In the guide below, we’ll walk you through the process of painting an entire room from top to bottom, including the ceiling, walls and trim. Find tips and advice from experienced painting professionals.
Start by emptying the room and cleaning and sanding the walls. Then, add 1-2 coats of primer, or choose a 2-in-1 paint and primer and skip straight to painting! Remove furniture, rugs, and art and cover the room with a plastic sheet. Wash the walls with TSP and a sponge to remove dust and grime.
Learn how to paint a room, including the wall, ceiling and trim. Plus, get tips on planning for a paint project, buying paint, preparing to paint, using paint tools and cleaning up.
Read on to learn how to paint a room like a professional painter and follow their step-by-step method to transform your room from floor to ceiling, one coat at a time.
Read how to prepare, prime, and paint a room like a pro in our step-by-step guide below, and watch the video above for tips from This Old House painting contractor Mauro Henrique.