How to Paint a Room FAST | Paint Hacks for Homeowners

[@djjccc1589]

1. Dap dry Dex (pink color) 2. 18" nap roller and extension pole 3. Proper nap 1/2" for texture; 3/8" for smooth walls 4. Corner roller pad with side covered roller 5. Use drywall stilts for top edge to cut in ceiling with brush around edges instead of moving ladder around Purdy slant 2.5" brush and use continuous motion 7. Use oil based primer for water bleeding through Pro Block primer by Sherman Williams (not acrylic) and use mini disposable brush AND also knots on wood 8. Paint doors. Stack Rack to paint doors to 9. Plastic film on carpet

[@jamesviele5613]

Hacks that's crazy statement tips love the 18 in rollers

[@charlesstanley9605]

I am a retired painter. Thought I'd give my perspective here for what it's worth. The brush you mentioned that has the bristles cut at an angle is called a Sash brush. The corner roller cover you showed is new to me. I have never seen one and wonder how smeared it makes the wall the end of the roller cover touches. As far as covering the floor with the plastic sheet, I must disagree strongly. Plastic does assure that paint will not reach the carpet. However, Plastic has negative points too. Any paint that falls on it can be a slipping hazard if you step in it. I have seen people slip and fall because of that. The other issue is that if you step in the paint, you may track in to other rooms. Best drop cloths for home owners that I have found is the paper drop cloths most paint departments sell now. If I'm painting walls only it makes no sense to spread drop cloths over the whole floor. I recommend taking a paper drop cloth and folding it neatly into a runner about 2 to 2.5 feet wide, making sure the paper side is on the outside. Then the runner has a nice straight edge that I can put right up to the baseboard. The runner is slid along the wall as needed. It is fast and you do not have a wrinkled drop cloth tripping you up. I recommend that anyone rolling forget those troublesome roller trays. i never use them. The best way I have found is to buy a 5 gallon plastic bucket and a roller screen for it. All pain departments sell the roller screen and the plastic buckets. You are less likely to spill a bucket than you are a roller tray. The bucket allows you to put 1 to 2 gallons of paint in the bucket so you do not have to stop and refill it often. Paint should never be so deep that it touches the bottom of the roller screen. I never dunk a roller. It just drips paint all over the place. Instead bring the roller down untill it just touches the to of the paint and roll it lightly to load paint into the roller. Then roll the excess off on the roller screen and you are ready to roll it on the wall. As for roller frames. I tell people to buy a stiff frame but not the expensive ones that have ball bearings in them. When rolling NEVER press the roller hard against the surface you are painting. It does not good to try to squeeze the paint out of the roller. Roll the surface using barely any pressure. If you press on the roller you often cause one end of the roller to apply more paint than the rest of the roller causing a bead of paint on the wall. Lastly I recommend buying good brushes. Bad brushes leave brush marks and often the bristles fall out only to stick to the wall. I could go on a d on on how I paint, but this should give anyone reading this some things to think about before painting.

[@dochi1958]

Semi-retired here after 40+ years. I find ALL your comments dead on correct. Thanks!

[@ianellis1393]

Thank you I do a lot of painting and will remember your tips ....👍

[@sweetbread9008]

I’d like you guys to critique my how to video.

[@rumplestiltskin3814]

All solid tips. 👍👍 the quality of the finished product depends in order, the experience of the applicator, the quality of materials, the quality of the tools. Each can be improved by the previous one, except the applicator themselves, that only comes with practice and experience.

[@limoni3]

Thank you for your tips!

[@MrSnibo]

Just started a new job at an old hotel and it has plenty of carpets. As this is early-stage I have advised the owner to cover them with plastic film to keep them clean but he has refused straight away. Can't wait to see how carpets gonna look like after plasterers finish their job 😁

[@lorib5398]

Paint needs to go on like one continuous sheet. So fast is essential. You are pushing a bead of paint, for straight lines, keep in mind the physics of what's happening. Once the sheet is applied going any direction go over it in one direction either up or down ,while it's still wet. It creates a uniform surface reflection without "flash".

