Title: How to Paint Interior Walls Like a Pro
Headings: How to Paint Interior Walls Like a Pro
How to Paint Interior Walls Like a Pro
Tips For Painting Interior Walls
Use Top-Quality Paint
Use Wider Roller Covers
Use Masking Film
Use a Canvas or Fabric Drop Cloth
Learn the Cut-In Technique
What You'll Need
Equipment / Tools
Materials
Instructions
Remove Obstructions
Tape Around Large Obstructions
Turn on a Light Source
Apply the Painter's Tape
Apply the Primer
Mix the Paint
Paint the Edges
Roll the Paint
Let the Paint Dry and Paint a Second Coat
Clean the Work Area

Content: If the wall has a door or window, run the tape around the door or window trim to protect them from spattering paint. Apply the Primer
You do not always have to use a primer when painting a wall. This is particularly true when you are re-painting a wall the same color, and the existing paint quality is good. Always use a drywall primer when the surface is bare drywall paper. Professional painters often request the paint store to pre-tint the primer to bring it closer to the intended wall color than stark white. This reduces the number of color coats needed. Mix the Paint
Unless the paint was mixed at the store a couple of hours before you start painting, it will need to be mixed again. Either use a wooden paint stirring stick or chuck a metal spiral power mixer attachment into your electric drill. Paint the Edges
Paint a 4-inch wide swath along the edges with a 2-inch trim brush by dipping the brush lightly into the paint can, wiping off the excess, then painting alongside and slightly on the painter's tape. Or, if using the cutting-in technique, paint the edges about 4 inches inward, as well.