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28 Mar, 2024

Budget-Friendly Painting Tips for Interior Rooms

Painting the interior rooms in your home can freshen things up, but buying all the necessary painting supplies can be pricey. Luckily, there are lots of simple, budget-friendly ways to cut costs on your DIY interior painting services. Follow these money-saving tips. It will help you achieve beautifully painted rooms while sticking to your budget.

Choose Lower-Cost Paint Options 

The paint itself often adds up to a significant portion of interior painting costs. But more affordable paint options are available that still provide rich, lasting color for your walls and ceilings. Consider these budget-friendly paint picks:

  • Flat or matte sheens are cheaper than higher-sheen eggshell or semi-gloss paints. They also hide surface imperfections well.
  • Ceiling paints are more affordable since they only require one coat.
  • Solid paint colors are typically cheaper than multi-tone accent walls.
  • Large 5-gallon buckets of neutral paint colors like white or beige cost less than smaller cans of bolder hues.

Purchase Paint During Sales 

Another way to score interior paint on a budget is to buy it during sales events. Watch for specials at home improvement stores for 15-30% off all paints and stains. Stock up during these sales on versatile neutral shades you can use for future rooms. Some stores run seasonal clearance sales where returned paint cans see significant discounts.

Use Coupons & Rebates for Paint Discounts 

Check paint brands’ websites and store flyers for available coupons to save a few extra dollars per can of paint. You can often pair these coupons with store sales for even bigger savings. Some popular paint companies also offer mail-in rebates at certain times. It allows you to score money back after purchasing cans of premium paint.  

Save With Store Brand Paints  

House-brand paints sold at home improvement chains are far cheaper than name-brand paints. But still offering quality results. Some stores offer several budget-friendly interior paint lines under their labels that cost $10-20 less per gallon. Opt for these to trim painting supply costs.

Buy Paint in 5-gallon Buckets 

For bulk savings on larger interior painting projects, purchase paint in 5-gallon buckets. Not all paint colors come in supersized buckets, but popular neutrals like white, beige, and gray often do. Per-gallon cost is significantly cheaper when you buy five gallons at once. If doing multiple rooms, buy 5-gallon buckets of one main wall color for big savings.

Use the Primer You Already Have at Home   

Quality primer enables superior paint adhesion, but buying separate primer cans adds to project costs. Save money by using white-colored interior paint you already have at home rather than buying fresh primer. Any white wall paint works fine as an undercoat for lighter color topcoats. Just apply 1-2 thin coats first before your finish color for budget savings.

Substitute Household Items for Paint Supplies

You likely have common household items at home that can stand in for more specialized paint tools and accessories:

  • Plastic bags cover hands instead of buying gloves
  • Paper plates or lids replace paint trays  
  • Jar lids or egg cartons hold paint samples
  • Socks work as mini roller covers
  • Cardboard pieces make disposable paint paddles

With some creativity, you can source handy paint supplies from everyday kitchen, clothing, and recycling items already in your home.  

Borrow Tools to Trim Costs 

Specialized painting tools like ladders, sawhorses, paint sprayers, and more can cost a pretty penny to purchase or rent. Save money by borrowing what you can from neighbors, friends, and family instead. Offer to lend them your possessions in the future or bake them some thank-you treats!

Protect Floors & Furniture for Free 

Instead of buying drop cloths, use spare blankets, to protect flooring and furnishings while you paint. Tape down the edges of reusable linens using painter’s tape for maximum coverage at no added expense. 

Clean Brushes Thoroughly to Reuse   

Quality paintbrushes make painting easier but aren’t cheap to stock up on. Carefully clean all brushes after each use in the proper solvent solution. Gently reshape bristles to allow for multiple reuses over time. Invest in a few versatile brush sizes and maintain them well for extended use.  

Mix Custom Colors to Minimize Waste  

Big price differences exist between basic paint colors and trendy designer hues. Save money. By mixing your custom tones leftover paint cans or inexpensive white bases tinted with universal colorants. Adjust color ratios slowly until you achieve the exact shade wanted without overbuying.

Touch Up Rather Than Fully Repainting  

Before undertaking entire interior repaints, examine if you can refresh problematic areas instead. Spot painting small touch-ups, or just adding a fresh coat to high-traffic zones, extends the life of existing wall paint. Touch-ups use way less paint and labor than painting entire rooms from scratch.

Quality Painting Without the High Cost

We are Xpert Painting Plus who delivers interior painting results using budget-friendly processes. We use high-quality paints combined with expert techniques. It helps us get focused on maximizing savings for clients. 

We help clients select affordable paints that still provide superior coverage and durability. With custom quotes for every project, we make achieving beautiful interiors affordable!

For budget-savvy interior painting services from trusted professionals, contact Xpert Painting Plus today!

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