Painting Checklist & Tips

 

• If your project is big, plan your painting time so that you don’t leave a wall half painted. End at a natural break to insure uniform color matching and texture.

• Select quality products (including brushes and rollers) for a smooth, even finish.

• Make certain you have enough painter’s tape, rags, cleaners and other materials so that you don’t run out while you are completing your project.

• Get better results by “cutting in” 3ft to 4 ft segments at a time, then rolling that area. “Cutting in” an entire room yields an uneven look. Spread paint far enough from the edge for the roller strokes to cover brushed strokes.

• When using multiple cans of paint, use a larger pail to mix them together for better color matching for a more professional finish.

• Create a “wet edge” for a blended, smoother look by rolling from just painted surfaces to unpainted surfaces.

• Roll paint on in a 3ft. x 3ft. “W-pattern” and fill in open areas using horizontal strokes for best coverage.

• To prevent paint from peeling or chipping, remove painter’s tape before paint is completely dry.