Painting walls like pro-painters is no small matter. It takes a lot of time and effort. It always seems easy and once started, but turns quickly into a nightmare impossible to stop! When problems are accumulating and you can’t handle the smell of paint anymore, take a deep breathe and try the following tips. Here are our 20 tips!
1. Use a sticky roller over your paint roller before you start painting.
Always, remove dust on your walls before starting to paint.
Add a plastic bag to your paint roller tray. Simply throw the bag to waste when you are done.
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2. DYI brush handle by cutting the edge of a plastic bottle.
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3. For spaces requiring more detail, attach a stick to a paint pad.
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4. Use plastic wrap over your furniture to protect them.
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5. Cut out the worn edges of your paint roller.
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6. Turn your acrylic paint in an aerosol can.
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7. Always paint in diagonal.
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8. Put a layer of white vinegar on your wall as a first coat.
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9. Wipe off the paint stains with cleaning wipes.
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10. Store your paint roller in a plastic bag and insert it in a Pringles box.
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11. Put your old masking tape in the microwave for 10 seconds prior using it.
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12. Place an elastic around your jar to remove excess paint.
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13. Recover paint by scraping your roll.
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14. Only paint in one direction.
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15. Clean your walls with a all purpose cleaner before starting to paint.
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16. If your walls feel rough, scrub the surface with a kraft bag.
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17. Use caulking for baseboards.
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