{"id":157,"date":"2014-02-12T18:49:48","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T18:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.104\/enfold-blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2025-06-09T22:17:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T22:17:13","slug":"entry-without-preview-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/2014\/02\/12\/entry-without-preview-image\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Interior Painting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

9 Interior Painting Tips for the Marlon’s Painter<\/h1>\n

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\nMany homeowners possess basic painting preparation. They know that it\u2019s important to use drop cloths, painters tape and stir paint thoroughly. But did you know that a golf ball can help maintain paint quality, or that microwaving paint tape can make it more manageable?<\/p>\n

With most Marlon’s painting projects, knowing a few additional painting techniques can lead to the most satisfying results. Storing paint properly and using the right tools can ensure that you prevent blemishes and cover surfaces evenly.<\/p>\n

These nine Marlon’s painting tips can help you improve the quality of your work and save time and money in the process, whether you\u2019re preparing to sell, changing your decor or doing some routine home maintenance.<\/p>\n

1. Don\u2019t let your paint dry out<\/h3>\n

A half-empty can of paint will dry out. Drop golf balls into the paint can to fill the air space, or place plastic wrap under the lid, seal it tightly and store the paint upside down.<\/p>\n

2. Use the right primer<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re painting new drywall, use a water-based primer to hide imperfections and provide an even base before applying color. If you\u2019re painting paneling, water-damaged or smoke-saturated walls, opt for an oil-based primer.<\/p>\n

3. Avoid lap marks<\/h3>\n

To avoid stripes caused by rolling over paint that\u2019s already starting to dry, keep a wet edge by painting the full height of the wall and then moving over slightly so you can overlap the last stroke with the next.<\/p>\n

4. Stir paint with a modified stirrer<\/h3>\n

Before you stir paint, drill holes in the stirrer to help mix the paint more thoroughly. The holes help the paint flow through the stirrer, aerating it like a whisk and mixing the paint evenly.<\/p>\n

5. Add texture, if you want<\/h3>\n

If you want more texture on your wall, choose a roller with a longer, \u00be\u201d nap, which holds more paint. The nap is the fabric material covering the roller, and longer naps create more stippling on your wall because of the way their fibers distribute the paint. Use a shorter-nap roller \u2013 between \u00bc\u201d and \u00bd\u201d nap \u2013 for the smoothest finish.<\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t wash your brushes or rollers<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re using latex paint, there\u2019s no reason to clean your brushes or rollers if you don\u2019t finish your project in one day. Because cold temperatures keep latex paint from drying quickly, you can simply wrap your rollers or brushes in plastic bags or tin foil and put them in the refrigerator. (Be sure to let them fully warm back up before using them.)<\/p>\n

7. Deal with problem tape<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re using older tape, sometimes it can be difficult to peel off its roll without tearing or sticking. If your painter\u2019s tape continues to peel, microwave the whole roll for 10 seconds.<\/p>\n

8. Determine the kind of paint on existing walls<\/h3>\n

Not sure if a wall\u2019s existing paint is oil or latex? Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and rub it in a small area across the wall. If the cotton ball has paint residue, the paint is latex. No paint on the cotton ball? You\u2019ll be painting over an oil-based paint and will want to use an oil-based primer before painting.<\/p>\n

9. Invest in a paint pen<\/h3>\n

Buy a paint pen that lets you load it with a small bit of your new paint color for small touchups later. These pens keep the paint inside fresh for about a year once filled; just remember to shake them well before use to ensure the paint comes out smoothly and evenly.<\/p>\n

Sometimes painting projects are best left to professionals. Find out if a home improvement project should be done by Marlon’s Painting, LLC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1122,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[6,7],"class_list":["post-157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-food","tag-fun"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/marlons-professionals-house-painting-corvallis-oregon.jpg?fit=700%2C464&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1123,"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157\/revisions\/1123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marlonspaintingllc.com\/corvallis-painting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}