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Tips for Painting Interior Walls and Trim

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October 18, 2024

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Painting is a great way to give your home a fresh, clean look. When painting rooms, keep these tips in mind:

Most professional painters paint the walls first and then the trim.
When using painter’s tape, paint the trim first, then applying tape to the trim before painting the walls.
If you plan on using a sprayer, paint the trim first, then cover the painted trim and spray the walls last.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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