10 painting tips & tricks

11 September 2011


august 2011 024 1 1. Pick out your paint: the color I chose is Olivewood by Glidden.



2. Patch any holes nail holes in your walls with some joint compound. (white toothpaste also works in a pinch) Apply with a putty knife to fill the hole, then scrape over it a few times to smooth out. Let dry…august 2011 025
3. In the meantime, remove all outlet and switch plates with a screwdriver.august 2011 031 1
4. Wipe down walls with some mild dish soap and a rag.
5. Cover floors with old sheets (don’t ever throw old flat sheets out~they make great painting covers)august 2011 036
6. Use a nail to poke some holes around the rim of your paint can so the paint runs back into the can and doesn’t accumulate on the rim.
7. Keep a few old plastic containers on hand to use for cutting in.august 2011 037 1
8. Raid your kids’ watercolor brushes. They are perfect to cut in tricky spots: august 2011 040 1
9. Use painters tape to protect my beloved 2” angled brush:august 2011 046 1
When you remove it, you have a nice clean brush metal and handle. august 2011 048 1 10. Love the velvety texture and coverage of this paint!

Happy Painting~signature