Things You'll Need:
- Sponge
- Water bucket
- Detergent
- Paintbrushes
- Paint rollers
- Drop cloth
- Cleaning rags
- Paint trays
- Interior wall paint
- Primer (Kilz or Krylon)
- Liquid deglosser (optional)
- Painter's tape
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Step 1
Clean each wall with a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent and warm water. If you are painting over walls in the kitchen it is recommended to use a liquid deglosser. This will remove the grease left on the walls from cooking food. Let the wall dry completely.
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Step 2
Apply painter's tape wherever you want to protect appliances or areas that you want to be free from paint overspray or splatter. Lay down the drop cloth in your work area to protect the floor from paint drops, drips or spills.
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Step 3
Apply primer to each wall, using the brushes for corners and edges and the rollers on the flat part of the walls. The primer should cover the indented lines in the wood panels. Let it dry. Paint another coat if needed.
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Step 4
Use new brushes and rollers to paint the wall with the interior wall paint. You do not want to use the same brushes or rollers you used for the primer.
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Step 5
Paint a second coat to the wall to ensure a even and thick coating. Let it dry before removing the painter's tape from the walls.