[@reason5591]

I see people pressing the paint loaded roller far too hard against the hard wall surface and what it does is cause super uneven coats of paint because they are stretching out paint. Most people dont realize that by rolling ut on the wall lightly, the roller is doing the job petfectly. These people go at it so hard they end up wearing themselves out quickly. Lol

[@AdrianoBatti]

I am going to paint the kitchen tomorrow!

[@graceamerican3558]

I don't know if anyone here has done this BUT - if you want to remove the popcorn ceiling - mister bottle with a cap full of fabric softener and the rest with warm water. Spray the day before and then again as you are removing the popcorn. Use a scraper and get close to the ceiling. It will come off in sheets plus your room will smell great. Just a tip.

[@graceamerican3558]

(ps - it's really messy so it is best if everything is out of the room)

[@cydney8692]

I’m sorry but y’all are so mean in the comments...can we just make it where if you have something negative to say, just click out of the video..it takes less time

[@gititgiitit5450]

I agree with you 100%. You need to buy all the equipment in this video to paint your room. Sure it might cost a fortune but if you record and upload to youtube it will bring so much laughs and joy to actual painters.

[@cydney8692]

The fact that y’all are giving this comment the time of day means I made it 😎😎

[@paulcharles8921]

I didn't think stilts were legal anywhere anymore. Sure not legal in Canada!

[@stargateproductions]

Yeah but when does that stop people from using them, they are very popular in my area with the drywall finishers and painters. Heck I've used them from time to time.

[@uniqnoblewalltv2404]

Woow I love my painting job, but I need contract in case anyone to help?

[@dochi1958]

Once was painting an apartment and the unusually low ceiling was just barely out of my reach(I'm 5'5") My stilts were way too high to use (even adjusted all the way down) So I found some old boots and screwed two empty paint cans onto them to make 'mini-stilts' Worked great, but kinda noisy. My helpers thought it was a hoot & ribbed me mercilessly. But I told them, "My wife always tells me I need about 6 more inches" And they laughed even harder for some reason.

[@LOUDsigh]

Lol. Ur wife is savage!

[@garrygoff8640]

I have taped 5 gallon buckets to my shoes and fly through a house that way but standard walls I am 6'2 with long arms and cut ceilings flat footed

[@mattf49006]

I see a influx of ER room visits from homeowners trying to use professional stilts

Matt Foster 😂😂😂😂

[@thesage1096]

if a normal human being cant balance on a 2 ft stilt that is designed that stably then I think they deserve a visit or two to the ER !!

[@mattf49006]

@@thesage1096 ...the average homeowner isnt going have a month of working with stilts carrying a brush and cut bucket at the same time to be proficient and safe...in 30 years of general contracting I've seen exactly 2 painters ever use stilts...they are used by drywall finishers

[@electricamir248]

When people try to use the bathroom with stilts, they end up in the ER.

[@momonie4]

@cholak Wow $2K Might as well hire a pro OMG

[@liat2768]

great tips except for the stilts (paint+ newbie stilt walkers = disaster) and the plastic. The amount of plastic waste generated from painting one room is highly irresponsible. I use old sheets and canvas dropcloths which I have reused multiple times. Just allow then to dry completely and put them away and you can reuse them the next time you paint.

[@rhymereason3449]

Amen to the plastic.... old worn out bed sheets work just fine and are much more environmentally friendly.

[@MrDbonds]

Either you can use the tips offered in this video or not. The negative comments are pathetic. This man is sharing a useful skill, take it or leave it. Fkn haters

[@blartuc2769]

useful tips would be nice useful tips are easy stuff, that a novice would have no trouble doing. its not hating if we're pointing out poor advice I've been on stilts, it's not something you just get on and go. No carpet? no drop clothes, no furniture, who's tips are these for? A stool or a 4' ladder is pretty ez to get around your not wasting tons of time and its SAFE Roll the ceiling with a normal 9" roller, same as he did, once done, you need little to no paint to catch any drips and complete the edge of the ceiling. If "his" 9" roller puts excessive paint on the wall your still going to have to run around to catch the excess. Not to mention now your using 2 different rollers a 9" and an 18" because we know people (homeowners) who are doing it themselves don't have to go out and buy this stuff He's spraying the doors? Cause everyone has spray equipment and an empty room to paint without fear of over spray. How foolish of me to critique this video.

