4 Signs It's Time to Call in the Experts to Paint Your House

Hey there, home enthusiasts! It's your friendly neighbourhood mascot, Blobby, from Neo by Nippon Paint. I am aware of how much you all love do-it-yourself projects. It's all about spending quality time with loved ones, and friends, or just having fun. To top it all off, there's the smell of fresh paint. AHHH! But occasionally, things can become a little difficult. There aren't many things we can do like professionals. Therefore, I'll be discussing situations in this blog where you need to employ a professional to paint your house.

1. Damaged, peeling, or cracking walls

Alright, this is when things start to get a little tricky. Applying a fresh layer of paint is not enough if your walls exhibit peeling, cracking, or water damage. Before the painting starts, these problems must be resolved. Because a skilled professional painter can fix damaged surfaces, whether it's by filling up cracks, sanding down peeling spots, or repairing water damage. Your new paintwork may look uneven if these issues are not adequately resolved, and you may have to repaint sooner than you would want. If you're looking for a high-end, incredibly smooth finish then you need to approach a professional.

2. Textured Walls: Lovely yet Difficult

Textured walls give your house a lot of main character energy. However, painting them is far more challenging than painting a smooth, level wall. Certain tools and techniques are required to guarantee that the paint gets into all of those tiny crevices. Since uneven paint application poses a significant challenge when working with textured walls professionals know how to prime and prepare difficult surfaces to ensure consistent, smooth coverage. They also have the right brushes, rollers, or sprayers to tackle all those difficult textures without compromising on quality!

3. A range of colors or elaborate patterns

If you are using only one colour then it’s not a problem. But if you have a few different colors or want to try something more challenging, like color blocking, stripes, or stencils then hiring a professional is the best option. Creating distinct, clean lines between colors is more difficult than it appears so experts use techniques like tape and specialized brushes to give that flawless finish.

4. Hard-to-reach places, corners, and nooks

Oh, those evil corners. You believe you have everything covered in the room, but then you see that one uncomfortable corner that you can't get to without standing on a chair and balancing on one foot! I can relate to that. So at times like this, consider hiring a professional if your painting project includes stairwells, high ceilings, or several small, challenging areas. They will ensure that the paint is applied uniformly, even in confined spaces that are difficult for a standard brush to reach.

Stay tuned for more tips from yours truly, Blobby!