Painting

When painting a room it is a good idea to start with the ceiling. An adjustable extension pole and the job will go much easier. Cover a roller with paint in the paint tray and remove the excess by slowly rolling along the tray's ribs. Roll approximately a four by four foot area at one time. Be careful to apply each application evenly. Work from one corner on the room to the next until the ceiling is complete. Wait for it to dry and apply a second coat if necessary.
After the ceiling has thoroughly dried. Paint/roll one wall at a time. Let thoroughly dry and apply second coat if necessary.
After the walls have been painted and dried, it's time to tackle the trim. Painting trim is a slow laborious project, so turn the radio on and simple keep at it. Make sure you washed the this will help that paint adhere better. Mask off areas of the walls and floors, floor boards, that you feel you might have difficulty painting freehand. If you have carpet use a wide painters tape pressed along the edge between the carpet and molding with a putty knife. Dip the brush into the paint one-half the length of its bristles. Gently tap the brush against the inside of the bucket to remove excess paint. Paint with steady, even strokes, always lifting the brush's tip at the end of each of your strokes. Be consistent when loading the brush with paint and don't wear an area out
Doors get lots of wear so check for cracks and hole. It is essential to give them a light sanding. It is ok to paint the door on its hinges in most cases but remove the door handle. Flat doors can be painted with a roller only to quickly apply the paint but be sure to smooth it with a brush. Paneled doors should be painted with a brush.


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