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Painting can be a messy business, even when you are just applying one coat of paint to walls that have already been primed. Conscientious prep work is...
The first step of painting is dressing for the part. This includes shirt, pants and the shoes. Don't wear any article of clothing that you would not r...
After your suited up next lay down a drop cloth underneath the area you are painting. Drop cloths protect the floor from falling particle dust and pai...
You will need to cover the baseboard with blue painter's tape. First wipe down the baseboard with a rag to ensure that the tape will adhere. Starting...
If the surface of the wall is rough to the touch it is best to sand before painting. A lite grit sandpaper should be sufficient (between 100 grit and ...
It may be helpful to have a sanding pole if there a wide area where you need to sand. Hold the sanding pole so that you are letting it slide up and d...
Most professional painters have a putty knife handy. It is used for smoothing out small patch work and opening a can of paint. You can also use a flat...
You do not want to paint out of a full gallon bucket. You need to be able to control what you are applying to the wall. If the can is full you will no...
You do not want to submerge the bristles of your brush into the paint completely. You still want at least half dry. After you dip your brush you need ...
Make sure to wipe the sides of the can and the grove on the top where the lid fits in to. If the paint dries in the grove of the top you may not be a...
Do not hold a paint brush like a pencil. Choke up on it gripping it with your fingers not your fist.
"Cutting" is neatly applying paint near the trim and ceiling without touching either area. It is necessary to make a cut before rolling on paint to th...
We are using a standard nine inch roller cover with a half inch "Nap" (Nap is the fluffiness of the cover. A smooth surface needs a shorter Nap). Dip...
Make sure to meet the cut and apply enough paint to cover. After applying it, roll the paint out smoothly moving up and down. Drips can dry on the wal...
After you have rolled out paint on the wall look at your work before it dries. Ensure that there is coverage on any lightly painted spots or fix any d...
Brush out the tray into the original gallon of paint (the "master can"). You do not have to clean the tray if you use a tray insert (seen in this tray...
If you have a putty knife you can salvage some of the paint on the roller. Holding the roller handle over the can (to balance the roller while you kni...
Wipe the brush out in the can removing as much paint as possible. Rinse the brush in water. A wire brush can be helpful in removing dried on paint. Th...
After you have put your drop clothes, paint and tools away admire your handiwork.
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