Title: How to Paint a Wall | Better Homes & Gardens
Headings: How to Paint a Wall
How to Paint a Wall
What you need
How to do it
Prep for the Project
How to Use Color Swatches to Pick Paint Colors
Sweep and Dust
Repair Wall Surface
Editor's Tip
Sand Patches
Wash Wall
Rinse and Dry
Tape Trim
Editor's TIp
Cut In
Editor's Tip
Roll Wall
Editor's Tip
Check for Flaws
Incredible Wall Painting Ideas for Every Room
Remove Tape

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Cut in
Step 8
Cut In
Fill a small hand-held container with paint. Working on one wall at a time, use an angled sash brush to apply lines of paint (cutting in) along the top of the wall, around window and door trim, down the corners, and above the baseboard. Editor's Tip
Editor's Tip
Use a 2- to 2-1/2-inch angled brush to cut in. Any larger and it may be difficult to maneuver; any smaller and you run the risk of not covering enough surface. Roll wall
Step 9
Roll Wall
Starting in a corner, roll paint in a W-pattern across the walls. Work in small, 3- to 4-feet sections, getting even coverage before moving too far along the wall. If your reach is short, attach the roller to an extension pole. Once you've filled in the area, finish it with light vertical strokes to smooth the paint and remove roller marks.