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Prep:
– Paint doesn’t stick very well to dirty walls, so clean them with soap and water (or TSP) and rinse with water once done. Let dry overnight.
– Clean ceilings before painting. There will be cobwebs and dust that you just don’t see. Use an old paintbrush or china bristle brush to dust baseboards, trim and crown molding before taping them off (use painter’s tape with paper attached to protect the baseboards). Overlap the tape seams by at least an inch to avoid seepage between pieces, and then seal the tape to the surface with your fingers or a rag. ABOUT
– Don’t cover the floors with plastic as it can be very slippery. Use drop cloths or old sheets to protect them from splatters and drips.
– The color mixer at the paint store can create slight variations from can to can. The last thing you want is to have two shades of a color on the same wall. This can be remedied by mixing all of the paint cans together before you start painting to ensure you will have consistent color throughout the room.
– Fill holes with spackle using a five-in-one tool or wide blade and caulk where necessary. Sand dry spackle smooth, and prime each spot.
– Don’t underestimate how long it’ll take you to get the job done. Allow at least 24 hours to dry before bringing everything back into the room. Allow two weeks to 30 days to cure before washing or wiping.
Here is a professional, clean step-by-step guide for painting walls & ceilings, the way pros do it 👇
Painting Walls & Ceiling – Professional Method
1. Prep Work (Most Important)
- Move or cover furniture
- Protect floors with drop cloths
- Remove outlet & switch covers
- Patch nail holes, cracks, dents
- Sand smooth (walls & ceiling)
- Remove dust (vacuum or damp wipe)
2. Repair & Surface Prep
- Fix drywall cracks and nail pops
- Skim coat uneven areas if needed
- Caulk trim, corners, and gaps
- Spot-prime all repairs
3. Priming
- Use PVA primer on new drywall
- Stain-blocking primer for water marks
- Prime dark colors before repainting light
Painting the Ceiling
- Paint ceiling first
- Use flat ceiling paint (reduces glare)
- Cut in edges with brush
- Roll in one direction, keep wet edge
- Two coats for uniform finish
Painting the Walls
- Cut in corners, ceiling line, trim
- Roll in “W” or vertical pattern
- Maintain wet edge
- Apply 2 coats for full coverage
Professional Tips
- Use quality rollers (⅜”–½” nap)
- Light sanding between coats
- Proper lighting reveals flaws
- Let paint dry fully before second coat
Finish & Cleanup
- Remove tape while paint is slightly wet
- Reinstall outlet covers
- Final touch-ups
- Clean, neat job site
Customer-Friendly Line (for your business)
We properly prep, repair, prime, and apply two clean coats to walls and ceilings for a smooth, professional finish.
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