Helpful
Tips for Painting Walls
Step
1: Make sure that you prepare the surface
properly. Clean with a light solution of TSP and
fill any imperfections with Spackle. Caulking the
cracks or openings along woodwork will make your
job look professional. Purchase a large drywall scraper
and scrape the walls to remove nubbie bits left from
old paint jobs.
Tip: Always paint with a friend!
You aren’t supposed to swim
alone so why should you paint alone?
Step 2: Choose the
right sheen for your room. The new
scrubbable matte finishes hide wall
imperfections and absorb light. Glossy
finishes reflect light and stand up
well in high-moisture areas. If you
have ink or water stains, cover with
a coat of pigmented shellac (you can
buy a spray can).
Step 3:
Move out as much as you
can from the room and
cover anything that you
do not want paint to
get on with drop cloths.
I use foil to cover door
knobs and light fixtures.
Step
4: Strain
your paint!
You should
paint surfaces
in this order;
ceiling,
walls, and
then trim.
Tip: Use
an old
pair of
panty hose
to strain
paint and
throw away
when finished.
Step
5: Roll
on the paint
in tall W
shape about
2 feet wide.
Always use
an extension
pole and
use a 1⁄4” roller
cover (buy
the best
quality).
Tip:
dampen your
roller cover
and trim
brush before
starting.
This will
help to wick
up your paint
and make
it go on
smoother.
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