If you’re in the mood for home improvement, an interior paint project can add color and vibrancy to your home without high renovation costs. You can complete many small painting projects in one or two days, as opposed to some DIY jobs that can last weeks or even months, depending on how much free time you have. Here are three suggestions for simple but rewarding paint projects that you can complete in a single weekend.

3 Easy Interior Paint Projects To Try On Weekends

1. Bookshelves

By simply painting a bookshelf, you can enhance a room’s overall look and feel. Paint the interior walls of a white bookshelf a variety of colors to create a rainbow effect ideal for a child’s bedroom or playroom. Paint the interior walls of other bookshelves in your home with colors that complement each room’s decor.

Before you start painting, take everything off the bookshelves and dust them. If possible, move the shelf to a ventilated garage or outdoor space before starting. If you can’t move one or more of the shelves, put down a tarp to catch paint drips and open the windows to increase air circulation.

2. Single Interior Walls

Make a statement by painting a single wall in a bedroom, living room, dining room, or rec room a different color. Use interior paint to add color pops to otherwise neutral rooms, or paint singular walls to create focal points for framed art. Painting one wall instead of the entire room also offers the advantage of moving less furniture.

Use plastic to cover heavy furniture in the rooms you wish to paint (avoid using old sheets, as colors will bleed through the fabric). Use a roller brush to remove dust and cobwebs from the wall before starting. You will also need to tape the baseboards and wall edges and cover the switch plates and outlets. If the wall is small enough, consider using a paintbrush to create a unique, hand-painted look.

3. Picture Frames

Paint picture frames adorning one of the walls in your home the same color or a variety of complementary colors to draw the attention of guests. Hanging empty frames is also a popular decor trend that looks even more interesting when the wood or metal is painted. Best of all, this interior paint project doesn’t take much time to complete. Spray painting is a quick and efficient way to paint your picture frames. Take all frames outside before painting, and put down newspaper to avoid staining your driveway or patio.

Discuss these interior paint project ideas and others, such as painted ceilings and furniture, with the knowledgeable team at Fairbanks Paint & Glass. This Fairbanks, AK, window repair and paint supplier carries top brands only to provide area residents with what they need for residential and commercial projects. Call (907) 456-7758 today with interior paint questions or learn more about their products online.