Before painting, walls usually carry years of fingerprints, smoke stains, nails, cracks, and damp patches. Many people think paint alone will cover everything. It doesn’t. Proper renovation requires scraping, filling holes, sanding, sealing damp areas, and priming before the new color goes on.
During the work, the house looks worse than before — walls patched, floors dusty, furniture covered. This is the uncomfortable middle stage when people panic and think they made a mistake starting the project.
After painting, the transformation is shocking. The same furniture suddenly looks new. Light reflects better. The space feels bigger and fresher. A simple color change can make a house feel renovated even without structural changes.
Real tip: Always test color in daylight and at night before painting the whole house. Colors change with lighting.