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Achieving the perfect finish for interior surfaces of your home is made easy with Wattyl Interior Design. Whether it’s broadwall areas, stunning feature walls, smooth, even ceilings and cornices or the finishing trim, this guide will show you how with easy professional tips.
Painting Walls & Ceilings With a Brush & Roller
Step One
Prepare surface and prime or undercoat as required.
Step Two
- Cut-in with a brush or applicator pad.
- Apply paint quickly and evenly along corners and cornices.
- Maintain a wet edge by laying-off lightly back into the freshly applied areas.
Step Three
Apply paint to the broader area with a roller:
- For ceilings, roll in sections (manageable strips and work across the ceiling. Always roll towards the main natural light source (e.g. window).
- For walls, start in a corner and paint in sections (manageable strips) covering the height of the wall.
- Apply paint quickly and evenly to the section and then lay-off lightly with long even roller strokes (ceilings towards window; walls top to bottom).
To view our complete range of painting tips and techniques, download our How To Achieve a Designer Finish guide.
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