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How to Paint Cutting Ceiling and Walls House Painting

Tools Required

Bucket(s)
Purdy Painter's Pail, yellow (14T921000)
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HANDy Paint Cup Holds 16 oz. of Paint or Stain, Integrated Magnetic Brush Holder, Ideal for Trim Work, Touch-ups, 1 Pack
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Drop Cloths
All Purpose Canvas Drop Cloth - Canvas Tarp, Canvas Fabric Drop Cloth Curtains, Drop Cloth for Painting, Floor & Furniture Protection, Painters Drop Cloth, Paint Drop Cloth (Canvas Sheet 4x12)
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10 Pieces Plastic Drop Sheets for Painting, Waterproof and Dust-Proof Clear Cloth for Furniture Cover, 9x12 Feet Tarps
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Flexible putty knife / 5-n-1

Multi-Painter's Tool Spealloy Stainless Steel Paint Scraper, Taping knife,Putty knife 6 in. Flexible Joint Putty knife Hammer Head Soft Grip Handle Fixed Multi-Tool for Wood, Wallpaper Grout Scraper
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Goldblatt 9-in-1 Drywall Paint Scraper, Stainless Steel Putty Knife Scraper
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Paint brush
Purdy 140853100 XL Brush 3 Pack
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Materials Required
1 gallon of paint
Ceiling paint
Masking paper
Paint samples
Paint stir sticks
Painter's tape
Stain-blocking primer
Trim paint
TSP or other heavy-duty wall cleaner
two 6-in. 3/8-in.-nap roller sleeves
Wall spackling compound

Step 1
Choose a Color
The first question to ask yourself even before you pick up a paintbrush is: How do I choose a paint color?
Head to your home center or paint store and have them mix three or four color samples for you.
Test your color samples on different parts of the room to get a feel for the paint colors. Keep in mind different lighting in the room will change the color drastically.
Choose a Paint Finish
Gloss finish is the most light-reflective of any paint choice and is easily washable. Great for wood trim, cabinets and doors.
Semi-gloss finish is somewhat reflective, durable and helpful in areas that need to be cleaned regularly. Great for kitchens, bathrooms, closet doors, trim and utility areas.
Satin finish has just a little shine so it’s easily cleaned. Also great for high-traffic areas like kids’ bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, entryways and hallways.
Matte and flat finishes absorb the light instead of reflecting it, so they work well on walls with imperfections. Great for bedrooms and any uneven walls, or walls with texture.

Step 2
Protect Your Floors and Furniture
Tape down masking paper or rosin paper to the floor and carpet along the baseboards to protect them from paint splatters and spills.
Spread a drop cloth on the floor and over any furniture in the room you’re painting. Fabric drop cloths work better for this — they’re less slippery than plastic drop cloths.

Step 3
Prep the Walls and Trim
Before painting and patching, it’s a good idea to wash all the walls and trim with a heavy-duty cleaner such as TSP. Removing dirt and grease will let the paint stick better.
Shine a utility light at the wall to get a closer look at the defects on the surface.
Knock down any nail pops and bumps you find on the walls. Fill the holes and cracks with spackle or patching compound. Sand all patches smooth with sandpaper.
Always apply a coat of primer over the patched areas before painting.
Remove outlets and switch plates.

TOP DOWN (Ceiling-Walls- Trim) Without Tape

Step 4
Paint the Ceiling
Painting the ceiling at this point will avoid paint splatters on your walls and trim.
Pour about three cups of ceiling paint into a small container you can hold in one hand. Paint the edge of the ceiling along the perimeter of the whole room, using a 2-1/2-in. angled paintbrush. (This is called “cutting in.”)
Use a 3/8-in. nap roller to paint the ceiling from one end of the room to the other. Roll the paint on in the same direction, one roller width at a time, overlapping the previous row. If a second coat is needed, roll the paint in the opposite direction you painted the first coat.

Step 5
Cut in the Walls
It’s a good practice to cut in one wall at a time, then immediately roll out the wall while the cut-in paint is still wet. The cut-in paint will blend much better with the wall paint.
As was mentioned in Step 4, pour about three cups of paint into a small container you can hold in one hand. Paint along the edges of trim and baseboards as well as around the perimeter of the ceiling, using a 2-1/2-in. angled paintbrush.
Pro tip: Wrap your brush in plastic wrap or put it in a freezer bag to keep it from drying out between cut-in coats.

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