Every time I watch an HGTV program where painting is involved, I have to turn my head away in horror. Invariably, they show a ragtag group of people applying paint to a wall in an indiscriminate and utterly random fashion. Painting is a craft; and as such there is a standard which should be followed. The one thing a viewer never sees on these programs is the quality of a finished paint job. Camera angles and lighting can mask the worst of it, and because, as we all know, “anyone can paint,” there is no emphasis placed on the final result. A quality paint job can make or break a room’s level of impression.
I have been a painting contractor for forty years, and I have had to constantly explain the difference between a “slap and dash” job and the importance of a quality product; from the choice of material to preparation to application. If a homeowner shows no concern, and price point is their main concern, I walk away. But, if they understand the benefit of a professional approach, “I’m the man for the job.”
Paint must be applied in a consistent way, to ensure the even spread of the material. Cutting in ceilings and corners is the first step. As one then rolls the material onto the surface, it is important that the product be worked from one corner to the next to ensure even coverage and to avoid roller marks, or “rope lines” that mar the finish and distract from the smooth appearance of a finished surface. It is a two-step process; fill your roller with paint, spread it out across the wall, from the cut line at the ceiling to the cut at the floor level, and then go back and “lay off” the paint by re-rolling, (from left to right, for example) across the length,(floor to ceiling) and width of the material on the wall. This ensures a consistent film of paint, and allows the applicator to see any heavy paint areas that need to be evened out. Overlapping of rolling, (even by half a roller width) should help to ensure consistency.
The appearance of correctly painted wall may not seem to be of utmost importance, but that is the point; a good paint job should enhance and support the other elements of a room. It shouldn’t make it’s own statement, but exist as the background against which other items can shine.
Next entry: Patching 101; “Aye, there’s the rub.”
Tags: correct, Interior Painting, quality
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