[@billh4185]

@@blartuc2769 Agree 100%. The video is labeled hacks for homeowners. What homeowner is going to have stilts or spray equipment? Better off just hiring a professional instead of investing in either of those items.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Id rather ring a qualified and registered tradesman than do it myself. Less hassle.

[@joep4975]

Absolutely not! You do not use plastic knives for mudding. You don't use plastic wood on walls. 18" rollers are horrible to use, especially on walls. They are heavy, are hard to feather out edges, and you have to make your cut lines larger to accommodate the larger more cumbersome roller. The clean up time is twice as long and they are expensive. When at a store, you see 9" rollers in abundance for a reason. Sorry, but this guy is a hack.

[@eugenebrown4163]

It is call "idiot society!" Ignore the points you know and learn from the points you don't know.

[@siriosstar4789]

I had a painting business way back in the late sixties early seventies . in those days we used 9 inch rollers with a dry wall bucket and a screen hanging inside . this was super fast and clean. A plus in those days was eight ft. ceilings . i had contracts with large apartment complexes and they were all a very basic layout with low ceilings . i'm quite tall so a sash brush with a long handle was enough to be able to "cut in" without a ladder . when there was a fire we washed the walls with trisodium phosphate ( quite toxic ) and then primed with pigmented shellac . that sealer out performed anything made today and dried in minutes . ok i'm rambling , i'll shut up now Good video !

[@goatsears]

As this is supposed to be aimed at homeowners I am surprised (to say the least!) to see stilts on the list, the potential for a disaster is extremely high, just buy a decent hop-up and a ladder of some sort that will fulfil your needs, also a pro spray set up ain't cheap either, doors can easily be painted in-situ using a four-inch roller and a decent brush, no need to take them off, no need to spray. Plastic wood filler on a wall, why? There are many good filling compounds out there made specifically for drywall. Using an 18" roller on walls in an average size room makes no sense to me at all, then I see you use a 9 inch on the ceiling, personally, I would swap that around and use the 18" on the ceiling and the 9" on the walls. When cutting in use a brush and a 4-inch roller to eliminate any brush marks you may leave behind, make sure you use the same nap of roller sleeve as the one you use for the rest of the walls.

[@venetiancat]

Great advice and well done video, thanks. Stilts are great if one is young and agile-I'm older (60) and my body doesn't take the punishment anymore, nor is my balance the best, so I use a good ladder and take my time. I have found that safety is better than efficiency sometimes. Cheers from New Mexico USA

[@bluegrassdanq]

I just roll doors with a small roller. Dont have to take them off. I find shellac or Bin works better for stains and knots. Dries in 5 minutes.

[@williamkaiser8490]

Looks as good or better then sprayes. Cheaper also.

[@andrewpolasek5524]

Agreed, and I no longer mask off the hinges, they are usually pretty tarnished or stained, so I just replace with new after paint job is finished. New ones look 100% better and only a few bucks each.

[@realaussiemale567]

Here’s 2 tips I always told customers when I worked in paint stores, DON’T skimp on the the quality of paint you purchase. Buy the best quality you can afford. And do your preparation properly, otherwise you’ll be repeating the job the following year.

[@thepainterfisherman7555]

Well your job to sell the paint but I don’t use the best paint I use mid range to high and never any call backs

[@loubxfire7778]

As a former profesional house painter, I strongly agreed with you. Penny wise, pound foolish 😊

[@YSLRD]

My entire house us painted with cheap Wal Mart paint. If the budget is small, and you prep carefully, it's ok. The outside was done 15 yrs ago and only now needs a recoat. The color is fading.

