How to Paint a Computer Room

Choosing the paint color is just the beginning of painting a computer room. Careful planning will aid in reducing headaches, mishaps, and wasted supplies. By considering paint options, testing them on small sections, and taking proper measures to reduce the mess, painting a computer room will be a simple task.

Things You'll Need

• paint
• rolling paint pan
• small paint brush
• edger
• plastic sheet
• painting rollers
• stir stick
• painters tape

Instructions

Picking the Paint

1. Consider what color to paint the walls of your computer room. According to Color Wheel Pro, colors have effects on the body: yellows are stimulating, blues are calming, reds are intense and increase energy, and green is soothing. The effects of the color should weigh on your decision, in this instance, because usually one needs focus and concentration while using a computer.

2. Buy a small sample of a few colors or shades you like, if you are having a hard time picking just one. Ralph Lauren Paint sells 2 ounce packages, specifically for testing, that will cover a 4 square foot section of your wall.

3. Purchase the color of your choice and all necessary supplies. By ensuring you have everything at the time of purchase, you will decrease project time and mad dashes back to the store.

Preparing to Paint

1. Remove all vents, socket covers, and furniture from the room. If removing furniture isn't an option, cover with old sheets or plastic. Unplug and remove the computer and all related equipment.

2. Place painting tape on the perimeter of all walls where they meet with baseboards, doors, or trims and cover the floor with a plastic, disposable liner.

3. Stir the paint well because after sitting for a while, the paint will begin to separate.

Paint the Computer Room

1. Paint the trim first. The painter's tape should cut back on any mistakes, but accidents can happen, so be sure to use a small paint brush or more specifically, a painting edger.

2. Roll the walls, covering every inch with paint.

3. Allow the paint to dry and then assess whether or not it needs a second coat. If you are painting a dark color you will need at least two coats. Likewise, if you are covering a dark color with a lighter color, you will need at least two coats.

Finishing Touches

1. Clean up the painting mess by removing painter's tape and replacing vents and socket covers. Hopefully, this should be easy with the preparations you have made.

2. Move furniture back into the room.

3. Hook the computer up again.

Tips & Warnings

• To see a full list of colors and their meanings, visit Color Wheel Pro's website.

References

• Color Wheel Pro

Resources

• Ralph Lauren Paint Testers
• Color Wheel Pro-Color Meanings