Did you know it costs around $4000 to paint a full house? For many people, this cost is cut by doing the job themselves.
But just how do you get that professional look when going the DIY route? Luckily, with a few tips, it is easier than you think. Read on as we discuss the best techniques for DIY wall painting. 1. Sand Your Walls To get even and professional-looking DIY wall painting, then you need to prepare accordingly. Most of that is by getting walls as smooth and even as you possibly can. Once you have filled in cracks and holes, it is time to even things out with sandpaper. Sanding removes rough spots and burrs that will really pop once you apply paint. It will flatten ridges around nail holes and level out the compound. In addition, a smoother surface allows the paint to stick to the surface easier. Purchase a sanding pole and some medium-grade sandpaper. Work up and down the wall from floor to ceiling. Once done, change to horizontal sanding and rub the dust off with a dry cloth when finished. 2. Mask and Let Dry One of the tried and tested wall painting tips is to use masking tape to shield