[@CARLIN4737]

Dulux

[@myradioon]

Ditch the stilts. Put a 2x12 plank/joist (8 or 10 ft) flat ways on the rungs of two small step ladders at each end, parallel to the wall. An average weight person can stand on it. You can walk down the length of the wall on the board and cut in. It saves many trips up and down the ladder which is hell on your legs. It can easily be moved around the room.

[@terrygunter4432]

I love mine!

[@myradioon]

@@terrygunter4432 A professional painter or taper may want a pair of stilts. This video is for a d.i.y. homeowner who may only paint a room or two /once every ten years. My suggestion of a simple cheap wooden board/joist and 2 small step ladders (many people already own) is a much cheaper and less dangerous option than buying and leaning to walk on stilts and or the more expensive extending aluminum walk boards. After you are done using my option you can use it for one side of your raised garden bed ;)

[@billstretch9187]

Get two plastic milk crates and you can easily move them around while standing on them.

[@myradioon]

@@billstretch9187 They slide. Dangerous.Ive tried every method you can think of in a pinch. Joint compound buckets, crates. tool boxes - all dangerous. Some duct tape around the edge might help from sliding . Two milkcrates at either end with a board on top isnt a bad idea.

[@joshd108]

Nice I never thought of that for job sites. Although for homeowners I’d recommend the cut in brush tools (little rectangles) and they can be put on a pole

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Is this some kind of joke. You expect homeowners to not only use stilts but to go out and buy them for a paint job. Get serious!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

it's an option and not expected for most homeowners

[@reveccasmith1595]

Only if you need them

[@gracefulvintage]

No way am I getting up on stilts with a can of paint in my hand!

[@babblingalong7689]

And I will not have stilts in my hand while standing on cans of paint.

[@caroll6261]

I don't need the silts. I can't justify the cost, unless I'm going to help paint all my neighbors homes, too😉

[@Mockduck2020]

@@caroll6261 and they pay you!

[@Nikonik66]

If you are right handed then you cut in a room counter-clockwise, (right to left) to eliminate your lines from your previous brush stroke by overlapping 4"-6". Your second coat will not need to get in as tight as the first coat so you can go a little faster. Cut down from the ceiling with your brush at least 2 1/2" to keep your roller from hitting the ceiling when you get to the top.

[@SpookyFow]

Perfectly said... Cutting in is an art. Two things I see people do that makes me cringe. 1. They only cut in an inch half and 2. They cut in after they roll.

[@markmarcantonio5808]

🤣 - you can overlap strokes from any direction using any hand

[@Nikonik66]

@@markmarcantonio5808 less accurate, especially for non professionals

[@charlie-obrien]

@@markmarcantonio5808 Laughing emoji is kind of childish when people are just sharing advice to help out others. Don't ya think?

[@robhicks2117]

I use a 40 inch long 20 inch high aluminum platform I got from the big box hardware store when painting. Sometimes they are on sale for $19.

[@grantsmith6052]

I cut everything first then roll.

[@percys9427]

too slow....always roll the first coat first.

[@planetsagainstus]

@@percys9427 roll, cut, cut, roll. You're right, it's way faster.

[@andrewBwinter]

At first when I saw the title I was like, "ah painting tips?" And then I watched and I was like, "holy crap I wasted how many days of time painting our two houses over the past 20 years" It's so simple, it's easy not to know. I feel like painting now because it's going to take less time. Thanks.

[@truthbombs-ii7ke]

Ha ha very bad painting advice here! Painters don't use stilts and that isn't the proper way to paint a ceiling!!

[@greenbyrd3665]

I'm a confirmed DIY'er, but those stilts scare the heck out of me. I can just visualize broken bones all over the place! lol

[@hermanduke9051]

green byrd all those guys with big bellies should never attempt doing the stilts .for .they might be out of balance even before they put them on.....

[@greenbyrd3665]

@@hermanduke9051 True!😂😂

[@greenbyrd3665]

@Jacques Matteo de Lusignan You must have great coordination & balancing skills. Go for it!😃

[@greenbyrd3665]

@Jacques Matteo de Lusignan I'll take your word for it; but as for me, I'll have to pass on the stilts.

