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I think, now i am asking this question in the rite forum , I have a 2500 sqft house, I am a first time home buyer, I am thinking of getting the house painted before i move-in.
So far I have got a quote in the range of $1500-2000, including labor, material.
I am wondering, If i can do that myself ?
How much will i save ? My guess is paint will cost around $500.00, so there could be a potential savings of $1000-1500.
Is it a simple matter of removing some trim/tape it up and paint or are repairs needed first?
In either case, painting is pretty straight forward, make sure the wall and the room is clean, MASK WELL and paint away. You could always try out one room first to see if you can manage.
Painting is the easiest of all home improvement jobs. It doesn't take much skill to paint and most homeowners tackle it themselves after paying way way way way too much money on the paint at the big orange who only wants your little green.
Proper prep work is key. If you paint over peeling paint then your paint job will be something people will point and laugh at. We all see those stupid useless home improvement shows where they swipe the roller back and forth in the middle of the wall. That ain't how ya paint. The best advice is the following: Now remember this as you paint. "LAST STROKE INTO THE WET" Say it over and over and do it. Never swish the brush back and forth as you see on TV randomly. Your last stroke when the brush is dry should always be into the wet.
Now your next issue is getting up there. Pros will have scaffolding. You don't. All you have is a ladder or you might have to rent one. Now you can only paint about 3 square feet before climbing all the way down so you can move the ladder over 3 more feet and then back up again. It will save you money but what's your time worth? Pay the pros is my advice.
Your other alternative is to hire illegal aliens who will paint your whole house for $100 over the cost of the paint. They will laugh all the way to the bank while you cry as everyone points and laughs at your house.
Like anything else. You want it done right then hire a pro.
I think trying to paint one room and see how it goes is the best advice. You have to do the math on the time spent and see if it is worth it for you. For some works it is worth it for me, for others I just take overtime at work and let someone else do the work for me and it turns out to be a wash.
How difficult is it to paint ?
I am wondering, If i can do that myself ?
Is it really worth it ?
How difficult is it to paint ?
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Originally Posted by Pitt Chick
With painting, I disagree.
I can do just as good a job as any pro.
If you were to ever paint a whole house by yourself... then new construction empty is as good as it gets.
It's also a good exercise for "getting up close and personal" with every nook and cranny in the place.
Up until recently, we always painted ourselves. Like the others have said, prep work is key. Make sure that the walls are clean and make any minor repairs. Use painters tape and good brushes. Make sure that you thoroughly clean the brushes when you are finished. I would also do just one room to see how it goes. Good luck.
Please suggest some reasonable tools i.e. brushes, roller etcc..
Thanks
Do not be temped to buy those brushes that cost 79 cents. They don't work. The best are China bristle but they are expensive. Many nylons are just fine. Read the label on the brush. It will say if it's for paint, stains, polys or whatever. That is the most important thing to remember.
Rollers you will need to choose by nap as they call it. Thick fluffy nap is for heavy porous and fine nap is for new walls with primer. Read the label and it will guide you better then I can explain here.
Good luck.
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