If painting a whole room, do you start with the ceiling?

Question

I would like suggestions regarding the painting order: ceiling, walls, trim? Ceiling, trim, walls? Thanks
(this will help settle a "discussion" with spouse

Answer 1

Sure do

Answer 2

Yes paint the ceiling first. Assuming you will be painting the walls a different color than the ceiling, paint down the wall just enough to make certain you have the entire ceiling covered. Then, it is smart to reserve a little bit of the ceiling paint for touching up after the walls are painted. If there isn't any molding where the walls join the ceiling, painting the wall to ceiling joint is best done with a small (1 1/2" - 2") brush. It takes a bit of time but it is tedious work and makes all the difference getting the line a straight and neat as possible. Do walls second then other trim work. Good luck

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Answer 3

Always start with the ceiling, when it is dry trim out around ceiling, walls, door and window frames with the color you have chosed for the walls, once all the trim work is done you are readt to use a roller to paint the walls. Use good quality rollers and a good quality trim brush, you may want to tape off any door frames and woodwork you don't want to get the wall color on unless you have a steady hand for trim work...if you are doing the woodwork in the same color as the ceiling do it at the same time you paint the ceiling.

Answer 4

Ceiling first - first do the edges, around light fixtures, etc., then roll the main part. This means any drips, spatters, etc. will be covered up later when you paint the walls.

Walls next - cut in the edges at the top of the wall, in the corners, next to moldings, cabinets, wherever you can't get to with a roller. Then roll the open area.

Trim last - Use a small, angled brush, take your time, mask if you want to. Wait until the surrounding walls are fully dry. You can tell by putting your palm on the wall. If it feels cooler than a wall that has not recently been painted, it's not fully dry.

Answer 5

Yes, do the ceiling first, then the walls, do the trim last. Take your time with the trim, it will really pay off. Good Luck.

Answer 6

Ceiling, trim and then walls. Be sure to remove painters tape as soon as possible because if it dries too much it will rip the paint up with it.

Answer 7

Ceiling , walls , trim

Answer 8

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Answer 9

ceiling walls then trim unless you have crown then do it after the ceiling and before the walls

Answer 10

Ceiling, walls and then trim... have fun

Answer 11

save the trim for last. starting with the cieling is prolyl best cuz its gonna be the messiest and have the highest probability of splattering paint on the other walls as well as the floor.