1. Pick out your paint: the color I chose is Olivewood by Glidden. 2. Patch any holes nail holes in your walls with some joint compound. (white toothpaste also works in a pinch) Apply with a putty knife to fill the hole, then scrape over it a few times to smooth out. Let dry…
3. In the meantime, remove all outlet and switch plates with a screwdriver.
4. Wipe down walls with some mild dish soap and a rag.
5. Cover floors with old sheets (don’t ever throw old flat sheets out~they make great painting covers)
6. Use a nail to poke some holes around the rim of your paint can so the paint runs back into the can and doesn’t accumulate on the rim.
7. Keep a few old plastic containers on hand to use for cutting in.
8. Raid your kids’ watercolor brushes. They are perfect to cut in tricky spots: 
9. Use painters tape to protect my beloved 2” angled brush:
When you remove it, you have a nice clean brush metal and handle. 
10. Love the velvety texture and coverage of this paint!
10. Love the velvety texture and coverage of this paint!
Happy Painting~
The best painting tip for perfect, professional paint lines- use caulk! Run a thin bead of paintable caulk on the seam between the taped over trim and the wall (or the opposite if you're painting trim). When the paint is dry, run an exacto knife over the seam to create a clean paint line, and pull the tape off. Works every time!
ReplyDeleteUse fine sandpaper to get off any paint that may have gotten on the ceiling. That never happens to me. Lol!
ReplyDeleteHire a professional ;). My tip: full the painter tape off before the paint dries completely.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite painting tip is to fill a small disposable tupperware with leftover paint. Then label the lid with the paint name and room where it was used for easy touch ups.
ReplyDeleteMy best paint tip is to wrap your wet paint brush/roller in plastic wrap when you need to take a break and don't want to rinse it out. I've even left it for a whole day and the paint on the brush doesn't dry out.
ReplyDeleteI like to line my roller pan with foil for easy clean up and less waste!
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