To save money, we often tend to do the renovation work ourselves.
But without the proper know-how, one can easily discern which parts we made ourselves and those that were handled by a professional contractor.
It can be frustrating sometimes, especially when mistakes entail more work.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Painting seems like an easy job but it’s also one that’s easy to mess up.
With these tips, however, you can tell your neighbors that you didn’t have to pay for “professional work” for results like these.
1. Silicone for cleaner lines
There are times when you want to paint specific spaces that are close to things you don’t want to paint on.
There are a lot of ways to cover the edges of those areas and one of those is paper tape.
But paint can seep under bubble spots or uneven tape lines. To make cleaner edges, use silicone paste to seal off the paper tape.
2. Ziplock plaster
Instead of leaving a mess on your mixing surface which will result in longer cleaning times, mix the paste inside a Ziploc bag then snip the corner.
Squeeze out the plaster and fill those drill holes hassle-free.
3. Get rid of the extra lint
When doing projects, some of us get too excited with our new tools.
Remember that new paint rollers have loose lint that can stick to your walls once you start painting.
To remove those unwanted clusters of fiber, wrap your roller with tape. Then, peel off the tape to remove the lint.
If you have time to spare, you can wash it to remove the lint then leave the roller to dry.
4. Not just for chapped lips
If you don’t have paper tape to cover parts that you don’t want to paint on, Vaseline petroleum jelly also works well.
Rub the jelly on those difficult corners then wipe it off once you’re done painting. Door knobs, cabinet handles, and light switches can now be paint-protected!
5. Improvise paint drip protector
Either with rollers or brushes, painting ceilings can be a messy job.
You start off trying to even the coat, then the next thing you know your hands are all covered with paint.
You can get an unused plastic lid for a to-go cup or sturdy cardboard, punch a hole big enough for the brush handle and secure the cover in place.
Drip problem solved!
6. Shave off the extra paint
This one would require tools and some elbow grease but if you have the materials, it can help clean your paint rollers.
If you have an extra unused roller bar, you can bend the rod and make a ring big enough for the paint roller to fit in.
You can also use thicker-grade aluminum wires if you want a material that you can easily bend and shape.
7. Bigger brushes can make smaller ones
We’re just humans and, as humans, we tend to forget things. Or maybe, for first-time DIYers, they’re just unequipped for the task.
If you have a bigger brush, remember that you can make it into a smaller one that your project requires.
Get a bundle of the brush, enough for what you need, then tape it. You can also use a rubber band as a reusable option.
Painting surfaces don’t have to be difficult. With these hacks, we hope you can finally finish your projects with confidence and efficiency.
Get the full visual on how these painting hacks work in the video below!
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