Whitewashing at home is an operation that can frighten those who are not house painters by profession, but with some precautions and with a detailed plan of things to do it will be much easier than expected. Todo it yourself, youwill have to worry about investing as much time as possible incoveringfurniture and surfaces so that thefinal cleaningoperationsdo not take you too long. Here are all our tips for whitewashing your home step by step!
- Do it yourself white house: when to do it
To do it yourself and do it without taking too long it is advisable to avoid the cold and rainy seasons. Prefer spring or summer in order to facilitate drying and to be able to ventilate better, eliminating odors and having as little discomfort as possible. The frequency of whitewashing your home depends on the use you make of your home, how much you cook, the type of heating and whether you smoke. The kitchen should be whitewashed clearly more often, but ideally you can whitewash your home every 3/4 years . - Whitewashing at home: what you need
To whitewash at home it is preferable to use water-based paint for interiors which you can choose from matt, patinated or very glossy or medium gloss. Remember to do a summation of the square meters to be whitewashed (without forgetting the ceilings!), So as to immediately buy the necessary quantity as indicated in the package. Bring the masking tape to repair the baseboards and electrical outlets, plastic sheeting to cover floors and furniture, brush and flat brush for corners, roll with expandable baton for not making much effort and a scale. Also get a stucco jar, a spatula and a sheet of sandpaper. - Whitewashing at home: colors to choose
Keep in mind that white on the walls is a color that opens and illuminates, therefore ideal for small and dimly lit spaces , but also perfect for large spaces .. As for the rooms you can choose colors according to your tastes or inspired by the style of furniture in your home. A touch of creativity never hurts, so have fun painting only one wall or decorating the walls . - Whitewashing your home: how to get started
Cover everything you can with the paper tape starting with the baseboard. Don’t forget to cover, electrical outlets, light points, fixtures and radiators. Insulate the electrical wires with special covers that are easily found in hardware and DIY stores. Cover the floors with plastic sheeting and chandeliers with sheets of newspaper, as for the shelves and the upper parts of the furniture fixed to the wall. Remove with pliers any nails that you no longer need, fill the holes and once dry level them with sandpaper. Prepare the painting according to the indications on the package. - Whitewashing your home: how to proceed
Start whitewashing your home from the ceiling using the roller and with the brushes take care of the corners when the paint applied on the other surfaces is still fresh. Let it dry well and then pass the second coat. In some cases you may think of passing a third coat , especially in the kitchen and based on the degree of cleanliness of the walls. Keep in mind that to cover a colored wall , the third coat of painting is almost always necessary.