HOME INTERIOR PAINTING IDEAS High-traffic areas do well with gloss or satin as they hold up better to touching and can be cleaned more easily. But, they can make wall imperfections much more pronounced. Understand the psychology of color and use it to your advantage. A calming color, such as one in the blue family, is great for a bedroom. For a fraction of the cost of a gallon of paint, you can purchase sample pints, take them home, and test them out. This will help you judge how a color will look on a larger area better than a swatch can provide. It's better to spend just a few dollars on a sample than big bucks on gallons only to find out the color won't work. You'll need to know the total area you're going to paint, but you'll also need to account for multiple coats, primer and the porosity of the walls. It's best to have some paint left over for repair work later on. Prep work will be the vast majority of your time spent painting the interior of your home. You'll need to tape off areas for sharp lines, move furniture and furnishings, repair and patch any imperfections, protect the floors, and remove things like switch plates and doorknobs. For more information about our Custom Home builders, Call us now for inquiries or visit Diditan Group website.