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How to Prep For Interior Painting

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Interior Paints: Most paint jobs that are done indoors are done with latex-based paints. You can get latex paints in a ton of different colors and it is easy to clean up by just using water. If you have rooms that don't get used a lot the best paint for you would be flat or low-gloss. For the rooms that are used mor often such as your children's bedrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and pantries you should look at paint with a glossier finish. Paints with a glossier finish can handle more wear and tear as well as more cleaning. Floorboards and trims usually get dirty from hand prints and smudges than the walls so it would be beneficial to use glossy paints here, as well as the fact that it can be a good contrast to flat painted walls. You should use an oil-based paint for rooms that get a lot of traffic and humidity like bathrooms. If you need a really tough paint choose an oil-based paint that has a high-gloss enamel finish. Paint Usage: If you are only doing one coat, one gallon...