- 1). Cover the floor of the room in which you plan to paint. Make sure the edges of the drop cloth go all the way to the walls on all sides of the room to prevent spills from getting on the carpet or flooring of the room.
- 2). Cover any items left in the room or any fixtures that you do not want to get paint on as well. Take off items that you can remove, such as light switch covers and electrical outlet covers. Tape thick paper over fixtures that you cannot remove, such as baseboards, molding and window and door frames.
- 3). Remove any peeling paint or other debris from the wall's surface. Brush the wall with your hands to allow any large pieces of paint to fall from the walls naturally. Sand any spots of stubborn paint, wallpaper glue or other adhesive material. Sand each spot until it feels even with the surrounding wall.
- 4). Prime the wall properly. Though it can seem like an impossible task, even walls that absorb paint, such as concrete, can hold a paint job if you use the proper primer. Purchase a primer labeled for use on the type of surface you need to paint, and apply at least three coats, allowing the wall to dry between each coat.
- 5). Choose a painting technique based upon the shape of the room. While you can paint most rooms using an up and down motion the walls with a paint roller, it may be more difficult to paint a wall with an arch in this way. Try turning the roller sideways and roll from side-to-side.
- 6). Paint the whole room with a paintbrush if necessary. It takes more effort, but if the room has a very odd shape, or if it has so many fixtures that it makes it nearly impossible to paint with a roller, you can always paint the entire room with a paintbrush.
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