Clear the room and cover floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths or plastic
Remove or tape over outlet covers, switch plates, and hardware
Clean the walls to remove dust, grease, and grime
Fill holes, cracks, and dents with spackle or filler
Sand patched areas and rough spots smooth
Wipe away sanding dust
Apply painter’s tape to trim, ceilings, and edges if needed
Stir the paint thoroughly
Pour paint into a tray or bucket
Cut in along edges, corners, and trim with a brush
Roll paint onto the wall in overlapping sections
Keep a wet edge while painting
Apply a second coat after the first coat dries if needed
Remove painter’s tape before the paint fully cures
Reinstall outlet covers and hardware after the paint dries
Clean brushes, rollers, and tools immediately after use