How to Paint Interior Walls | My Home Handyman

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How to Paint Interior Walls
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If you want to paint your walls like a pro, there
are a few steps to

• follow
• Get prepped
• Applying the primer
• Mix the paint
• Painting the edges
• Rolling time
• Applying a second coat
• Double-checking and cleanup

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1. Get Prepped
This is a two-step operation within one step. The
first part is ensuring that you have the right
tools and materials for the job.
That means having your ladder, work lights,
screwdrivers to remove light plates, paint
brushes, rollers, primer and paint, painters
tape, gloves, plastic sheeting, and anything else
you may need.
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2. Applying the Primer
When dealing with bare drywall paper, make sure
to use a drywall primer. It also helps to have a
pre-tint primer, which is closer to what the
wall colour will be.
For instance, if you are painting the wall the
same or similar colour and the paint is of good
quality, there is minimal chance of a bleed.
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3. Mix the Paint
Most of the time, a wooden stirring stick is more
than enough to get the job done. If you want to
get really thorough about it, you can get a
metal spiral power mixer attachment that fits
into the chuck of your electric drill.
Either method is fine, just make sure that the
paint has been properly mixed before you begin
to ensure optimal quality.
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4. Painting the Edges
Dip lightly into your paint, making sure to wipe
away the excess. From there, you can paint
alongside and slightly over the edge of the
painters tape to ensure total coverage.
If you go that route, make sure to paint the
edges roughly 4 inches inward. No matter what
you do, paint a minimum of 2 coats to ensure
proper coverage.
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5. Rolling Time
Start by placing the roller on the wall and
painting using W shapes. Generally speaking,
you want to use this technique to fill in
sections of the border between 4 feet wide and 4
feet high.
Make sure that you finish a section completely
before moving on. It is also important to work
in a fashion that maintains a wet edge.
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6. Applying a Second Coat
Give it at least a few hours so that the first
coat can dry, but more realistically, come back
the next day. Keep an eye on the paint the
glossier it is, the longer it takes to dry
correctly.
Flat paint dries faster, even being ready to
repaint in as soon as an hour. Under warm, dry
conditions, apply the second coat using the same
techniques as above.
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7. Double-Checking and
Cleanup
Give it at least a few hours so that the first
coat can dry, but more realistically, come back
the next day. Keep an eye on the paint the
glossier it is, the longer it takes to dry
correctly.
Flat paint dries faster, even being ready to
repaint in as soon as an hour. Under warm, dry
conditions, apply the second coat using the same
techniques as above.
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