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How to Paint a Room
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HOW TO PREPARE A WALL FOR PAINT Method 1 Clearing the Room and Cleaning the Walls 1 Move furniture out of the room. Store any large items that you will not be removing in the center of the room, as far away from the walls as possible. [1] · If you leave any furniture in the room cover everything with old sheets, plastic, or tarps to protect it. 2 Clear the walls of all decorations, hardware, and fixtures. 3 Unscrew light switch plates and electrical outlet covers. Cover the remaining light switches and plug sockets with painter’s tape prior to painting. 4 Wipe off dirt and dust with a clean dry cloth. Prepare the walls for cleaning by dusting them off with a dry cloth first. [3] 5 Wipe down walls with a clean sponge or cloth and a mild soap solution. Mix 2 gallons of water in a bucket with 1-2 cups of white vinegar and half a tablespoon of dish detergent. Dampen the sponge or cloth with the solution, wring it out well, and work from top t