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The principle reason people paint their interior walls is to brighten up the look of the room. A fresh paint job can provide new life to a dull room. To get a smooth finish it really is necessary to first take time to prepare the walls appropriately. People like to try to cut some corners to avoid wasting time and money, but doing this could make your work look dreadful and cost you a lot of cash..

Follow these simple guidelines to achieve a smooth application:

The initial step is to work with a paint scraper to remove all of the old chipped paint. Scrape as much of the old paint off that you can. Sand the chipped areas using a piece of sandpaper wrapped around a sanding block. Try to smooth the edges as much as possible in order that it would not be noticeable under the new paint.

Wipe down the areas to be painted. Wash walls and woodwork to remove dust and grease from all of the surfaces. Grease keeps the paint from adhering to the surface properly, and dirt or dust will attach itself to your newly painted wall. Wash with a mild soap and water solution and allow to air dry before prepping.

Tape off the areas you do not want painted like baseboards and mouldings. Cover light fittings and wall sockets, and put plastic sheets over furniture to guard from drips. You might also want to put plastic or an old sheet down on the carpet in the area you are painting. Paint rollers can sometimes slip and hit where you do not want it to.

Fill in any holes or cracks with filler and smooth out. Also fill in any holes left from where you scraped the old paint if there are any. If there is the least little bit of an impression on the wall it is going to show through the paint as an irregular spot, so be certain you fill this as well. When you have filled in all the spots, smooth the filled area using a damp sponge and then allow it dry. When dry, sand the area with the sanding block to smooth out any edges that are left.

Choose a top quality brand of paint. You do not need to spend a fortune on a gallon of paint, but you should buy a top quality product. Call around to some local contractors in your area and ask what brand of paint they Would suggest that you use. Once you have a name you can call or visit some do it yourself stores to check and compare prices. This will be an important step because if you choose a cheaper brand of paint it may not cover as well, this means using more than one coat, which also means more paint. Using a primer is an option, but usually is not required. A good brand of paint should cover in one coat. From time to time you may require another coat to give it a more polished look.

One final tip:

After your new paint has dried, check for any bubbled or uneven spots. If you spot bubbles, lightly scrape the top, fill and retouch. You can always purchase a tiny pot of the same colour paint for touch ups. If you are not really a do-it-yourself type, or you do not have the time for such a project you can hire an expert to do the task for you.