Painting, an expression through art
is a creative job. The next time you are bored, consider painting your room.
Painting the walls of your room can be a great pastime and therapeutic to your
senses. A boring weekend or leisure can be well utilized for painting your
rooms, especially if painting catches your fancy. Also, you have a brand new
and refreshed space for yourself to live in. Idea of Paints & colour ideas can be drawn
from numerous sources in Nepal. One can seek inspiration from anywhere
around. Ideas for the colors and design can be borrowed from the rich, old, local
culture, professionals or even one's own fantasy. Painting a wall does require some
basic skills and technique, which needs to be planned beforehand.
Getting the appropriate paint and
selecting the shade for your walls is the foremost step. Wall colors
with over a dozen eminent paint brands are readily available in a wide array of
shades and hues in Nepal.
Preparing the wall is vital before
you start painting. Involve your family, friends and others. A well prepped
wall substrate can ensure an appealing and lasting paint job. Walls need to be scrutinized
for, cracks, stains and then treated. You could utilize putty to conceal cracks
and suitable sand paper to smoothen the regions where it has been applied. Additionally,
wall surface should be dust-free, clean, and dry for a durable paint-work. Using
a good quality primer can bring good results.
Wrapping the furniture, floors and other
exposed areas with plastic, paper, cloth and so forth to forestall paint
trickle and stains, is sensible to avoid rigorous cleaning later.
While painting, the rollers ought
to be moved in an arrangement of "V" and "W" shaped strokes
to cover a sensible area and repeated if any spot is left. Take a break after
the first coat is complete. Allow the paint to dry which may take anywhere from
1 to 24 hours depending on the composition of paint. Cheap paints colors with good quality
that are available in Nepal are priced very reasonably. This has made
painting a not-so-costly affair.
Take breaks in between and remember
to have fun, as it is the prime agenda! If a second coat is required wait for
the appropriate time to dry.