[@caroll6261]

Stilts--no good for me, sometimes I resemble Chevy Chase👍👍

[@soldierofsolution]

I been painting for almost 20 years and i have never seen a guy get up on stilts like that without a small stepladder (or something high like that) to sit on. i would fall and bust my hip. impressive. the corner roller is a new one on me. they aren't sold in my local paint stores yet. but i have used the mini roller that is identical for years. these do leave a swirly pattern that can be visible and no fun to sand if you allow it to dry all swirly. with a 4 inch mini roller you get a much more narrow swirl pattern and you have much more control to avoid swirls. you can stiil attach the mini roller to a pole and they sell special paint holders that strap to your hand so you can tout the mini roller AND your brush at the same time. its like a little 4 inch tray in your hand. no point to use the 9 inch corner roller if you are going to also use the 18 inch roller. use the 4 inch mini with the 18 inch roller , or, just use the 9 inch corner roller in place of both.

[@dochi1958]

40+ yrs painting here and yes never saw someone get on stilts like that, impressive. And yes about the swirl marks in corners looking bad, that's why I still 'cut-in' with brush.

[@caroll6261]

The taller the person the harder the fall😕

[@Keepdapocket]

Ive never seen anyone use something to get on stills.

[@barra650]

I'm a professional painter and don't recommend the advice given here . WARNING , do not use stilts , leave it to the tradesmen

[@igoski1582]

I believe all these tips are for any tradesman as well. IMO, I don't believe any weekender will ever justify the expense of buying stilts to use once every few years anyway.

[@benjimcdowell1627]

Lol

[@jacksonpuckett6115]

@@igoski1582 Depends how big your house is. the stilts could save you boat loads of time. Whoever said they had to be bought? Could rent or borrow them.

[@jacksonpuckett6115]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but the "WARNING" in caps is a bit over the top. If someone has a larger house particularly with high ceilings, the stilts are a great idea. Then again, most people with a house like that would more than likely pay someome to paint for them. That's beside the point. I think anyone with any common sense at all and wanting to try and paint and are watching this video then they have the ability to know if they would be comfortable on stilts or not. "Tradesman" are the same as anyone else. They are not some special breed who have the ability to use stilts. They may require a little coordination or getting used to; but it's not like most people can't do it. To say WARNING: do not use stilts leave it to the tradesman is exactly like saying WARNING: don't play football! Leave it to the NFL players... Use stilts if you damn well please.

[@lightworker4512]

Agreed, do not use stilts. Saving a bit of time isn’t worth the the risk of falling and breaking your bones!

[@OldTimerGarden]

Us old folks have balance issues so I wouldn't even consider using stilts. haha

[@patriciagazey4693]

100%

[@djeondj]

Painter here and I tell everyone “angled brushes are key” to cutting in!!

[@charlesfrank7854]

I can cut with any brush but angled are thr best.

[@djeondj]

@@charlesfrank7854 completely agree!

[@rogerpattube]

Agree but my professional painter friend doesn’t like them.

[@djeondj]

@@rogerpattube That’s how I learned. but I respect if they don’t use it. As long as it looks good and gets the job done!

[@justthetruth870]

I was a professional painter for over 35 years and I've never used an angled brush to cut in. In fact the contractor that I did my time with, we used 6 inch brushes to cut in walls and ceilings. Once you learn how to manipulate the brush you can do just about anything with it. Even fine stuff, It's all about getting the right paint load on the brush and skills.

[@kentonkirkpatrick5225]

Always check to see if your textured (e.g. popcorn) ceiling is painted or unpainted. If unpainted, you have a wonderful opportunity to remove it and have a smooth ceiling (just spray with water and the stuff easily scrapes off). If painted, it's nearly impossible to get off with water.

