Paints Large
Tips and techniques for painting a large wall surface?
I'm painting my bedroom but I've never actually painted anything like that before. I have all the stuff, but I'm a huge perfectionist and I don't want blotches or streaks. I know its not that complicated, but does anyone have any tips to share for a novice?
Sure!!
As a pro painter I can help you with this one.
choose paint sheen carefully.
Flat or eggshell usually goes on pretty easy with no streaks.
Semi gloss or gloss paints are a bit trickier
Use latex/water based paints...much easier
sand walls with pole sander...just to scuff lightly and remove any large blotches...also dont forget to patch any holes and let dry prior to painting.(these patches SHOULD be covered with a white flat primer, or you run the risk of "flashing" )
Important:..rince rollers out in water before use...I actually almost brush or comb them first to make sure there is no pieces of fluff on them. Once you put a "fluffy" roller in the paint tray, its to late.
Trim and ceilings should be painted first, if necessary.
When you first start cutting the walls. start in a closet or somewhere not so obvious..this will help you practice your nice straight lines.
when cutting close to the ceiling....never touch the ceiling, but make your line as close as possible to the ceiling
When rolling, know that you will do 2 coats, so dont worry about about coverage.2nd coat will probably be easier to go on, and spread at the rate of approx. one rollerful to 3 or 4 feet of wallto ceiling
Hope this helps
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