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Painting
PAINTING THE CEILING Make sure you have plenty of light.. If you are painting the entire room begin by "cutting in" the ceiling color with a 2" or 2 1/2" trim brush where the ceiling meets the wall. Apply a three inch wide strip around the perimeter of the ceiling. You "cut in" where it is difficult to use a roller. It is advisable to cut in a four foot section along the ceiling and then roll the section of ceiling that meets where you just cut in. This keeps a "wet edge", enabling you to better blend where you rolled and cut in. Alternate between cutting in and rolling the ceiling. If two people are painting, one can cut in and one can roll. Get an adjustable extension pole and the job will go much easier. Cover a roller with paint in the paint tray and remove the excess by slowly rolling along the tray's ribs. Roll approximately a four by four foot area at one time. Roll a wide "M" in the surface area. Reload paint and then over lap the "M" by rolling on a "W" over it. Reload again and blend in the two previous coats. .Work the given area until you have achieved an even thickness. Move on to the next area, overlapping the previous area by half of a roller width. This ensures an even coverage. Be careful to apply each application evenly. Leaning to one side or the other of a roller will cause lapping. Work from one corner on the room to the next until the ceiling is complete. Wait for it to dry and apply a second coat if necessary.
 PAINTING WALLS
After the ceiling has thoroughly dried, start cutting in where the walls meet the ceiling. I don't recommend it, but mask the ceiling if necessary. While it is advisable to alternate "cutting in" and rolling it is impractical if only on person is painting. Cut in around windows, door molding and baseboard. Masking makes more sense here if you don't have a steady hand. Start rolling, using the "W/M" method working from the top of the wall down. Paint/roll one wall at a time. Let thoroughly dry and apply second coat if necessary.
PAINTING TRIM
After the walls have been painted and dried, it's time to tackle the trim Inspect for cracks and holes. Fill with a good latex filler. Painting trim is a slow laborious project, so turn the radio on and simple keep at it. Make sure you washed the trim with TSP.Use a 150 grit sand paper to rough up any smooth spots. This will help that paint adhere better.
Begin by masking off areas of the walls and floors, floor boards, that you feel you might have difficulty painting freehand. If you have carpet use a wide painters tape pressed along the edge between the carpet and molding with a putty knife. Always remove tape before the paint completely dries so it will not pull or tear, especially when using latex.
Your paint dealer will also carry numerous "paint shields" for painting trim.The shield can work well but make sure you remove the paint from it with a rag after each time you use it. You may also try a long mud knife.
Buy the best quality brush you can afford.
See above for brush information.
Dip the brush into the paint one-half the length of its bristles.Gently tap the brush against the inside of the bucket to remove excess paint. Paint with steady, even strokes, always lifting the brush's tip at the end of each of your strokes. be consistent when loading the brush with paint and don't wear an area out. curl. To cut in tight areas, for example, where the trim meets the wall. load less paint on your brush, hold the brush diagonally to the surface, and use the tip of the brush.
Window sashes - If possible remove the window sashes from the frame. This isn't such a chore on newer manufactured windows. Again, wash sand and paint as you would the trim.
Painting Doors - Doors get lots of abuse so check for cracks and hole. It is essential to give them a light sanding. It is ok to paint the door on it's hinges in most cases but remove the door handle. Flat doors can be painted with a roller only to quickly apply the the paint but be sure to smooth it with a brush. Paneled doors should be painted with a brush.
Clean Up
Be sure to follow the disposal directions on all of the product that you buy, especially ail based products. Don't leave half filled based paint sitting around the house. Dispose of rags that have been used with oil based paints nightly by first thoroughly soaking them in water and then disposing of properly.
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