What are the benefits of using drywall in your home build or renovation project?  Still can’t decide on the type of wall material to use for your commercial or residential interior space? Drywall would be an excellent choice. Compared to the traditional plaster, drywall has a lot of amazing benefits to offer. It is easier and faster to install and would only require expert hands when it comes to the taping and finishing part. Another advantage of using drywall is that it is fire resistant since it is made of gypsum. When it comes to appearance and durability, drywall also never fails to impress. To give your drywall a more classy and elegant look, give drywall painting a try. Here are 6 easy steps to paint drywall: 1. Dust off and clean drywall. Before painting, cleaning the surface is a must-do. The same applies to drywall. There will be a lot of dirt particles on walls and ceilings that need to be removed. Otherwise, they would create ugly bumps when the painting is done. Even a new drywall comes with a lot of dust and needs to be cleaned. Start the drywall cleaning by using a broom on walls and ceilings, then mop. For final dusting, use a sponge or microfiber cloth that is barely damp. 2. Clear working space and cover furniture. In order to work with ease, clear the working space first. If you are going to paint the drywall in your living room or kitchen, make sure you move away appliances and furniture from the wall. You will also need to cover them up to keep them protected from paint debris. 3. Gather your tools. Getting your painting tools ready and within reach makes the painting process easier and faster. For painting your drywall, you will need these tools: Drop cloth Drywall painting can be messy. Expect the worst and get your drop cloth ready for easy cleaning. You can use your old clothing for this which you can throw away after use. Dropcloth can protect your floor from drips of paint. Paint tray Using a paint tray saves time. It saves you the hassle of approaching your paint cans whenever you need to use more paint. Nowadays, you can find a paint tray in the market that can carry a gallon of paint for convenience. Paint rollers and small brushes Paint rollers make the painting work in large walls easy. Rollers can cover high areas and hard-to-reach spots. You will also use small brushes to do a little touch up after the drywall is completely painted. Ladders For high wall areas that your paint rollers can’t reach, using a ladder is the way to go. It is not safe to stand on chairs, so make sure to get your own ladder before starting with the painting job. 4. Apply primer. To paint your drywall, you need to apply a drywall primer first. Primers help hide joints, seams and other natural blemishes in bare wood. There are also available drywall products that prevent mold stains and discolorations from showing through the final paint finish. 5. Paint drywall with your color. Choose the color you want to permanently see around your building interior. You are required to apply two coats of paint for a durable and long-lasting paint finish and easy cleaning. It is ideal to wait for 2-3 hours before applying the second coat of paint. 6. Let paint dry. After accomplishing a full painting coverage on your drywall, leave the paint to dry before putting back all the furniture and appliances. Use access panels that you can paint over to match your drywall finish If you are concerned with how an access door will appear around your drywall finish, make use of a paintable material for a neat wall appearance. Ready-to-paint access panels are available for both commercial and residential applications. Whether you are planning to work on your own or with help from the pros, make sure to observe proper safety regulations; wear protective gear and check the conditions of your tools and equipment. Have fun with your renovation work but remember to work safely. Virn Del Valle is a bookworm, a writer and an online marketer. She helps businesses increase their ROI and play around with content marketing method. She's currently connected with Best Access Doors, one of the top leading access doors company in the US and in Canada. © 2019 This article is not to be reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission from the author. 
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19/3/2020 03:31:37 pm
Nice Blog!! The content you have shared is very elaborative and informative. Thanks a lot for sharing such a great piece of knowledge with us. 20/6/2020 02:36:24 am
Thank you for informing me that drywall can collect dust so you will want to clean it before you paint it. For the last few weeks, my husband and I have been decided to finish our basement. We want something light and sophisticated. We will have to follow your painting tips after we find drywall services to install for us. 28/12/2020 12:11:14 pm
We often find that people are painting their drywall without cleaning it adequately, and the dust is causing them issues. Thanks for addressing this. 12/2/2021 02:57:41 pm
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You made a good point when you shared that it is important to choose a paint that you would want to permanently see around your house interior. My uncle just mentioned the other day that he is thinking of doing a home improvement project so he can improve the look of his house so it will look better and appealing. I will suggest to him choosing the right paint color that will complement the look of his property. 9/5/2021 02:37:02 pm
As a contractor there are many real benefits to putting drywall in the house. Thanks for providing clear information. 10/6/2021 07:02:31 am
Thank you very much for your elaborate and informative article. i would prefer a job as a freelance painter or painters waltham ma, i'm unemployed now after graduating from a college I am always open to good advices. 13/9/2021 11:09:14 am
Hello! You put really very helpful information. Keep it up. Keep blogging. Looking to reading your next post 8/10/2021 01:36:43 am
Thank you for explaining how you need to clean the drywall before you paint over it. I never thought about completing this step before when we had a few of our rooms remodeled. We'll have to try it for any of our future projects. 30/9/2022 01:29:43 am
This post made an excellent point that when looking to have a drywall installed for our home, we need to ensure that we clean the working area. I appreciate that this post stressed that in doing so, it helps to ensure that the cleaning area will be kept to a minimum. I will definitely remember to keep this in mind when I look to have a new drywall installed in our kitchen. 5/7/2023 07:37:31 pm
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