[@OJoyBaby]

I've never been able to afford a professional painter and have always done the painting myself. My new home has a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom that I want to paint. With these tips, I am certain that I can do it myself. Thanks for an excellent video! I am excited and feel relieved that I can still get done what I need without having to pay someone. ♥

[@lindap.p.1337]

Michelle....you gonna try those stilts? Good luck!

[@OJoyBaby]

@J. Baker Thank you. I beg to differ with you. I have found out that I'm pretty good with the painting -- not professional but pretty darn good. When I get these stilts I will definitely give them a try a few times to get used to them before I actually start the job, and will be especially cautious and plan.

[@OJoyBaby]

@@lindap.p.1337 Yes ma'am!

[@margaretd3710]

Sweetheart, Please don't try using that huge roller! I've tried to use one that was somewhat smaller and it was still too heavy when loaded with paint - and especially when you're doing ceilings! I'm in the process of painting the interior of my home and I went and bought the standard sized rollers! Also got extension poles - those save me a lot of work. I'd love to hire a professional, but it just isn't in my budget - I'm 71 and live on Social Security. I'm sure a professional painter will look at my walls and say, "yep, she painted this alright!" but it'll be a whole lot better than the way it looks now, so I'll live with it. ha.

[@OJoyBaby]

@@margaretd3710 That makes a lot of sense. Thank you!

[@donaldjthomson]

Plastic WOOD. To be used on WOOD. Not gypsum 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@stargateproductions]

Really questioned that one myself. I personally use speed hide spackle that drys in 15 minutes.

[@carlcox7332]

You should always buckle the leg straps 1st if you fall it can snap your ankle like a twig

[@MBSK-xw4ff]

As a painter i can say he’s speed is like anyone’s else and important thing when you paint…don’t rush and try ALWAYS to have paint on roller.

[@aanishchyk3890]

You Sir are a top tier painter. Great video. Advising to have longer roller is helpful. No other video ever talks about this,

[@connorvaughan8078]

As a decorater i wouldnt recommend anything his showing in this. Dont use wood filler on plastered walls they take more coats to cover and harder to rub down just use easy fill. Cut your ceiling in with a brush and rad roller with a pair of steps dont be lazy and use a 12" roller. I use long pile and back roll it till paint is flat. And doors can be rolled and layed of with a brush.

[@Huntington446]

true..I do the same

[@Mockduck2020]

I agree! Why is he using wood filler on a wall? 🥴

[@michaelmcgee2026]

Stick to decorating

[@charlie-obrien]

These all seemed like reasonable time saving practices to me. If they don't work for you, so be it. - Former pro painter

[@pheelingoode1646]

Enjoyed the video. But really homeowners using stilts ?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

just an option, they’re not for everyone

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you expect to have homeowners take you serious when you recommend using commercial grade tools. Come on guys!@@HomeRepairTutor

[@trishtaylor1893]

I'm a contractor and do floors paint, etc. But I do have to say your a good teacher, clear spoken and I learned a few tricks from you brother. And as far as all people talking about stilts ----- then don't use them if your not sure. He just showed how easier it can make job if your capable. Common sense people. Thanks for videos brother. Keep up the good work. Peace....

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thank you 🙏🏼

[@1220elm]

As a painter (25 years), those tips for do it yourself are absolutely ridiculous. I could paint a good part of a customers house for the cost of that equipment. Let alone time lost from work after falling off those stilts...

[@leohiggins7737]

As a 40 year painter I have seen many pros spend months and money recuperating from stilt injuries.

[@zeke112964]

I'm sure every homeowner owns a pair of stilts and knows how to use them

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

They lost me as soon as they strapped that rig on. Those things are actually illegal in my country for health and safety reasons

[@michaelfarar4232]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Personally I find a pogo stick to my liking.

[@Wild-Dad]

What you can do is buy a low level platform that is only about 18” to 2’ in height. You can get two or three of them and place them along side a wall. It will bring you up close enough to be able to reach the ceiling/wall seam to do the cutting in with the paint. They are not as expensive as a ladder and will easily fold away (depending on the manufacturer) for storage. Look for them during sales at hardware stores to get multiple ones. They are good to use anywhere and for many projects. You may not have versatility of the stilts, but they are better for those of us who may be balance challenged. I will have to look for that roller with the covered end piece. That looks like a time saving item. I use a foam roller with slits cut into it for use on ceilings with heavily textured surfaces like a stippled surface.

