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<\/a><\/p>\nPainting equipment
\nDepending on the finish of the walls in your home you may need more than one paint roller and a selection of paintbrushes. Paint rollers are available in short or long pile. A short pile roller is used on a smooth wall, while a long pile roller on a textured wall.
\nYou will need small paintbrushes for cramped areas or for detailed areas and medium paintbrushes for painting in corners and cutting in around the edge of a ceiling or skirting board.<\/p>\n
Painting tips<\/p>\n – Put down drop cloths to protect floors and any furniture that cannot be removed. – Dress for the occasion! Cover your head with a headscarf or cap and protect footwear with plastic bags. Wear comfortable rubber-soled shoes if you need to climb up and down a stepladder. Or invest in an extension pole to make painting high up easier. When using a paint roller you want to ensure that the pile is fluffed up for better paint application. Most paint trays have a section with raised bumps that help to lift the pile on a roller. Roll a flattened pile over this before coating with paint and then roll over the bumps again to even the spread of paint over the entire roller.<\/p>\n Paint corners with a paintbrush and then roll over this with the paint roller. This ensures an even finish right up to the corner.<\/span><\/p>\n Apply paint to walls in an overlapping \u2018W\u2019 motion. After applying the paint you can go back over this to spread any excess paint to the surrounding area. You want as much coverage as possible without having too much paint in one area, as this may run and spoil the finish.<\/p>\n Follow the guidelines above for an easy DIY painting project that will leave you feeling satisfied with a job well done.<\/p>\n Article courtesy of EasyDIY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n MORE DIY:<\/p>\n 30-minute upholstered storage ottoman<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n– Mask off any fittings with masking tape to protect from drips and splashes. I prefer to cover light switches and plug points with tape\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 rather than remove them.
\n– Open windows and doors for ventilation.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n– Start from the top and work your way down. Painting the ceiling first means that you won\u2019t get splashes and drips on previously painted walls. Leave painting trim, such as frames and skirting boards until last.
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