A fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference in the appearance of a room. Along with adding color, painting a room can also add brightness or cheer to your space.

Before beginning the painting process, you’ll need the following equipment:

• Painter’s Tape
• Paint
• Paint Brushes/Rollers
• Bucket
• Carpet Protection Wrap
• Drop Cloths
• Plastic Bags
• Protective Eyewear
• Gloves
• Sandpaper
• Painter’s Cap
• Sponge

Once you have all of your equipment in place, now you’re ready to prep your room. Without proper preparation, your paint job will look unprofessional and you’ll be disappointed with its outcome.

To prepare, you’ll want to take the following steps:

1. Spread a drop cloth over your floor for protection.
2. Repair nail holes or cracks with spackle. Sand until even.
3. Remove spots and dirt from the walls with soap, water and a sponge.
4. Remove covers from light and electrical switches. Cover with tape for safety.
5. Tape off areas such as baseboards, edging or doors to avoid painting mistakes.
6. Line paint bucket with a liner or plastic bag for easy clean up.

Use the following steps to help you create a professional looking paint job.

1. Cut in corners and edges using a thin paint brush starting with the ceiling.
2. Paint the ceiling using a roller if needed.
3. Begin with a damp roller. Next dip the roller in your paint and use the grid to get rid of excess and even out the paint.
4. Apply paint to walls using a roller and a zig-zag, up and down motion.
5. Take a step back to see areas you may have missed.
6. Let dry and apply a second coat.
7. Lastly, pull out your brush again to paint the trim.
8. Remove the tape midway through the drying process.

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