[@misha2197]

Thank you, that's what I was thinking.

[@misha2197]

@@michaelfarar4232 Lol!

[@tomsanders9491]

I've been using stilts for decades. You can get seriously hurt if you lack agility and balance. We use 18" roller whenever possible--3/8 or 1/2" lambfab sleeves leave the best finish on plaster, drywall and 1/4" mohair for doors. I don't recommend anyone spraying doors if they have not been trained. That airless he is using pumps more than 1/2 gallon per minute. I use HVLP for doors and get a car-like finish every time

[@jamesrobinson3773]

I've been painting for 33 years. The best drop cloth for slippery surfaces is actually something you can get at a place like Jo-Ann Fabrics or other fabric stores. Insulated drapery material has a rubber backing and can be bought in bolts and torn in two long runs. Purdy products are definitely the leader in the painting tool industry. Wooster is also an excellent choice. As far as rolling popcorn textured ceilings you're better off spraying it or using an oil-based product because the texture is water-based, so the waterborne latex will activate it and all that textures going to come off on your roller.

[@ericgustafson7287]

Don't paint popcorn, remove it! Once painted, you can't remove it safely by wetting it. My wife wanted to do that to our ceilings. Thankfully, I was able to talk her out of that mess. If it is already painted you can skim coat with drywall compound, but that is a big job and takes practice to get it right.

[@outlaw5094]

Hey man ,I dont wanta see ya get hurt, so Im just gonna tell ya when you strap on stilts, do the leg staps first, then the feet, .. so if ya were to get off balance while strappin in you can still use your legs and land on your feet...trust me you dont want to learn this lesson the hard way...I was born into the sheetrock & paint trade ,been doin it for over 50 yrs...and Ive seen alot of fools .." claim to be experienced "...strap up wrong and bust that a$$..

[@rncine]

I can see me in stilts and then my dog needs to go potty☺️

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Remember to duck before you go through the door and to put the roller or brush down as well😂

[@caroll6261]

LMAO

[@carycoller3140]

The only painting hack I need is to pay a painter, I go to the store, come back home and it's done. That's my hack.

[@donnash5813]

And we thank you for the work.

[@carycoller3140]

@@donnash5813 And I thank you for doing it 😂.

[@sweetbread9008]

We thank you for the work and the next painters in line will thank you also. It’s much nicer to work behind a clean professional that used the proper material for the substrates as well as did a clean job.

[@jackwardley3626]

18 inches don't save you time

[@lynnmitchell5851]

There is a reason why there are professional painters. Too many reasons to explain. Smdh

[@eugenebrown4163]

If you are using a professional painter there are only 2 reasons: You got money to burn or you are lazy as blank. You are going to pay a person or persons to paint a room for 1000.00 that you could do for the cost of the paint. Painting is not exact rocket science. It is not like you are doing carpentry. Each painter that does a video gives a different tip along with these that says they have painted for 30 years and or retired. They over charge you and I understand because that is solely how they make a living. A true handy man will do it for 3/4 tp 1/2 the cost with the job the same. I have yet to do a job and someone has complained. I get recommendations based on my work and I do it as a side job. So take any tips from this man to help you do it yourself. Be he doing the job in the video he is making a killing.

[@lynnmitchell5851]

By the way, the paint and supplies are always included in the price of the job. You do have a contract for each project, right. I have never heard of anyone charging $1000 for one room. Not only do you not know painting, you have no business skills. If you knew what you were doing, and you knew how to make money, it wouldn't be a side job. My husband also did carpentry and laid floors, on the side. Not because we needed the money. Because people were impressed with his work and our homes, and they appreciated his stellar, legal standards. With all the chemicals and liabilities involved in painting, what do you mean it's not rocket science. What you mean is you don't have a license which is illegal. Do you know how to pressure wash, sand, mix colors and dilute paints. Do you know the difference between oil based and water based paints. Do you know how to tape and do drywall. No one uses stilts. Liability, duh. When you choose to take your bitterness out on other people, know what you are talking about. Smdh

[@eugenebrown4163]

@@lynnmitchell5851I really want to reply to your rant. But instead of replying I suggest you take 2 midols. It seems like you really need them.

