Apply the finish paint to windows, door trim, and any other woodwork in the room.Apply the finish paint to the skirting.Cut in around woodwork, ceilings and skirting.

If you’re using a paint roller for the large areas and brushes for edges (most common), apply the roller paint first. Paint the room’s surfaces in this order:.Can you remove all the fixtures & furnishings from the room, or will some have to stay put?.

will it be via a brush, a roller, a paint sprayer, or maybe a mixture of all three?

How do you plan on applying the paint? I.e.

Will some areas require specialised equipment such as the paint pad tool described in Tip #22?.

Are there any tight spots/hard-to-reach areas?.

Are there any narrow peaks or sharp angles?.

For example, ask yourself the following questions:

Assess the room and work out how you will paint each area.

To help you get started with your own plan, the example below outlines the order in which high-level tasks should be completed, along with some questions you should be asking yourself: The result should be a clear checklist of ‘to-do’ tasks organised in chronological order. Just taking time to write down what’s required to complete the project successfully and working out the correct order of things can save you a lot of mess and time.

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