If you have a paneled door, start with the panels and work from the outside edges in toward the center. Apply paint across the joint with a full stroke, and then tip off the overlapping section by pulling the brush in the direction of the grain. Skip daily cleaning Most pros don't bother cleaning brushes and rollers if they are going to use them the next day on the same job. For two-day jobs, he wraps the rollers and brushes in plastic grocery bags and sticks them in the refrigerator. Roller covers are almost impossible to clean thoroughly.
Most pros buy new covers for each job.
Expect touch-ups Accidents happen. Keep a cheap sponge brush on hand to blend a patch with the rest of the wall or woodwork. To mimic the look of a roller, simply dab on the paint. Safely No-Mess Painting for Ceiling Fixtures Click here for books about interior painting. Privacy policy .