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How to paint a wall? 4 steps for a trace-free finish

Gudrun Howell · August 7, 2023 ·


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What are the steps to repaint a wall? Painting tutorial!

A new paint color always brightens up your living room, what could be better? You want to repaint a wall or a room but you do not want to pay a fortune to a team of professionals? You’ve come to the right place! Discover our tips and tricks to obtain an impeccable finish and an optimal result. Here we go!

What are the steps to repaint a wall? Painting tutorial!

A trendy color of the walls has a great impact on the aesthetics of the house! A little lick of paint is always welcome! For this, there is no need to call on professionals, usually very expensive. As pointed out,Phillipa Pawson, marketing director of Harris Brushes, 4 small steps and it’s done! Get out your old clothes, put on your respiratory protection mask and follow our guide! It’s super simple!

Paint brush

Step 1: How to properly paint a wall without leaving a trace? We prepare its interior!

When it comes to painting a wall or room, site preparation is essential!

  • We start by removing all the furniture from the room.
  • Then, a dust cloth or a large plastic sheet is installed to protect the floor.
  • Masking tape is placed on window edges, door frames and around the ceiling.
  • Finally, we spread a cover to avoid any trace of paint on the floor…. If you start a job, you have to go all the way and above all be meticulous, right? Cheer up! It’s not that tedious. You’ll see it will be great!
  • Step 2: We repair any damage to the wall!

    Once the floor is protected, let’s move on to the walls! An essential step to better adhere the paint. It is important to detect and repair defects on the walls. The result is a perfect finish! Yes, but how? We suggest that you:

  • Cracks and holes are repaired using the filler.
  • Sand the wall and clean the blemishes with soap and sugar.
  • An undercoat or coating against moisture is laid if necessary.
  • Covers are removed from switches and power outlets.
  • All this work, why do, you might ask? Well it is so that the paint applies perfectly and evenly dear readers. You are now ready to start a coat or undercoat of paint….

    Step 3: What sense to paint the edges of your walls? The cutting technique!

    Not sure what direction to follow when painting your walls? Don’t panic! We offer you a super simple tip…. Cutting is a well-known concept among professional decorators. What is it really about? This technique refers to the action of painting around the edges of a room, skirting board or switch with precision. Before starting, we advise you to work in one-meter segments to ensure consistent results. Also remember to start with a small brush, with a very fine wide tip. These are easier and more convenient for cutting. We have thought of everything! So far, so clear, isn’t it? Come on, let’s move on to the next step…

    Paint the edges of the wall with a brush.

    To succeed in the operation, nothing could be simpler! Just follow the step-by-step guide!

  • We place the tip with the long edge on the small narrow area you want to paint.
  • The paint is spread along the area.
  • We paint a little more the top of the wall, using the brush.
  • Then we move to a wider brush for faster painting.
  • Once the one-metre segment is cut, the roller is rolled and placed on the wall about 30 cm from the section that has just been cut.
  • And that’s where precision is important in this type of work… Your rendering will be perfect!

    Painting wall with a roller

    Step 4: We easily paint the wall with a roller with the color of our choice!

    Good news! Your ripe is soon ready! It is nowAnt time to paint the entire wall using a paint roller. It is ideal for painting a large area in such a short time. To do this, here is our user manual!

  • The roller is loaded and wrung on the rack;
  • In a slight movement of W, one rolls towards the other side painted;
  • The loading process is repeated and the rolling brush is spread over the painted area for a perfect finish.
  • Here is an explanatory video to see the steps of painting a wall.

    Well done! You have passed all the steps! All you have to do is let the draught do its magic! Once your wall is dry, you can store your equipment and clean your brushes well. To do this, simply swing them in hot water before using “white spirit” or “olive oil” to get rid of dirt!

    Simple, fast and efficient? Isn’t it?

    A trendy color, wall decoration and a warm interior. What could be better! To get a deep or soothing feeling in your home… Did you like our painting tutorial? You know budding painter friends, what you have to do. Thanks to our tips, it will only be child’s play! To your brushes …

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