Summer is probably the best time for renovating both the exterior painting and interior house painting Melbourne of a home as this is when most people in Australia are on holiday. Whether you hire home painters to get the job done or you do it yourself, giving your home a new coat of paint can provide a great sense of achievement.
If you’re looking for professional residential painters in Melbourne or its suburb over the summer period, book an advance appointment in order to avoid disappointment. But if you want a DIY, here Unistar Painting shares some effective tips for giving your interior house painting a makeover these holidays.
Choose Suitable Weather
It’s always wise to paint outdoors when there’s less heat, especially in the summer months. As a result, it’s best to paint either in the early morning or in the late afternoon. It is not recommended to start painting if the temperature is more than 35 degree as the paint will not dry properly and will end up looking patchy. If you’re certain that you want your house painted during summer but you don’t want to deal with temperature fluctuations, you can call a reputable house painting company in Melbourne.
Choose Colours Wisely
Nowadays, there are thousands of colours out there that can be used as house paint. But before you go for something that’s a little too out there, take a moment to think it through. If you do a quick walkthrough of your neighbourhood, you should get some ideas on what works and what doesn’t. Some colours look interesting on a colour swatch but terrible on a house exterior. You might like to research the architecture of your house as well to get some idea of what colours would be historically accurate. You can also get help from professional painters in Melbourne and surrounds.
Prepare the Surface
An important step to ensuring your paint job is successful is preparing the surface. This is important whether you’re painting an interior or exterior wall. Clean the wall with a sponge and hot soapy water. Next, use filler to fill in any cracks, gaps or holes. Give the whole wall sand down to increase the smoothness and ensure your paintbrush will glide over the surface of the wall evenly. If you don’t have the time to prepare your wall’s surface, you can always call a professional residential painter in Melbourne and surrounds who can do it for you.
