Painting Your Space? Here's Where you Start!

February 06, 2015 1 min read

Blue paint strip across a white surface, with the paint brush sitting on top.

Yes, there is a proper order in which to paint your space. First gather all of your tools and your paint. Make sure the surfaces are clean. Remove dust, dirt and any stains by using a little mild dish washing liquid and a soft sponge. Rinse well afterward to remove all of the soap residue. Dust and dirt on the walls or the ceiling can cause a finish that is not smooth.

The order of painting is ceiling first, trim second and walls last.

The first step is to cut in the ceiling with a good tapered 2″ or 2 1/2″ trim brush. Do a small section with the brush then roll that area making sure to keep a wet edge. When using the roller, rub your hand over the surface to brush off any loose fabric, then wet the cover and squeeze all excess water out. A damp roller cover works much better than a dry one. You will have poured some of your ceiling color into a paint tray then rolled the cover into the paint and across the ridges in the tray to remove excess paint. Don’t overdo this step (we want the cover to hold the paint). Start rolling in a corner of the room and blend the paint into the edge that you previously painted.

In the next post we will talk about painting the trim without the use of tape!



Also in Our Blog

Benjamin Moore 2023 Color of the Year palette available at Gleco Paint
2023 Color Trends Turn Heads

October 13, 2022 2 min read

Discover the eight exceptional hues each selected for their distinct presence and personality, all of them sure to push creative buttons and design boundaries while inspiring greater color confidence.
Read More
Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush 2008-30 at Gleco Paint
Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush 2008-30

October 12, 2022 2 min read

Bold is BACK, baby! Benjamin Moore has made a brazen statement by choosing the charismatic Raspberry Blush 2008-30 as its 2023 Color of the Year.
Read More
YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)
YES, YOUR HOME CAN WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY (SO GET OVER IT!)

September 01, 2022 2 min read

The old school thinking that you can’t wear white after Labour Day is as silly as believing you can’t drink coffee on days that end in Y. And we simply don’t want to live in a world where either is true.
Read More