Just For Starters "How To Paint" Video Series

Make your home painting projects easier and more enjoyable by watching our short How to Paint videos, featuring easy-to-follow demonstrations that ensure you perform all the right steps, in the right order. You'll also get helpful tips on tools and accessories.



Learn the right way to paint your room, from start to finish

Select an episode to answer your specific needs, or watch all six for complete start to finish guidance. For your convenience, we’ve also provided you with readable and printable instructions for each episode.

If you still have questions, the experts at your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams store have all the answers, helping you to get your next project off to a confident start.

  Video for How to Choose Paint

Gloss, Satin and Flat are just a few of the paint sheens, also called finishes, available to you. Learn how to choose paint that is right for you based on the differences and advantages of each paint sheen. Plus, we'll even share which ones are best for specific rooms in your home.

  Video for How to Repair Walls

Scraping, patching and sanding walls are all important preparation steps you should complete prior to painting. Learn how to repair walls using the proper tools and basic techniques that ensure your walls look their best once they're painted.

  Video for How to Prep Walls for Painting

With wall repairs completed, it's time for final preparations like cleaning your wall's surface, applying painter's tape to trim, priming and caulking. Learn how to prep walls for paint the proper way so they'll be in tip top shape for painting.

  Video for How to Paint a Room

Your walls are prepped and primed. Now, it's time for your top-coat! Learn how to paint a room and watch how painting your ceiling, walls and trim in the right order contributes to superior results.

  Video for How to Clean Painted Walls

You‘re proud of your newly painted walls. Make sure you know the best ways to keep them looking freshly painted. Learn how to clean painted walls using simple techniques from spot cleaning to performing touch ups.

  Video for How to Choose a Paint Brush and Paint Roller

Paint roller covers come in varied thicknesses. Paint brushes can have nylon, polyester or natural bristles. Learn how to match the right tool to the job you're doing so your project and paint strokes go smoothly.