6 Facts About Floor Painting You Should Know

Recently, we shared tips for 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 remember to first check the condition of the floors and what was applied previously. 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 purchasing odorless eco-friendly paint: look for ecological labeling signs on the packaging.

Paint can help zone space

For example, to define 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 geometry of a space. For instance, a long narrow room can be visually widened using 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 countryside home where the floor has been in place for years and you don't want to move furniture or repaint.

Dust is more visible on dark floors

There's a stereotype that dirt is more visible on light-colored floors. But in reality, it’s the opposite: every speck of dust will be clearly visible on dark surfaces.

Matte paint is more practical

Gloss paint only adheres well to perfectly flat surfaces. Maintaining such floors will require much more care: any traces will be immediately noticeable. Make sure the paint you use contains anti-fungal components.