Thanks to Dana Dratch from Bankrate.com for sharing the top 22 painting blunders! I love this list….it makes me giggle. I see mistakes everyday and get many phone calls pertaining to these exact blunders. Some of my favorites are thinking all paint is the same and not prepping. Boy oh boy there are many paint jobs gone wrong so visit the list. Please ask for help. It goes a long way!
(courtesy of Apartment Therapy)
Top 22 Painting Blunders
1. Jumping the gun.
2. Dreaming up colors.
3. Pursuing trends.
4. Mistaking swatch for wall.
5. Ignoring warm and cool.
6. Forgetting every wall is different.
7. Forgetting the ceiling.
8. Not using color to connect rooms.
9. Not identifying existing paint.
10. Thinking all paint is the same.
11. Not asking for help.
12. Not using best tools.
13. Buying insufficient paint.
14. Not examining paint early.
15. Not buying the right tools.
16. Not considering hiring a pro.
17. Not prepping the wall.
18. Not having a plan of attack.
19. Using thick coats of paint.
20. Not considering painter’s tape.
21. Neglecting your tools.
22. Forgetting what colors you used.
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May 8th, 2010 at 6:19 am
This one comes up top: “Forgetting what colors you used.” It actually reminds me of what you call “jumping the gun” True, choosing a color scheme can be confusing. I mean, it’s always a challenge especially when it comes to matching the right colors. “If you choose the wrong type or the wrong color, it can completely ruin the design that you have.” True. In fact it seems most folks dedicate the least time to curtains and rugs, more like an afterthought - the reality is, it can make or break your room decor. On the other end of this, especially for bedrooms: “you don’t want your decor to be selected and focused around your sheets” You know, those things can easily change.
John Taylor,
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