I’m going to be painting all the interior walls in my house starting in a couple of weeks. Any advice on how to make the paint job look professionally done? paint Brand recommendation? What’s a good primer? I’m a complete newbie. This is gonna be my first time ever painting a wall, so any, and all advice is welcome! (Even tips/tricks you think a ro... See more
reddit.comPainting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
If it’s your first time definitely take your time with taping trim but practice making your cutting skills more refined try your best not to get paint on the tape anyway.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
Cut your corner and edges before rolling.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
Fill all the holes and fix anything with the drywall. Sand for better bonding. Make sure your walls are clean, get some TSP and wash those fuckers after you sand.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
Don’t press all the paint out of your roller! In your brain, going back to the tray takes too much time and effort, but it’s that sweet, sweet paint that keeps the pump pumping!
Also, try to roll into “wet” cuts. If your cut lines are dry, they’ll show.
Also, try to roll into “wet” cuts. If your cut lines are dry, they’ll show.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
Speaking of rollers, they take forever to dry after cleaning. Whether you clean them or just throw them away after using them, you'll need to get a bunch of them.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
Get a decent brush for edging. I like angled brushes with short handles. Also, using one of these sure beats carrying a full paint can around while you are climbing a ladder. Oh, and this thing will keep paint from dripping all over the can when you pour it.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
For that reason, some folks don’t use tape at all (only for attaching a cover for the floor etc). With a good brush and skill you can avoid a lot of tape, but you have to be willing to take your time.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
Painters tape isn’t perfect. I’ve used lots and none will 100% prevent paint seeping under. Remove the tape as soon as you’re done and check. You can get paint off pretty easily when it’s fresh, but once it’s cured it stays. So, take the time to check for little splatters on floors etc early on and wipe or scrape mistakes off.
Painting my walls for the first time ever… Any advice?
The primer coat will look terrible. Don’t worry.
Anything that will have the final paint on it will need to be primed. This means priming the edges.
Anything that will have the final paint on it will need to be primed. This means priming the edges.