RayFinkle Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 When painting an entire room, including ceiling and trim, what order do you go in? Personally, I do the following: 1. Ceiling 2. Walls 3. Trim Others have advised: 1. Ceiling 2. Trim 3. Walls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 When painting an entire room, including ceiling and trim, what order do you go in? Personally, I do the following: 1. Ceiling 2. Walls 3. Trim Others have advised: 1. Ceiling 2. Trim 3. Walls Trim - ceiling - walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Quint Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Trim Walls Ceiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I say ceiling, walls, trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I say ceiling, walls, trim Yeah, me too. Trim first? That's crazy talk. I'd have that trim so messed up I would just have to do it again. FYI--if you also have to do the floor, start at the door and work yourself back into the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Yeah, me too. Trim first? That's crazy talk. I'd have that trim so messed up I would just have to do it again. FYI--if you also have to do the floor, start at the door and work yourself back into the room. Nope. Do the higher gloss trim - and let it dry. While painting the trim, a bit getting on the wall is no big deal - you are going to paint the walls eventually. Then the ceiling. If if drips on the to-be-painted walls, wipe it off. No need to worry excessively - you are going to paint the walls. Do the walls last. It's easier to wipe the wall paint off the glossier trim than vice versa. I recommend the Shur-Line paint edger: http://www.thepaintstore.com/Shur_Line_s/1...CFQw9GgodzR0iDA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ceiling, face, trim, shirt, pants, face, walls, trim again, shirt, doorknob, window, floor, dog. (I'm kind of a messy painter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 I recommend the Shur-Line paint edger: http://www.thepaintstore.com/Shur_Line_s/1...CFQw9GgodzR0iDA One of the best tools ever invented. Just make sure you take it easy on the paint on don't get any on the little wheels.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 One of the best tools ever invented. Just make sure you take it easy on the paint on don't get any on the little wheels.... I use the "upscale" one with the little swing-away guides. I think it's about a dollar and a half more. I get about 3 washings per pad - then it seems to muck things up a bit. To me, it's well worth it to use a new pad when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 One of the best tools ever invented. Just make sure you take it easy on the paint on don't get any on the little wheels.... yeah, I got these little track marks because of those wheels! Ceiling Walls Trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Nope. Do the higher gloss trim - and let it dry. While painting the trim, a bit getting on the wall is no big deal - you are going to paint the walls eventually. Then the ceiling. If if drips on the to-be-painted walls, wipe it off. No need to worry excessively - you are going to paint the walls. Do the walls last. It's easier to wipe the wall paint off the glossier trim than vice versa. I recommend the Shur-Line paint edger: http://www.thepaintstore.com/Shur_Line_s/1...CFQw9GgodzR0iDA Sorry but I did not like that product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 First, do the ceiling. Wait for it to dry and tape very carefully. The trick is to not just tape around the edges where it meets the wall. Tape extra careful there, but then tape the entire rest of the ceiling. If you're in a hurry, you don't have to wait for the paint to dry before taping. Next, paint the walls. Repeat the taping process. Be sure to use drop cloths on the floors. Before you paint the trim take away the drop cloths and put down two coats of tape on the floor. If you have carpet, rip it up and tape the sub floor. Now paint the trim. Tape the trim. Put a thin layer of caulk.....that's right caulk over the tape on the trim. Now re-install the carpet. You are now ready to remove all the tape. The trick is not to rip it off, but to scrape it off with a razor. Scrape hard for best results. When you are done with this hire a painter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 When you are done with this hire a painter. Thats what I do. Get the room ready to paint for the guy(funiture removed etc) really not all that much more than doing it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Trim, ceiling, walls. No question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 If you use the ShurLine paint edger just be careful that you might have a band at where you applied the paint. I "backrolled" the edging with a small roller to blend in the edge before rolling the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Ceiling, walls, trim. My preference. Almost always have to second coat everything. Only pussies use tape. Once upon a time Mrs Rock took the kids out so I could paint. I did the ceiling, than did all the cutting in with a brush, which is very time consuming. Mrs Rock came home a few hours later. The walls were that same color and cutting in does not cover a large area, and she asked me wtf I had been doing! The next time she went out, I rolled on the walls and ceiling and did no cutting in or trim. I sat down, had a beer, and watched a movie. Mrs Rock got home and said "Wow, you are really getting it done fast this time." Another lesson for the married man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 FYI--if you also have to do the floor, start at the door and work yourself back into the room. Yeah right!! Like anyone paints the floor... Sheesh wassamatterwiyou? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sorry but I did not like that product. I didn't either. An angled brush and a steady hand do a better job. Shortcuts usually show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Paint the ceiling ,walls , and trim the same color and you can do it in any order you want . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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