Are you inspired by all the DIY videos that have been showing up on your screen? Do you want to modernize your space or create a warm corner at relatively little cost? Painting your space is the way to go. If you haven’t painted your home interiors before, we have got your back. These beginner-friendly tips on painting your house will help you get started on the project and have it completed successfully. 

Top 10 expert tips to help you paint your home interiors as a beginner

• Sample, sample, sample and finalize the right colour. Walking into a paint shop with colour palettes on display, you’ll probably have a few favorites to pick from. What you would not realize at the moment is how different they look under the light. Bring home the sample colours, try them on the wall and decide what works best for your space. 

• Start with a visual inspection. Walk around the space, look at all the fixes and mark them. You’ll need to finish them up before you get started with priming and painting the walls. 
• Prep work is everything. We understand that prep work is a time-consuming process, but it is the most essential step before you get started with the task. From removing switch plates to sanding and taping, you need to complete all the prep work beforehand to avoid any visible imperfections. 
• Get all the right tools for the job. For instance, if you are painting a high ceiling, we recommend you consider an extension pole. If it’s a huge space, possibly a spray gun might help you finish the task faster. You’ll also need bristle paintbrushes, additional rollers, a paint tray and edge runners. Here’s a quick checklist of all the tools you’ll need for a painting job. 

1. Paint
2. Paint roller
3. Paint roller extension pole
4. Drop cloths
5. Paintbrushes
6. Paint tray
7. Sandpaper
8. Painter’s tape
9. Rags
10. Putty knife

• Primer is important and starts with that. Primer helps you cover up all or any imperfections underneath. It is also crucial to prime your walls to have a top coat of paint sticks. 
• Determine the right amount of paint you’ll need. If you mention that to the salesperson at the paint shop, they’ll even box it up for you in the right quantity to avoid having wastage issues. 
• Paint from top to bottom. After you have taped up the edges and baseboards, you are good to get started with painting the walls. Painting experts recommend you use your roller to apply paint from the ceiling downward. 
• Let the paint dry. Painting needs patience. Wait for the paint to dry out before you pull out the tape. Using a sharp utility knife or box cutter will help you slice through the film. 
• First trims, then ceiling and walls. Expert painters often follow this order to paint their home interiors. 
• Finally, clean up well. Remove spills and splatters, clean the brushes before they dry up and reshape bristles. Make sure your space is well ventilated to speed up the paint drying process.