![]() Because I painted the wall a darker color, I knew that I could paint “outside of the lines” where the dark paint would be applied. For the dining room, I was able to paint the crown molding, lower half of the chair rail, baseboards and trim at the same time. If you are painting a darker color than white on the walls, then I would recommend painting the baseboards and trim before you paint the walls. For the trim paint color, I like to keep it simple with a standard white so I can reuse any leftover paint in other rooms of my house. I am not as careful as I paint the lower portion of the crown molding because I know I will be painting the wall color over anything that goes on the drywall. Personally, I like to trim out the ceiling myself, especially when the trim and ceiling paint color are so similar. This is a great option for beginner painters. If you do not trust your steady hand, tape off the ceiling before you begin painting with the delicate surface Frogtape. This is where a handheld paint cup comes in handy – I prefer cups with a magnet on the side to prevent the paintbrush from falling deep in the paint. Once you roll the ceiling with paint, you will need to trim around the edges with a paintbrush where the roller could not reach (or vice versa). If your ceiling is in relatively good condition, you may be able to get away with 1 coat, but 2 coats are preferred for complete coverage. I generally buy the standard flat ceiling paint they sell at Home Depot. Paint the room from top to bottom (or ceiling to floor).There are two guidelines I follow when I begin painting a room. Remove all switch plates (DON’T paint around the plates) and re-install or replace them once the room has been painted. This is especially important after removing wallpaper to remove any remaining glue left on the walls.īefore you begin painting, protect your floors and furniture with a dropcloth. I used joint compound on areas of the wall that were a little rough and uneven. ![]() I filled any holes I saw with spackle and used a sanding block to get the walls as smooth as possible. First, I removed the wallpaper using a steamer and a scraper. Dining Room Step 1 | Prep the Wallsīefore I could begin painting, I had to prep the walls. ![]() For a list of materials used to paint, scroll down to the bottom of this post. My dining room was in dire need of an update and I decided to paint my walls a dark, moody gray to serve as the foundation for the design in the room. Here is the dining room when we first moved into our home. All opinions, projects, and ideas are based on my own experience. Let’s get started!ĭisclosure: I received compensation to complete this project using FrogTape painter’s tape products. With the right materials and the proper painting technique, you too can paint your room like a pro. I have spent countless hours painting walls throughout the years and consider myself somewhat of an expert! I recently completed my first One Room Challenge and compiled a full tutorial on painting my dining room. Today I am sharing my step-by-step process for how to paint a room in your home and get professional results. While paint can drastically improve the look of a space, a messy application or choosing the wrong paint sheen can draw attention for all the wrong reasons. ![]() I say this all the time, but paint is so transformative! It can turn a dull and uninviting room into a space that makes you truly feel at home.
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