Painting Supplies

Basin or bucket of water

Cellulose Sponge

Mild Diswashing Liquid

Sponge Roller

You may want one with a retractable or attachable handle for ceilings or high walls.

Wall Paintbrush

Sash or Trim Paintbrush

Cans of Paint(s) in the color(s) of your choice

Roller Tray

Blue Painter's Tape

Plastic sheeting to cover the floors

Tarps or old bedsheets to cover any furniture

Appropriate Paint Thinner if using non-latex paint

Primer

Disposable gloves

Clothes you can paint in

Surgical Mask (optional)

Ladder

Prep the Room

Cover the floor with plastic sheeting.

Move as much furniture or belongings out of the room as you can.

Arrange remaining ;furniture ;in the middle of the room, where it will be safer from any paint splatter.

Cover any remaining furniture with tarps or old bedsheets.

Tape edges with blue painter's tape

Put tape where the wall meets the door and window frames and any moldings.

Prepare a bowl with water and dishwashing liquid.

Soak sponge in the liquid, and remove any rust, dirt, stains or grease spots from the walls.

Rinse sponge in clean water and gently wipe walls free of any soap residue.

Prime the walls with primer

Primer will maximize sheen and give paint an overall even appearance.

Prep your Roller

Dampen roller in water or ;appropriate thinner (for non-latex paint).

Squeeze out excess liquid by rolling on kraft paper or a grocery bag.

Open cans of paint and mix with wooden mixer.

Pour paint into well of roller tray until half full

;Set roller in the middle of tray well.

Roll roller back and forth up the tray slope, stopping just short of the well

Ensure the roller absorbs paint fully.

Prep your Brush

Dampen roller in water or ;appropriate thinner (for non-latex paint).

Swirl brushes in paint can to mix.

Dip brush halfway in paint

Remove excess by scraping brush on sides of can.

Painting the Walls

Roll from the corner

Use your roller by starting at the corner and painting in a 3x3 "W" pattern, then fill in the sections.

Paint one wall at a time

Keep using the "W" (or M) pattern, and fill in the spaces.

Use your brush where you can't roll

Brush around doorframes, windows, and moldings.

Save the trim for last

Wait until walls are completely dry, then tape where wall meets the trim.

Paint the trim using a trim or sash brush

Hold the brush handle as you would a pencil.

After Painting

Remove painter's tape before wall dries, so as to avoid removing any paint.

Check for any uneven or missed spots

Touch up with your brush.

Clean brushes and rollers with warm water (latex paints)

Make sure water runs clear before setting tools out to dry.

Keep doors and windows open for fume ventilation.

Remove floor sheeting and furniture covering, after walls have dried completely.

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