the paint dry completely. Also, always follow the painter’s recommended instructions for drying time while doing interior painting.

4. Incorrectly Estimating Paint Quality and Cost:

Another important mistake that clients make while purchasing the paint is that they incorrectly estimate the quality of paint and cost. As a result, the paint may run out in the middle of the work, and when you go to buy it, the color may not match the previous one, and the quality may also be compromised.

At RNF Construction, we offer a free quote to help you understand the cost, quality, and amount of paint needed for your interior painting project.

Pro Tip:

Always use online cost calculators for interior painting so that you can easily get an accurate estimate of the paint cost and quality. However, it is always recommended to purchase a little more paint than required, as the leftover paint (if any) can be used for touch-ups. Also, purchasing cheap-quality paints will ultimately make you buy more of it, so it’s always a better idea to prefer quality over quantity.

5. Trusting Online Hacks Instead of Professional Consultation:

People usually get inspiration from online painting hacks related to interior painting for their homes, but they are mostly not reliable and fail in real life. Following them would end up in you facing more problems in interior painting for your house. It should be noted that most of these hacks skip the important steps in interior painting, like the initial prep step, not giving proper drying time, and using cheap painting materials for less cost.

As a result, the paint peels off in days and causes damage to the walls of your house. Thus, it is always important to take a professional’s advice before starting interior painting. We, at RNF Construction, are skilled in this work and can actually save you from a lot of stress by offering the right work at the right time.

What Makes RNF Construction Different in Interior Painting?

At RNF Construction, our main focus is on improving the quality of our work and making our clients satisfied. We offer color consultation beforehand and make your decisions easier. Also, we provide free quotations regarding interior painting costs and give you the correct estimates about buying the right type of paint with cost-effective methods.