7 Budget-Friendly Tips for Painting Your House Interior

If painting your walls is the top thing you want to do at home, you might have checked how much it costs. You may have decided to paint the inside of your house by yourself.

This is the cheapest way to paint your house, as long as the job is not too hard for you and you have some experience with DIY projects. Big outside paint jobs, like painting a brick house, or tricky inside projects are better for professionals.

Once you paint the room yourself, plan to save as much money as possible.

1. Gather all the painting supplies you need.

2. Pick a time to start painting.

3. Read about basic painting tips and how to paint corners.

Then follow these preparation and painting tips to make the project budget-friendly.

1.    Share Painting Supplies

Paint might expire, but painting supplies like rollers, brushes, tarps, and painter's tape can be reused many times.

Find the supplies from the last time you painted, or borrow from a neighbor or friend who recently painted. (They probably won't need the supplies soon, and you can promise to return them in good condition.)

2.    Calculate Wall Space

Having a little leftover paint isn't bad—it can help cover holes or dings later. But too much leftover paint can be hard to store and dispose of.

Measure the wall space and use a paint calculator to calculate your needed gallons. For large spaces, consider buying paint in bulk to save more money.

3.    Invest in Paint Quality

Cheap paints might seem like a good idea, but they can be thin and need many coats to cover a wall. Look for a paint brand that is affordable but still good quality. Check for features like a self-primer if you need it.

Skip the lifetime warranty if it costs extra—you'll probably want to change the color before the paint wears out.

4.    Use a Primer Only If Needed

Most self-priming paints work well enough that you don't need to buy a separate primer. But if you're painting a light color over a dark one, or if the walls are very rough, using a cheap primer can save you from needing multiple coats of more expensive paint.

5.    Reuse Colors

Most people don't want every room to be the same color, but reusing the same color in different spaces can save money. If the paint is affordable, buy it in bulk.

Instead of painting all the walls the same color, use the same shade on ceilings and trim throughout the home. This gives the home a cohesive look and lets you buy that paint color in bulk. Plus, trim and baseboards often need frequent touch-ups.

6.    Prep Right

Following the right steps to prepare a space—cleaning the walls, using painter's tape, covering doorknobs and floors, and removing outlet plates and switch covers—can save time and money.

Accidentally getting paint where it doesn't belong can create a big mess and might mean buying new hardware. Take these steps to avoid accidents and make every drop of paint count.

If you prefer quality and don’t want to risk your resources, contact Newtone Painting for professional house painting in Bowmanville.