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Painting your house should be easy, right? But in Nigeria, na small thing dey spoil big work. From bubbling walls to mismatched colours, many Nigerians are making the same painting mistakes—and spending money to repaint every year.

But don’t worry. Today, we’ll expose the 7 biggest painting mistakes Nigerians make and show you how to avoid them like a pro.

Table of Contents

1. Painting Over Dirty Walls

2. Skipping the Primer

3. Painting in the Wrong Weather

4. Using Low-Quality Paint

5. Choosing the Wrong Finish

6. Bad Colour Combinations

7. Ignoring Professional Advice

8. How to Fix These Mistakes Fast

1. 🎨 Painting Over Dirty Walls

You see wall dey dirty—you still paint am. Why now? Dirt, dust, and grease stop the paint from sticking well.

Solution: Always clean your walls with mild soap and water. Let it dry before painting.

2. 🧱 Skipping the Primer

Primer is like groudnut oil before frying. Without it, the paint won’t hold.
Nigerians often say “It’s not important” until the paint starts peeling.

Solution: Use Prestige Primer for a smoother, longer-lasting finish—especially on new walls.

3. ☀️ Painting in the Wrong Weather

Too hot? Paint go crack. Too rainy? Paint no go dry.
If you paint during extreme weather, your wall go suffer.

Solution: Paint early morning or late afternoon. Avoid painting during heavy rain or dry-season heatwaves.

4. 🚫 Using Low-Quality Paint

That “cheap paint” wey you buy from market might cost you more in the long run. Fading, chalking, and double coating = more money.

Solution: Invest in Prestige Timeless Paints for premium coverage and rich colour that lasts.

5. 💡 Choosing the Wrong Finish

Using gloss in a bedroom or matte in a kitchen? Big wahala.

Solution:

• Use matte for low-traffic areas like bedrooms

• Use satin or semi-gloss in bathrooms and kitchens

• Use gloss for woodwork and trim

6. 🎨 Bad Colour Combinations

Orange + purple? Nah, oga!
Many homes in Nigeria suffer from colour overload or poor colour harmony.

Solution: Stick to 2–3 complementary colours max. Use Prestige’s free colour guide or ask for expert help.

7. 🙈 Ignoring Professional Advice

DIY is good. But sometimes, you need a painter’s eye.
Trying to “just manage” without consulting leads to paint regrets.

Solution: Call Prestige Paint’s advisory line or chat with us on WhatsApp before you begin.

🎯 How to Fix These Mistakes Fast

• Clean and prime before painting

• Choose the right paint finish for each room

• Use weather-resistant paint for Nigerian climate

• Go for professional colour matching

• Buy from trusted brands like Prestige Paints

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