Do you have any tricks for painting over a room for the third time?
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https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-paint-a-room
https://m.wikihow.com/Paint-a-Room
Wipe the walls with a dry swiffer after any repairs are made. Remove switch and outlet covers. Cut in with a brush then paint. IF you are going dark to light you will want to prime first, even if using a paint & primer in one.
Sorry but don't know what a roo is? Is that slang?