Before putting paint on the wall, plan your painting and don't
rush. As a quick guide, it can take six hours to do one coat in a
4x5m room, and two to three days to paint a room completely. Using
a roller you can cover about two walls an hour, and it should take
less than a day to cover the ceiling and walls.
How to begin
Good technique involves always starting from the top and first
doing the ceiling, cornices and edges where the wall meets the
ceiling. Then move on to walls, doors, window frames and
architraves. Start with the ceiling to allow for accidental running
down the walls, as you will be painting over this later so it
doesn't matter. It's also a good idea to wear goggles during this
part for eye protection. Another good tip for painting the ceiling
with a roller is to start away from the main window and work
towards the light, to avoid painting in shadow.
Steady as you go
Paint the walls starting at the edges and doing corners with a
brush. When it comes to the trim, paint it using a brush, working
along the skirting and then doing the door and window frames.
Try not to paint too large of an area at one time. Overlapping
occurs when a freshly painted section begins to dry before you
start painting the adjoining area, and it's best to finish one wall
at a time to prevent drying and streaking.
When taking a break, don't forget to cover brushes and rollers
in plastic wrap or clean them completely. Once the paint is
distributed and the roller almost dry, a handy trick is to go back
over the whole area in long even strokes to create and even
finish.
Exterior tips
When painting a big job outside, wash your brush out
periodically to prevent paint build up. It can also help to have
two brushes, with one kept sitting in water and then swap over when
necessary.
Touching Up
It's important to apply any touch-up by the same method as the
original application if possible, to avoid having any difference in
sheen or texture. Be sure to use paint from the original batch,
reduced 25 to 50 percent, and only apply a thin coat. It's also
advisable to apply the touch-up paint under similar temperature and
humidity conditions as the original.
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Suitable for almost all exterior surfaces with a 15 year
Guarantee, it's touch dry in around 30 mins and ready for a recoat
in 2 hours.