The Key to Painting Your Home on a Budget: Start Small

24 January 2020
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If your home is looking dull and in need of a makeover, a fresh coat of paint will certainly help. Painting with the right colour gives your home a new life and makes a big difference to your mood. However, painting the entire home is a time-consuming process and requires proper planning. And if you're on a budget, painting your home from wall to wall may not be practical. The good news is that you can still create an impact in your home by painting strategic areas. Without investing in a full home painting project, adding a fresh coat to the following areas will still create a significant difference.

Doors and fixtures

Doors are one of the most neglected parts of the home. And not just the front door, but also the bedroom doors, kitchen door, bathroom door, kids' doors—you name it. Painting your doors afresh is a smart way of concealing a faded look, chipped paint or old colours.

You should use glossy paint rather than water-based paint for your doors. A glossy finish is shiny and attracts attention. It's also easier to clean and maintain as opposed to other paints. Start with your front door and then proceed to the bedroom doors. And don't forget to experiment with bold colours.

Bathroom walls

Homeowners spend so much time in their bathrooms, and yet they don't remember to keep the paint in good condition. Within a short period, your bathroom walls can accumulate dirt, grime and other chemicals that cause your coating to chip. This is why adding fresh paint regularly can help brighten dull bathroom walls.

Because most of the surface is coated with tile, you only need to focus on small areas of the wall. This makes the project cost-effective and less time-consuming. Consider a colour that matches the theme of your bathroom.

Hallway/corridor

Walking through a dull, stained hallway is an easy way of making you feel uncomfortable in your own home. Surprisingly, many homeowners neglect their corridors and allow the paint to stain, chip or peel off over time. Even when on a budget, you don't need to spend much to repaint corridor walls. A glossy finish is harder for kids to draw on and is easier to clean for a long to come. But if you must use another type of paint, make sure the layer is thick enough to minimise peeling and chips from heavy use.

Master bedroom

Finally, painting your master bedroom is another cost-effective option for your home. As the room where you likely sleep, a fresh coating will give you comfort and satisfaction every time you go to bed or wake up in the morning.

Contact a residential painting company for more information.


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