Prep the walls.
How do i paint my living room walls.
First use a paint brush to cut in 2 to 3 inch bands around the edges corners and frames of a room.
Dirt on the walls can prevent paint from adhering so the first thing to do is wash the walls.
How do i choose the right paint finish for my project.
Often the best paint for the bathtub or shower walls and bathing surfaces is not a common paint found in the home center s paint aisle.
So the living rooms walls were painted in garlic clove by ppg which has enough warmth to counter balance the bright white of the often snowy landscape while a door to the adjacent room got a.
Once you ve settled on a paint color it s time to prep the walls.
When cutting in you can try to do the entire room at one time.
Instead this is a coating usually found as part of a do it yourself refinishing kit.
Apply primer before painting the walls.
Use a coating that is specially designed for bathtubs sinks tile and surrounds.
This means cleaning patching holes and cracks and sanding down any bumps.
How to paint a room.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Is displayed in the living area where the walls are covered in a vibrant teal.
Get rid of any dirt or grime that may have accumulated over the years.
To the surface before you paint your walls a.
My personal preference may fall to flat paint because i like the look but most people are quite happy with eggshell paint which has a soft glow to it where the light hits.