When it comes to interior painting, your choice of paint is just as important as the tools that you use. Buy the best products, and you’ll get the best results with little effort. Consider these factors when choosing interior paint products.
Colors
Color makes or breaks the success of your paint job. Plan this ahead of time; choose colors that you think will be aesthetically evergreen. When picking colors, it’s a good idea to take into consideration your furniture, appliances and other objects. Many paint stores provide palettes and color wheels, which you can use to mix and match colors.
Neutral colors, such as beige, grey and white, are versatile; they can work well with other colors. Use strong, bold colors sparingly, unless your overall interior design calls for it. Use them for trims, lines and accents.
Paint Finish
Choose paint finish that is appropriate for the surface you are painting. Common paint finishes are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss and high-gloss. Flat finish doesn’t clean well; therefore, it is not suited for bathrooms and kitchens. Semi-gloss and high-gloss finishes are both good for kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors. Many people prefer satin finish because it is aesthetically versatile and easy to clean. Satin finish is also perfect for woodwork, hallways, doors, furniture and walls.
Oil-based or Water-based?
Before buying, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using either types of paint. If you are concerned about the environment and your health, go for water-based paint (also called latex paint). Oil-based (alkyd) paint releases more volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemical vapor into the air; they are, therefore, more harmful than latex paint.
It is also easier to clean off water-based paint from your tools and your skin. Just soak them in warm soapy water, scrub or wipe them clean, and then leave them out to dry. To clean off oil-based paint, on the other hand, you would need paint thinner.
Water-based paints are also more environment-friendly; thus, it is easy to store or dispose of them. Generally, latex paint brands are less expensive than their alkyd counterparts are.
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