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How to Paint Rooms

Are you interested in painting a room in your house and not sure where to get started? We will get you started here with all the hacks you'll need to know. Be inspired by new projects, join the discussion board, and ask a question. You can even check out a slideshow on room painting. You got this. Happy painting!

How to Paint a Ceiling

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Paint a Room Like a Pro

Protect the room from paint

Cover anything you don't want to get paint on, such as furniture and the floor. Use a plastic sheet, a canvas drop cloth, or both.

Prep the walls for the new paint

Use a trisodium phosphate cleaner and clean the walls with a sponge to rid it of any dirt.

Don’t run out of paint

One gallon of paint will cover approximately 400 sq ft. Measure the room to figure out how much paint you’ll need for the entire room.

Strain your paint

No one wants to see small chunks or strands of hard paint on their wall. Strain your paint before you begin to prevent this.

Work from the top down

Start by painting the ceiling before moving onto the walls. Finally, finish by painting the trim.

More painting categories

Cabinets

Cabinets

Exteriors

Exteriors

Furniture

Furniture

Walls

Walls

Wood

Wood

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Popular Room Painting Slideshows

Need ideas to help you paint a room in your house? Check out these slideshows.

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3 Awesome Step-by-Step Stencil Projects You Can Do in Your Home

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Room Painting Videos

Watch DIY room painting videos to get some direction for your own project.

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Here are the popular discussions happening right now on the topic of room painting.

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Got a Painting Question?

Here's where you can ask a question about how to paint a room yourself.

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