How To Paint House Walls

Paint the Trim First Then the Ceiling and Walls. Sandpaper painters tape drop cloths paintbrushes like the Wooster Pro brush paint roller paint roller extension pole paint tray and the paint color of your liking.

Painting 101 Basics Diy

For the wall above we used Behr Blue Hydrangea and painted the trim in Behr Ambience White.

How to paint house walls. Roll paint directly from a 5-gallon bucket using a paint grid. Start by washing the walls with a cleaning solution. Then scrub them with a sponge and rinse them with clean water.

Start painting the primer in 3- by 3-foot sections. Wed also recommend treating any patches of mould or algae with Weathershield Multisurface Fungicidal Wash. Paint in a W motion.

Dip your paintbrush in the primer bucket and then begin painting a straight line along the outer edge of one side of your wall. This will ensure an even distribution across your wall. Go over each surface twice then finish by wiping down with a fresh cloth dampened with clear water.

I wanted an even surface that would last. Inspect the walls for any damage such. Brush down the walls to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs.

Pros usually follow a certain order when learning how to paint interior walls. We have full access to spray paint without having to worry about getting it on anything. To start I used two coats of Sherwin-Williams Loxon Masonry Concrete Primer in White untinted on the foundation first.

Make sure your walls are free of any dirt debris or stains. Start by covering the floors and furniture with drop cloths. For painting the foundation I decided to use a primer first.

Pass the paint roller over the ridged area of the paint tray a few times to remove excess paint. Weve sprayed the primer and first coat of colour on the walls of this new construction house prior to any installations. We spray a primer and two coats of flat ceiling paint onto smooth non-textured ceilings.

Again press the brush against the wall just enough to flex the bristles. Try to make the line as straight and even as possible. Paint along the edges in small sections and go slowly.

Then clean the walls with a mild detergent or TSP solution and rag. Start from where you cut in and roll across the wall. All and all a painters tool kit should include.

A paint grid is simply a rectangular rigid metal or plastic screen that hooks onto the rim. If there is any mould on the walls use a wire brush to scrub it off with a bleach and water solution. You can find the paint online or at most Lowes.

Since I was painting exterior concrete I knew I needed exterior house paint to make stay put. After you have covered a section of the wall its time to lay-off to get a smooth finish. With a fully loaded paint roller work top to bottom rolling.

For best results roll as far into the brushed area as possible. Use a one foot long scraper because it works much much faster due to the metal being perpendicular to the paint. If the walls have been painted previously remove any flaking paint with a.

Then remove any surface dirt and any loose or flaking paint by giving the whole surface a good wash down. Holding the paintbrush at about a 45 angle and paint the area using several diagonal strokes. Start at the Top.

Heres a faster neater better approach. Protect your eyes with safety goggles. Next distribute the paint on the large flat area with horizontal strokes of the paintbrush.

Walls must be clean and dry before you start painting. They paint the trim first then the ceiling then the wallsThats because its easier and faster to tape off the trim than to tape off the walls. Its okay if the paint goes on a little heavy here.

You may need to go over the line a couple of times to ensure that the primer is even. Wash off the walls with a pointed nozzle on a hose to get the majority of the loose paint off without having. Once the walls have dried use painters tape to mask the edges along the trim ceiling and floor.

Making Your House Wall Painting Last Longer Berger Blog