Check the walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and corners for cracks, holes, stains, peeling paint, moisture, or damage.

Move furniture away from the walls. Cover floors, furniture, fixtures, outlets, and switches with drop cloths, plastic, and painter’s tape.

Remove dust, grease, fingerprints, cobwebs, and dirt. Paint sticks better to clean surfaces.

Fill nail holes, cracks, dents, and damaged areas with spackle or joint compound. Let it dry completely.

Sand repaired areas and rough spots until smooth. Wipe away all dust before painting.

Apply caulking around trim, baseboards, door frames, window frames, and corners where needed.

Use primer on new drywall, repaired areas, stains, dark colors, or glossy surfaces. Primer helps the paint cover better and last longer.

Use a brush to paint corners, edges, ceilings lines, baseboards, windows, doors, and areas where a roller cannot reach.

Use a roller to paint the main wall surfaces. Work in sections using smooth, even strokes.

After the first coat dries, apply a second coat for better coverage, color depth, and durability.

Paint baseboards, window frames, door frames, and doors with the appropriate brush or small roller.

Check the walls under good lighting. Fix missed spots, uneven areas, drips, or tape lines.

Remove painter’s tape carefully, clean tools, remove coverings, and put furniture back.

Make sure the finish is clean, even, and professional before considering the job complete.