Spray Paint Your Walls! Give it a new look with spray paints

We all know that the quickest and easiest way to freshen up the interior of your home is to give it a new coat of paint. But what if you wanted to take it up a notch? You could always paint your walls by hand or maybe cover them with paper, but if you want something different—something that will really make your home stand out—you need to learn how to spray paint walls.

Spray painting is different than other painting methods because it allows you to create more sophisticated designs, and you can cover more surface area in a shorter amount of time. So not only do you end up with a fresh-looking room more quickly, but you're also able to add more personal touches that will make your space look truly unique.

Before you spray paint your walls using a spray gun, here are some things that you should keep in mind:

• If you're going to paint a room, it's important to do it right. It will save you time and money in the long run. Here are some tips for doing the job well.

The first step is to prepare your walls. Spray paint will not stick to dirty or uneven walls, as it is thinner in consistency than regular latex paint used in homes. This is why you need to clean the walls of the room that you want to paint. You can do so with soap and water. Next comes the process of filling up any uneven spots or cracks that might have developed on the walls of your home.

The walls need to be completely smooth, or the paint job will further enhance the uneven surface, killing the purpose of painting them altogether. Once all this is done, use tape to cover the edges of the doors, windows, and built-in shelves or cabinets.

• Before you begin painting your walls, you need to make sure that your room is cleared of all furniture.

Built-in or fixed furnishings cannot be removed, but any other furniture in the room should be moved out before commencing the painting job. If this is not possible, you should move them away from the walls and cover them with a cloth. The same goes for large pieces of furniture like sofas and chairs.

While spray painting, paint splatters can spread over a larger area than brush painting. Hence, even if you cover up your furniture with cloths and sheets, it can still get stained by paint splatters if they do not cover it completely. Ideally, you should remove all your furniture from the room to prevent it from being damaged by splatters of paint.

You should also cover electrical switches with tape to safeguard them from being painted over.

• When you want to get started with spray painting, thinning down your paint is the key. You're never going to be able to achieve that smooth, even finish you're looking for if the paint is too thick—so thinning it down will give you more control over the quality of your final product.

If you're using water-based paint, like acrylic or latex, thinning it down with water will be sufficient. If you're using oil-based or solvent-based paint, you'll need turpentine to thin it down.

To thin your paint down to about 10-15% of its original consistency, add water or turpentine in small amounts until the right consistency is achieved. If you're using a previously opened can of paint, filter it before use so that lumps don't clog up your sprayer. And then mix the paint thoroughly before filling the spray gun!

• It's time to paint your room!

Before you begin, make sure all walls are free of any dirt, grease, and dust.

You'll want to start by painting the ceilings. Make sure your walls are protected from the spray and use a sturdy and reliable stepladder for the job. For the walls, always remember to start from the topmost corner and work your way down.

When you spray paint your walls, use slow up and down motions or side to side movements to cover up the area. You will generally need to apply more than one coat for a perfect finish. It is best to work in sections, painting only the area that you can easily reach. Mark out the current section's boundary by painting on its outer edges first and then painting inside. The same goes for window and door outlines. Spray their edges first and then paint the wall next to them.

Now go and buy the best spray paint in Dubai from Al Taher chemicals and get your work started!