The Best Order to Paint a Room
It may seem obvious, but it's important to consider the right order of painting a room. Even the best painters using the best paints have drips, splatter and occasional spills. Make sure you try to follow the steps below on how to start painting a room.
STEP 1
Ceilings
Paint a 2-inch wide strip on the ceiling where it meets the wall.
Using a roller with an extension pole, start in a corner and work across the short side to maintain a wet edge.
STEP 2
Walls
Paint a 2-inch strip along ceiling, floor and woodwork with a brush.
Use a roller, coming as close to the edges as possible to create a clean, uniform appearance.
STEP 3
Woodwork
Paint all trim around doors, windows, ceilings and floor.
STEP 4
Floor
Start in a corner diagonally opposite the room exit.
Paint a 2-inch wide strip on the floor where it meets the wall or trim.
Using a roller with an extension pole or a wide brush, start in a corner and work across the short side to maintain a wet edge.
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