6 Facts About Floor Painting You Should Know

Recently, we shared tips on working with paint. Now, we've gathered six facts about floor painting that everyone should know.

It's economical

Compared to the cost of installing new flooring, painting will be much cheaper. All you need: a few paint cans, primer, and consumables.

Just don't forget to first check the condition of the floors and what was previously applied. Walk over the wooden surface with a degreaser and remove any remaining paint before priming the floor. Begin the painting process near the wall opposite the door to avoid accidentally trapping yourself in a corner.

It's better to paint floors before moving in

You'll not only have to remove all furniture from the room, but also avoid entering it for several days until the paint dries.

By the way, ultra-durable and wear-resistant paints can emit vapors that shouldn't be inhaled. This issue can be solved by choosing odorless paint with eco-labels on the packaging.

Paint can help zone spaces

For example, to highlight a dining area—as shown in the image. In Scandinavian interiors, designers often avoid carpets and instead draw them directly on the floor.

Or use paint to adjust the space geometry. For example, a long narrow room can visually be widened with horizontal stripes on the floor.

Color doesn't have to be uniform

If the floors aren't perfectly flat, try painting them in the style of abstract Jackson Pollock paintings: add a few splatters. A great solution for a dacha where the floor has been in use for years, and you don't want to move furniture or repaint.

Dust is more visible on dark floors

There's a stereotype that dust is more visible on light-colored floors. In reality, it's the opposite: every speck of dust will be clearly seen on a dark surface.

Matte paint is more practical

Glossy paint only adheres well to perfectly flat surfaces. Maintaining such a floor will require much more care: any marks will be immediately noticeable. Ensure that the paint you're using contains anti-fungal components.