How to paint an interior wall

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Part 2 of 3: How to Apply the Primer
Part 3 of 3: How to paint a wall
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1 Cover floors and furniture. Cover the floor with tarpaulin or other dense material before starting painting. Move or cover furniture and other valuables in the room with plastic wrap. You can move all the furniture to the center of the room and cover the floor near the wall with a tarp.

Place all work materials on a tarp and do not move until painting is complete. Brushes, cans and paint trays should not be placed on bare floors or other exposed surfaces.

2 Cover the edges with masking tape. It is difficult to apply paint in a straight line, so the first time you should use masking tape to glue the edges of the walls and stucco. The tape must be glued as evenly as possible.

Do not press the tape too hard against the surface. A gentle pressure is enough to fix the material.

3 Stir the primer and paint. Stir the primer and paint thoroughly before use in order to evenly distribute the coloring pigments.

Never shake the paint can, or the pieces that have dried on the lid will mix with the fresh paint. Always stir the paint with a spatula.

4 Prepare the walls. An even and smooth surface will give excellent results, so inspect the walls carefully and remove any imperfections before painting. Procedure:

Slots and holes in the plastered wall must be sealed with a special mortar, and for plasterboard walls, use a joint sealant. Also, in both cases, putty is suitable. Apply the material with a spatula and wait until it is completely dry (the time is indicated on the packaging by the manufacturer).
The sealed and roughened surface should be sanded with 63–80 micron sandpaper. When finished, suck up the dust with a broom or vacuum cleaner.

Part 2 of 3: How to Apply the Primer

1 Pour the primer into the pallet. Don't pour too much. The primer must not come into contact with the sloping grooved part. It is enough to fill the tray 3-5 centimeters.
- Cover the pallet with an inexpensive liner to avoid buying multiple pallets.
- Pour the primer into a pallet above the tarp to avoid accidentally splashing the floor.
- The primer should be applied to new drywall or untreated wood walls. The primer must dry completely before painting (approx. 24 hours).
2 Draw straight lines along the outer edges of the wall. Dip the brush into the primer and draw a straight line along the outer edge of one side of the wall.Paint in small sections and take your time.
- Try to keep the line as straight and straight as possible. Sometimes you will need to brush several times to apply the primer evenly.
- Use a brush to apply the primer to the outside edge of the wall 8-10 centimeters wide. This will make it easier to prime the rest of the surface.
- You will need a stepladder to paint the tops of the wall. Check the stability of the ladder or ask someone to back you up.
3 Apply a primer to the roller. Dip your paint roller into the primer, then roll it back and forth a couple of times. The roller should be evenly coated with a thick layer of primer, but it should not drip.
- At this stage, a long-handled roller can be used instead of a stepladder. It is easier and safer to paint walls with such a roller.
4 Apply the primer in wide W-shaped strokes. When you're done, grab a roller and start applying the primer in wide W-strokes. Next, paint over the rest of the surface with smooth up and down strokes. The entire section of the wall should be evenly and completely covered with primer.
- Repeat on another section of the wall. Apply the primer in a W-shaped motion and fill in the remaining gaps until you have primed the entire required surface. Divide the wall into separate sections to ensure an even coating.
- It is not necessary to press the roller hard against the wall. Excessive pressure will cause the primer to run off and drip on the wall as a result.
5 The primer should dry within 24 hours. Wait until the primer is completely dry before painting. One day will be enough. If the primer is still wet after a day, wait another day.

Part 3 of 3: How to paint a wall

1 Pour paint into the tray. When the wall is ready to paint, change the liner in the pallet or take a new pallet. Pour in about 3-5 centimeters of paint.
- Using a brush, gently scoop up any paint dripping from the sides and rim of the can.
2 Draw straight lines around the edges of the wall. If you're ready to paint, dip your brush into the paint. The paint should not drip from the brush. Start painting around the edges of the wall and along the stucco. Try to draw straight lines.
- Sometimes you need to brush through the paint a few times to evenly apply the paint. Take your time and apply the paint in small sections.
- If you are worried that you will not be able to complete a straight line, then you can always use masking tape.
- Continue painting the wall along the edges and along the molding to ensure the paint is evenly coated.
3 Apply paint in a vertical reciprocating motion. When you paint over all the outer borders, move to the central part of the wall. Dip the roller into the paint, then paint the wall back and forth overlapping the outer edges. Apply an even coat of paint to the roller without dripping.
- Do not move the roller away from the wall until you have painted the entire area.
4 The paint should dry. The paint will dry in about a day. There is no need to hang pictures, move furniture and other objects while the wall is still damp. You can also close the door to the room to prevent small children or pets from going inside and touching the walls.
- Usually two coats of paint are required. Some dark colors are applied in three coats. Do not apply the next coat until the previous one is dry.
- If there is poor ventilation in the room, then put a fan in the room and open the windows. With good air circulation, the paint will dry much faster.

Tips

Always apply the recommended number of coats and wait for the recommended time for the paint to dry.
Use different pallets for different colors, or buy disposable plastic liners to add different paint to the pallet.
For best results, paint a small section of the wall first and evaluate the shade in daylight, then paint the entire room.
For interior surfaces and drywall walls, a latex primer is best suited. It is more wear-resistant, and also dries faster than oily and shellac primers.