So you have reached the point where you can’t stand the color in room any longer and you are getting ready to paint it. What are some of the things a painter in san Antonio thinks about when taking on this task?
Of course the first thought is to the paint; what color, what finish? Many paint stores will sell you sample size containers of paint so you can get a better impression of what it will look like in the room than you can get from a color chart. This is actually quite important as the color of paint can be affected by the time of day as well as the color you are painting over. You need to see the paint during the day in natural light and under artificial lighting at night to know exactly what it’s going to end up looking like.
The next consideration is the paint finish. Some years ago most painters in San Antonio relied on flat paint for the interior rooms of the house. Flat paint does not reflect light which is good; the problem is it does not clean well. As paint has progressed, most painters are now using eggshell finish. Although eggshell has a very slight sheen to it, it is really not noticeable but it cleans far better than flat finish paint.
Semi-gloss is not shiny like gloss but it does have a sheen. Semi-gloss is ideal for woodwork and perhaps in children’s rooms and kitchens where more frequent washing is required. High gloss paint is not really acceptable for living area walls but it is a good choice in a bathroom and on baseboards and trim around doors.
Next thing to think about is the quantity of paint to buy. All paint cans have a guide written on the label as to the approximate coverage to expect. To determine the area the painter needs to know the size of the room which is not difficult to attain. One thing that is important is to purchase too much paint than not enough. It is often impossible to get the identical tint; in almost every case there will be a minor variation but enough to be noticeable.
A typical gallon of paint will cover about 400 square feet of surface however the wall texture and the consistency of the paint will have an effect on this. A painter in San Antonio will usually use two coats unless the current paint is very dark when a third coat is often needed to get an even cover. Contact Shaw Company Remodeling to know more.
