Home maintenance trends cover painting costs and DIY techniques

Home renovation and maintenance trends highlight varying approaches to painting, from professional cost estimations in Argentina to DIY efficiency hacks in Brazil.

In Argentina, experts note that painting a 100-square-meter house involves significant costs. For premium materials, costs are estimated between $1,500,000 and $2,300,000, while labor for a three-to-four-person team ranges from $5,000,000 to $7,000,000. Professionals suggest that drying times have decreased with modern paints, typically taking one to two hours for touch-drying and up to 48 hours for full drying on exteriors.

In Brazil, DIY enthusiasts are utilizing a technique popularized by figures like Martha Stewart to minimize mess when painting ceilings. By attaching a paper plate to the roller handle to act as a shield, users can catch drips before they hit the floor. However, experts from manufacturers like Sherwin-Williams emphasize that this should complement, not replace, proper technique, such as removing excess paint on a tray grid to prevent splattering.