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Share on:<\/h4><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>P<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nainting the interior of your home is a quick-fire way to increase the value of your home, and improve the overall mood and atmosphere.<\/p>\n
While it is one of the most affordable, low risk ways of sprucing things up, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re doing a full home renovation, repairing damage or freshening up the colour, this Project Advice will help you get the best results for your home.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/div>We\u2019ll cover:<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n- \n
What are the major areas typically painted inside?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- What to consider when choosing a paint colour and finish?<\/span><\/li>\n
- How to prepare your home for interior painting?<\/span><\/li>\n
- Preparing new or existing surfaces for painting<\/span><\/li>\n
- DIY or hire a professional painter?<\/span><\/li>\n
- Advice from a professional painter<\/span><\/li>\n
- Plus, the top 10 takeaways.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Interior-Painting-800x120012-1.jpg\" "\\"Interior")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>High quality materials are a must when it comes to interior painting<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>What are the major areas typically painted inside?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>With each area of your home comes a set of recommendations and requirements for colours, paint types, preparation and finish. These are the major areas that are typically painted inside:<\/div>\n\n- Walls<\/li>\n
- Ceilings<\/li>\n
- Doors<\/li>\n
- Bedrooms<\/li>\n
- Living areas<\/li>\n
- Kitchens<\/li>\n
- Bathrooms<\/li>\n
- Architraves<\/li>\n
- Laundries<\/li>\n
- Skirtings<\/li>\n
- Door frames<\/li>\n
- And, window frames.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Consistency is a great way to achieve a clean and fresh look throughout your home. So, if you\u2019re thinking about painting the walls, also consider painting the doors and window frames to make the final look all come together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Painter-Brickie-and-Front-Door-3178-PH.jpg\" "\\"Painter,-Brickie-and-Front-Door-3178-PH\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Classic whites make for a timeless finish – see more in Chapter 12 of Project Home<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What to consider when choosing a paint colour?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>We spoke with Resene\u2019s Senior Architectural Representative, Rebecca Long, to get the inside word on paint colours. Rebecca recommends keeping the following three things in mind when choosing a paint colour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Rebecca-Long-Resene-1.jpg\" "\\"Rebecca")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nChoose a colour with your <\/b>personality<\/i><\/b> in mind:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Think about what colours suit yourself and others sharing the space i.e., your family or housemates.<\/li>\n
- Collate images from magazines and online to see what colours inspire you \u2013 you\u2019ll automatically gravitate towards certain colours, but you don’t have to know why just yet.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t be afraid to incorporate a mixture of styles into your colour scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a colour with<\/span> the space<\/i> in mind:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n- Consider the personality of the space and how you intend to use it.<\/li>\n
- Natural lighting plays a very big part in how your colour looks i.e., if you choose white, it can look very different throughout other areas of the house.<\/li>\n
- Factor in potential conflicting colours i.e., if you have a lot of greenery outside, your paint may reflect the colour and end up looking green.<\/li>\n
- Factor in other elements of your home i.e., light or dark flooring can affect the appearance of your paint.<\/li>\n
- Remember that paint colour can influence room size i.e., deeper paint colours can make the room smaller, which can be great for a cosy space like a bedroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a colour with your interior decor<\/i> and styling<\/i> in mind:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Cluttering with furniture can take away from the look and feel that you want.<\/li>\n
- Decor can influence the personality of the colour on your wall.<\/li>\n
- Consider if you\u2019re blocking out light with furniture, as this can impact the appearance of the final colour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Post a job<\/span><\/a>
Keen to spruce things up?<\/h2>
P<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n ainting the interior of your home is a quick-fire way to increase the value of your home, and improve the overall mood and atmosphere.<\/p>\n While it is one of the most affordable, low risk ways of sprucing things up, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re doing a full home renovation, repairing damage or freshening up the colour, this Project Advice will help you get the best results for your home.<\/p>\n<\/div> What are the major areas typically painted inside?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n High quality materials are a must when it comes to interior painting<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div> Consistency is a great way to achieve a clean and fresh look throughout your home. So, if you\u2019re thinking about painting the walls, also consider painting the doors and window frames to make the final look all come together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Classic whites make for a timeless finish – see more in Chapter 12 of Project Home<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We spoke with Resene\u2019s Senior Architectural Representative, Rebecca Long, to get the inside word on paint colours. Rebecca recommends keeping the following three things in mind when choosing a paint colour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Choose a colour with your <\/b>personality<\/i><\/b> in mind:<\/b><\/p>\n Choose a colour with<\/span> the space<\/i> in mind:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Choose a colour with your interior decor<\/i> and styling<\/i> in mind:<\/b><\/p>\nWe\u2019ll cover:<\/h2><\/div>
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Keen to spruce things up?<\/h2>
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