Both latex, and oil based paints require important preparations.

How To Prepare For Interior Painting
Written by Elizabeth Wood
Editor In Chief, United Home Improvement

Several things should be taken into consideration before painting the interior of your home. You need to select the proper paint for each room, decide on what interior wall surface you want, figure out how much paint will be needed, and make sure your home is ready for a professional painter to perform the job.

Interior paint can be divided into two main categories; latex paint and oil based paint. Latex paints are what most homeowners use for interior walls. It is fade resistant, easily cleaned with water and comes in a wide array of colors to suit your needs. Latex paints come in different levels of gloss. The glossier the paint, the more wear and tear it will take. For this reason, it is best to use glossy latex paint on rooms that will receive more traffic. Flat paint is non-reflective and hides minor imperfections making it a good choice for living rooms and ceilings.

Oil based paints work well in rooms that tend to be more humid such as bathrooms and basements. It is also recommended to use...more