How Long Does It Take to Paint a Room?
What You Need to Know Before Painting a Room
Painting a room is not as easy as it sounds. It requires a lot of planning and preparation.
Before you start painting, you need to make sure that the surfaces are clean and dry. If not, then there are several ways that you can save time while painting your room including using a roller brush instead of a paintbrush and using masking tape to cover up the trim.
Painting can be done in one day if you have all the right tools on hand and know what to do beforehand.
Before you begin painting, save yourself some time by making sure you have everything you need:
- Drop cloths
- Painters tape
- Rollers and paint buckets
- Paint tray
- Enough paint to complete the project
- Primer
Take Preparation Time into consideration
It’s important to prepare the room before you start painting.
Preparing a room for painting can take some time, but it’s worth it in the end because it will save you time and money in the future. When determining how long it will take to paint your room, consider how much taping, sanding, and repairing needs to be done before you can begin the painting process.
Room size and application method
Painting a small room, like a bathroom, can usually be done in a few hours. Larger rooms or rooms with detail like crown moulding and architectural features can take longer when it comes to both prepping and painting. A large room can take at least a day to complete.
Another key factor when determining the amount of time required to paint a room is the number of coats needed. While some rooms can be completed in one coat, particularly if it is being painted the same colour, other rooms may require two or even three coats. You can expect to apply more coats to dark coloured rooms that are being painted light colours. You may also need to prime the room if there are significant stains or streaks in the paint, or if you are painting a light colour over a dark colour. This will naturally add more time to the painting process. Take the number of coats into account as well as drying time required between coats.
How long does it take a professional painter to paint a room?
At Even Better Painting, our team of professional painters can typically complete a room in a day or two, depending on the above factors. Hiring a professional painter can save you money and time in the long term. Where DIY painting applications can falter, professional painters know how to properly prepare and paint a space for long lasting results.
