How To Paint a Wall

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from lodgerfilms and more videos in the Painting category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/... or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmak... Never picked up a paintbrush? Don't worry. You can still paint a wall like a pro! To complete this How-To you will need: Sandpaper Damp rags Painter's tape Drop cloth Primer Paint roller Replacement roller pad Paint 2 or 3" brush Roller pan Fan (optional) Small painter's brush (optional) Step 1: Smooth bumps & wipe If painting a new wall with no previous paint, use sandpaper to smooth any bumps. If there are any holes, spackle and sand them. Then wipe with a damp rag. Step 2: Cover trim & floor Cover the trim with blue painter's tape and cover the floor with a drop cloth. Step 3: Apply primer Apply a thick coat of primer with a thickly padded roller. This will hide any surface imperfections and keep the paint from peeling. Allow the primer to fully dry. Tip: Choose paint colors a shade lighter than what you really want—colors often dry darker than you expect—and test them on a small, discreet spot. Step 4: Paint edges Tackle the edges first. Using a two- or three-inch brush, apply a band of paint along the edges of the ceiling, windows, doors, baseboards, and cabinets. This is called "cutting in." Tip: Small rooms take about one or two gallons for the first coat; the second coat takes about half as much. Step 5: Use roller to paint Pour paint into a roller pan and use the roller to paint in an up and down motion. One technique: roll out a W shape in paint and then spread it evenly into a square. Tip: Don't paint from side to side—it can look streaky. Step 6: Wait for 1st coat to dry Wait an hour or so for the first coat to dry. Tip: Want to make it dry faster? Put some fans in the room. Step 7: Apply 2nd coat Apply the second coat with a fresh roller pad with a lighter shag. Use less pressure the second time around—just make sure the paint is distributed evenly. Step 8: Fill in spots Use a two-inch brush—or even a small painter's brush from an art store—to fill in or even out any spots you missed or that are too bulky or streaky. Step 9: Let dry & remove tape Once the second coat is dry (in about an hour) carefully remove the painter's tape. Step 10: Enjoy wall Enjoy your newly painted wall! Thanks for watching How To Paint a Wall! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscri...

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: Howcast

Length: 02:36
Rating: 4.538847
Views: 488962

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