How to Form a Plan to Paint a House

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide the sequence you plan to follow in your painting.

   This will be broken down into two phases further along, interior and exterior, but the following steps are true for both stages.
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   Step 2: Chose a type of paint for your project.

   This is somewhat more complicated than it sounds, since modern house paints come in a variety of types, from simple latex formulations to newly introduced oil based water enamels.
   
   This will be covered in more detail in the two different phases as well. , For simple painting projects, you may find you only need one or two colors.
   
   If you want to use color schemes to really change your décor, you may want accent walls, wainscoting, decorative trim, and numerous other embellishments.
   
   Browse the color books at a paint retailer, select the ones that appeal to your taste, and bring them home to compare them in the unique lighting in your own home. , This will decrease the amount of second-guessing that occurs later. , This will help you calculate the volume of paint required for the job.
   
   Consult other guides for helping with the math and measuring requirements for this step. , Peeling, flaking, or chalky paint will need to be removed before applying your new finish, so you will want to be careful to allow time for this step in your planning. , Family, neighbors, coworkers, friends, and people you may hire to help with the project should be contacted in advance so they can plan to dedicate time if they are willing to help. , Ladders, drop cloths, scaffolding, as well as brushes and rollers should be considered.
   
   While planning this part, consider using power tools to help reduce the labor and time the project will take.
   
   Airless sprayers and power rollers can really give substantial savings of time and labor if used correctly, and may be available from tool rental businesses in your area.
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   Step 3: Pick your colors.

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   Step 4: Engage everyone involved in the project

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   Step 5: and all family members

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   Step 6: in the color selection.

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   Step 7: Measure the total square footage of each surface to be painted.

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   Step 8: Assess the condition of any existing paint

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   Step 9: as well as the substrate it has been applied on.

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    Step 10: Round up volunteers for the project date(s).

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    Step 11: List the tools you will need for each stage of the project.

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