The most economical way to whiten a wall is to renovate it with latex paint. Latex paint coatings** are affordable, simple to apply, and have good weather resistance and scrub resistance.
Wall renovation and whitewashing is a common project in home improvement, but how to do it economical and efficient?Next, we will introduce you to five ways to renovate and whiten your walls.
Steps: Clean the wall: Use sandpaper or a scraper to clean the old paint layer, stains, oil stains, etc. on the wall to ensure that the wall is flat and clean.
Repair cracks: If there are cracks in the wall, you need to use putty to repair them to ensure that the wall surface is flat.
Brush primer: Evenly brush the primer on the wall, the primer can increase the adhesion of the wall and make the latex paint more firm.
Brush the topcoat: After the primer has dried, the top coat is evenly brushed, and the color of the topcoat can be chosen according to personal preference.
Materials: latex paint, sandpaper or scraper, putty, primer, topcoat.
Step 1: Measure the wall size: Measure and crop the wallpaper according to the size of the wall.
Clean the wall: Clean the dust, stains, etc. on the wall.
Brush glue: Evenly brush the wallpaper glue on the wall to ensure that the wallpaper can be firmly pasted on the wall.
Paste the wallpaper: Paste the cropped wallpaper on the wall, and use a scraper or towel to compact the wallpaper to make sure there are no bubbles.
Trim edges: After the wallpaper is pasted, use wallpaper scissors to trim the excess edges.
Materials: wallpaper, wallpaper glue, wallpaper scissors, scrapers or towels.
Step 1: Measure the wall size: Measure and cut the tile according to the size of the wall.
Clean the wall: Clean the dust, stains, etc. on the wall.
Brush glue: Evenly brush the tile glue on the wall to ensure that the tiles can be firmly attached to the wall.
Paste the tiles: Stick the cropped tiles on the wall and use a scraper or towel to compact the tiles to make sure there are no air bubbles.
Trim the edges: After the tile paste is complete, use tile scissors to trim the excess edges.
Materials: tiles, tile glue, tile scissors, scrapers or towels.
Steps: Measure the wall size: Measure and cut the drywall according to the size of the wall.
Clean the wall: Clean the dust, stains, etc. on the wall.
Brush glue: Evenly brush the plasterboard glue on the wall to ensure that the drywall can be firmly attached to the wall.
Paste the drywall: Stick the cut drywall to the wall and use a scraper or towel to compact the drywall to make sure there are no air bubbles.
Install the plasterboard: After the plasterboard is pasted, install the plaster molds or other decorative lines as needed.
Materials: drywall, drywall glue, scraper or towel, lines.
Step 1: Measure the wall size: Measure and cut the planks according to the dimensions of the wall.
Clean the wall: Clean the dust, stains, etc. on the wall.
Brush glue: Evenly brush the board glue on the wall to ensure that the board can be firmly attached to the wall.
Stick the planks: Stick the cut planks to the wall and use a scraper or towel to compact the planks to make sure there are no air bubbles.
Sanding and lacquering: After the board is pasted, use sandpaper to sand the surface of the board, making sure it is smooth and removing all sharp edges. Then, paint as needed, either wood lacquer or other paints suitable for wood, to achieve the desired look.
Materials: boards, glue, sandpaper, wood paint or other paints, scrapers or towels.
Before carrying out wall renovation, make sure that the wall is dry, flat, and free of defects such as cracks.
Depending on the refurbishment method, select the right materials and tools, and ensure the quality and environmental friendliness of the materials.
During the construction process, it is necessary to pay attention to protecting the surrounding environment and items to avoid unnecessary damage.
After the renovation, make sure the wall is dry before using or decorating to avoid damage or adverse effects.
In conclusion, the most economical way to whiten a wall is to renovate it with latex paint. At the same time, you can also choose other renovation methods such as wallpaper, tiles, drywall or wood panels, depending on your needs. During the construction process, it is necessary to pay attention to the protection of the environment and items, and follow the relevant regulations and safety operation procedures.