Things You'll Need:
- paint
- 2 1/2 inch angled paint brush to cut around trim
- 9 or 12 inch roller frame and pan
- 1/4 or 3/8inch nap roller
- drop cloth
- clean up rags
- painter's tape
- spackling
- patience
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Step 1
To achieve good results, you absolutely MUST use good quality products and materials. This includes high quality latex paint, paint brush, spackling and roller. No amount of experience can overcome the performance of poor quality products. My experience has shown that cost reflects quality in this category. The project is too costly and extensive not to spend the extra buck.
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Step 2
Many people today use flat or matte paint throughout the home on walls.
Flat paint is more forgiving if walls are imperfect or the painter's skills are lacking. Satin paint has a more shiney finish, wipes clean more easily, and can create a more luxurious look in bath rooms and dining rooms. The problem is that it's harder to deal with. If you choose to use satin, pay special attention to the next step. You decide. -
Step 3
This step is for satin paint! Using satin paint requires special attention. It will make imperfections stand out, such as waves, poorly finished repairs and unlevel surfaces along the wall. It is suggested to prime walls for a good and solid foundation before painting, especially if repairs were made. In the case of new walls, let the sheet rock finisher know you intend to use satin paint, and have him skim the entire wall.
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Step 4
Move furniture, etc. out or to the center of the room. Remove pictures and such from the walls. Cover floor and furniture with a dropcloth. Now is the time to spackle and prime nail holes, dents, heavy scratches, etc. Allow patches time to dry.
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Step 5
Cut in around ceiling and wall trim with brush, only the first wall to be painted. Only work on 1 wall at a time. If brush skills are weak, first tape trim, especially if you don't plan to paint it. Be sure paint is mixed thoroughly. Paint 2 to 3 foot squares at a time. Put roller into paint, roll off excess in pan. Place roller on wall and paint a 2 or 3 foot W. Now evenly spread out paint across your W.
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Step 6
* Work from top to bottom, then move over, beginning at top again. Make sure to blend by overlapping into adjacent painted squares. Be sure not to leave roller streaks/marks. This happens when too much pressure is applied while rolling, or roller is overloaded with paint, and a trail of paint is left by the end of the roller. Lightly roll over streaks before they dry to blend.
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Step 7
Don't be discouraged right after painting a wall. A freshly painted wall looks funky while painting. Look at it after paint has thoroughly dried for a true representation. Does the wall need a second coat. Perhaps, but if good paint and techniques were used, probably not. You decide.
