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Painting your walls is a quick, affordable way to transform a room. If you’ve never done it before, don’t worry, this guide will walk you through each step. With a little preparation and the right products, you can achieve a flawless finish.
Preparation is everything. Taking time to set up properly will make painting smoother and ensure your paint stands the test of time.
Clear the space: Remove picture hooks, switch plates and any fittings from the wall. Protect your floors and furniture with drop cloths.
Clean the surface: Wash your walls with a mild detergent solution, rinse thoroughly and let them dry. Treat any mould with a diluted bleach solution.
Fix imperfections: Fill cracks, gaps and holes with filler or gap sealant. When dry, sand smooth and wipe away dust.
Prime if needed: For the best base coat, apply Taubmans® 3 in 1 Primer Sealer Undercoat. It blocks stains and helps your topcoat adhere better and provide excellent coverage.
Picking the right paint makes a big difference to the result.
Taubmans Endure® Interior Walls – This premium low‑sheen paint is tough, washable and built with Nanoguard® technology to stand up to everyday wear and tear.
Taubmans EasyCoat® Walls – A very low‑VOC paint approved by the National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice® program. It’s ideal for healthier indoor environments.
Work out how much paint you need: Use the Taubmans Paint Calculator to avoid buying too much or too little. As a guide, 1 L of paint covers roughly 16 m².
Stir your paint so thoroughly for 5 minutes.
Load an angled brush lightly and tap off the excess paint.
Hold the brush like a pencil and paint along skirting boards, trims and corners. Start inside the corner and brush along the edge.
Taubmans tip: Start slightly away from the edge so the bristles can spread out when applying pressure, which helps avoid drips.
Once the edges are done, it’s time to roll the larger areas.
Load the roller evenly: Dip the roller into the paint, then roll it along the tray’s slope to remove excess paint. Repeat until it’s fully coated and has a wet edge.
Start a roller’s width away from the edge of the wall. Place the roller at shoulder height and roll up to the ceiling, then down towards the skirting in one motion.
Use a “W” or “M” pattern across a section about 1 m² at a time. Overlap slightly and finish each section with long, light strokes for a smooth finish.
Listen to your roller: If it sounds dry or coverage looks thin, reload it. Keeping the roller properly loaded helps avoid patchy areas.
Even out the section: Before reloading, gently run the roller over the wet paint (from ceiling to skirting) without pressure in one direction. This smooths out ridges and lap marks and achieves a consistent look.
Let the first coat dry for at least two hours
Apply a second coat using the same technique. A second coat deepens the colour and gives you that flawless, professional look.
Clean up: When the second coat is dry, carefully remove masking tape and put your furniture back.
Paint away from natural light sources—start near the window and move away to avoid shadows.
Complete one wall at a time to prevent visible lap marks.
Use an extension pole or step ladder for high areas to maintain even pressure.
With the right tools, a bit of preparation and quality paint like Taubmans Endure or EasyCoat, painting your interior walls is straightforward and rewarding, even for beginners. Watch the video above for a visual walkthrough, gather your supplies, and enjoy bringing a fresh look to your space.
For more DIY painting tips, colour selection ideas and inspirational projects, explore the rest of the Taubmans website or subscribe to our YouTube channel. Happy painting!
