Title: How to Paint a Wall, Trim & Ceilings | Lowe's
Headings: How to Paint a Wall, Trim and Ceilings
How to Paint a Wall, Trim and Ceilings
Tools
Materials
Preparing Walls for Painting
Buying Paint
Planning
How to Paint Edges (Cutting In)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Paint Brush
Good to Know
Step 2: Cut In
Step 3: Use a Roller
Rolling on Ceiling or Walls
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Pan
Step 2: Load Roller
Step 3: Start Rolling
Step 4: Fill in Edges
Step 5: Even It Out
Step 6: Repeat
Step 7: Protect Your Supplies
Painting the Trim
Instructions
Step 1: Painters Tape
Step 2: Brush Trim
Step 3: Remove Tape
Wall Painting Cleanup
Tip
For Latex-Based Paints:
Step 1: Empty Pan
Step 2: Wash Brushes
Step 3: Clean Bristles
Step 4: Dry Brushes
Step 5: Clean Rollers
Step 6: Dry Roller
For Oil-Based Paints:
Step 1: Prepare Supplies
Step 2: Fill Containers
Step 3: Clean Brushes
Step 4: Reshape and Dry Brushes

Content: Prepare Your Paint Brush
Start by painting the edges, which is also known as cutting in. First, dip a brush about 1/3 of the way into the paint but don't scrape it against the sides of the container. Good to Know
Use a small paint bucket when you're cutting in. It'll be much lighter and easier to handle when you're going up and down the ladder to reach high spots. Step 2: Cut In
Holding the brush as you would a pencil, paint with smooth strokes, feathering out the edges to prevent runs. Getting a little bit of paint on the trim won’t matter since you'll go over it later, but try not to be too messy. Step 3: Use a Roller
For the ceiling, cut in along the ceiling line first and then switch to the roller. For the walls, cut in one wall at time and then switch to the roller.