Comments on: DIY: 10 steps to a successful home paint job

By: Steve the Builder

Steve the Builder — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:35:02 +0000

DIY: 10 steps to a successful home paint job

Good point, Dixie. If you decide to use the “oops” paint, just make sure they have enough of the color you’ll need. Once it’s gone, there may be little you can do to replicate the color.

By: Building Materials Supplies

Building Materials Supplies — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:44:28 +0000

I always paint my own house, im not the best diyer in the world, and im not a professional painter but its rewarding when its done!

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:34:44 +0000

A few things:
The blue tape is useless. The green frog tape available at Lowes works perfect.
Primer is over-rated. If you use primer, then you are painting the room twice. If you skip primer, most likely it will work. If it doesn’t, then you paint a 2nd coat which is what you would do if you used primer anyway.
Paint the trim first and then paint the walls. When painting the trim, don’t worry about taping it off. When you paint the walls, tape off the trim after it dries and any trim color that got on the wall before will be easily covered. Taking the tape off sheetrock can sometimes peel off the outer layer. There won’t be any issues with taking the tape off the molding. It sounds strange but this does work better.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:35:54 +0000

I lucked out for painting..My brother paints for a living, so anytime I need anything painted, I call him..

By: Norvee Michelle

Norvee Michelle — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:13:01 +0000

Thanks for this tip Rana! I painted my entire home myself and saved $1500. Painting is really not hard to do yourself, and given the economy its the best way to go.

By: Rana Cash

Rana Cash — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:35:23 +0000

Good point, Dixie. If you decide to use the “oops” paint, just make sure they have enough of the color you’ll need. Once it’s gone, there may be little you can do to replicate the color.

By: dixie pixie

dixie pixie — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:05:27 +0000

Be sure to check out the “oops” section at Home Depot and Wal-Mart for already mixed paint. Maybe a shade or two different from one you picked out, but usually way cheaper than the one off the shelf!