It is no secret that changing up the paint in one’s home can have a substantial impact. Even putting a fresh coat of the existing color on can leave the space feeling refreshed and new in appearance, giving your home a renewed visual appeal.
Going with a brand-new color, however, can leave your home feeling completely different without having to undertake a massive renovation. To put it simply: painting is the easiest way to change things up. There’s a reason that the saying “put a fresh coat of paint on it” is a shared colloquialism.
But here’s one thing that most people don’t consider when they take on the task of changing up the paint in one or more rooms of their home: how long will it take? This can depend on many factors, but here are a few things to keep in mind when looking to repaint a room or rooms in your home.
How Big Is the Job?
This is the million dollar question. If you are painting just a single room, the length of the job won’t be too great. All it takes is a gallon of paint, a little bit of prep work, and physically painting the room to complete the task.
But if you plan to take on more than one room in your painting endeavor, it can lengthen the task substantially. If you are taking on multiple rooms, try to give yourself something of a time budget. For example, if you think it will take you six hours to complete one room and you have three total, allot an entire weekend to the task.
The key is to not rush through the job. While the bulk of the painting is very straightforward, the detail and edgework is what can make all the difference in the world. Rushing through can result in dripping and uneven painting.
What Kind of Manpower Is Available?
Another thing that can weigh heavily on the amount of time that it takes to complete the job is just how much help you may or may not have. If you plan on taking on the entire project alone, that means that you’ll need to give yourself a little bit of a buffer to get the job done properly.
Again, the key is not to rush through the job just to get it done. Ensure that the edgework is done properly and that there are no streaky or dripping spots.
If you are on a limited schedule, it is ideal that you get help from friends or family members. This will allow you to cover ground quicker than you would on your own, getting the job done faster even if it is more comprehensive.
These are just a few of the factors to take into consideration when it comes to the length of time required for an interior painting project. Take these into consideration and you should be able to get the job done quickly, effectively, and looking the way that you want.
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