Interior painting: six mistakes to avoid before and during work

Bathroom paint does not repair leaks or inadequate ventilation. Logement.lu explains that surface mould removal is insufficient without identifying the cause. Report staining, condensation and recurrence; agree repairs and drying before finishing. Satin or anti-mould products cannot guarantee years without recurrence.

Specify holes, cracks needing assessment, wallpaper and flatness defects. Thin filler or paint cannot straighten an overall uneven wall, as Buildwise explains. Price extensive repairs separately. Have unidentified old coatings assessed before sanding or stripping.

Name primer and finish, suitability, reference and colour. A major colour change may require adaptation but does not automatically mean three coats. The Sikkens sheet describes a particular system; request current instructions for the actual paint rather than a universal recipe.

Agree furniture movement, protection of floors, skirting and equipment, and reinstatement. Identify delicate surfaces and items that must stay in place. Arrange suitable access for ceilings and stairs. Include cleaning and waste removal before an accident makes them necessary.

Touch dry does not necessarily mean recoatable or washable. Sikkens separates these stages from properties developing later. Adapt scheduling and reuse to the current sheet, substrate and conditions. Four to twenty-four hours cannot replace every product's instructions.

Approve colour and sheen samples in the room, particularly after major colour or lighting changes. Agree preparation and inspection conditions. Raking light can expose minor imperfections even after careful work and does not alone prove defective workmanship. Record specific discrepancies, photos and agreed next steps.