[@eugenebrown4163]

Ok slick on her period. How much do charge for a 12 by 12 everything painted?

[@kajuta240]

Paint and Fast should not be in the same sentence. This is why flippers are a cancer, the buyer ends up getting lipstick on a pig with corners cut; yet still ends up paying a premium.

[@imout671]

Walking on stilts with a bucket of paint in a customers house is way too risky. Lol. I use an aluminum folding bench instead of a ladder.

[@wwaynemcg]

You can fall and spill paint from a bench just as easily as you can on stilts. Just sayin'

[@NoxiousRex]

I use bench too but sometimes need regular 2 foot ladder for small bathrooms. Plus bench can be little bulky to drag around. I really like the stilts idea lol. Could definitely use it on some jobs. I do agree about floors in people's house. I'm sure theres a solution for that. We cover wood with rosin typically. You can also plastic inbetween layers of rosin on people's tables for tools.

[@terenchion1]

The hardest thing about this demo is the ''Walking on stilts'' I would of fell off by now.....!! plus god knows where u would buy them!!

[@charlesfrank7854]

And they are not cheap.

[@elainephleps4705]

I use 2step stools put them fairly close together where your cutting in. Use one step over too next. Then reach over and move too next spot you need too cut in. You don't have too get up and down. And easyier than climbing a ladder. Step stools with the handle on the top work best.

[@billh4185]

This is a much better tip than the stilts. I can't even imagine a homeowner that has little painting experience trying to walk around and cut in with stilts lol.

[@SyrupyBeard]

Invest in a "Mobile step stand". Thank me later

[@billh4185]

@@SyrupyBeard I use a 2 plank mini scaffold. I paint for a living but check these videos out on occasion to see if there's something new I can learn or a new product I'm not familiar with.

[@SyrupyBeard]

@@billh4185 Stilts seem okay if you're proficient enough with them but not everyone is going to be able to use them. I like the Cotterman 2 step mobile step stand because you can slide it easy and it stays in place once you put pressure on it. Very good invenstment for me 🙂

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Stilts is a sure way to the emergency room and a ten thousand dollar bill from the orthopedic surgeon. The worst part about painting is moving all the crap in a room. You're going to negotiate around all that stuff on stilts?

[@mnelson505]

45min mud works really well to patch as well. Dries fast and doesn't shrink either. Thanks for the other tips.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thank you and great tip, setting type joint compound works as well 👍🏼

[@mattf49006]

Fast set powder type mud has a catalyst that will flash through paint...you end up pre priming it anyways

[@stargateproductions]

But you got to prime that as well. In fact most products you have to prime.

[@giuseppefusciardi192]

Hi mike great video.I have used most of your suggestions over the years.The idea of using any plastic to protect floors is not good .The paint drips stay wet for a long time .so are often carried to unprotected surfaces. Plastic is only good to protect furniture.construction paper or good cotton dust sheets are the way to go .Regards

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

giuseppe fusciardi just roll your carpet to middle of room,!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Use several layers of dust sheets to prevent seep through, or add newspaper.

[@amontri3246]

I've been painting for 35 years and I would never encourage anyone to use stilts I actually discourage it I've seen a ton of horrible accidents from home owners to professionals and sadly some fatal

[@georgedodd4107]

thank you for that info

[@leonel1717]

please tell me about the fatal ones

[@onkouth]

Some good advice buddy, Ive seen these used properly by seasoned plasterers and even that made me think about the dangers, for anyone else they look absolutely lethal. Everyone Listen to amon tri, the man speaks with wisdom!

[@terrynorman1222]

amon tri I agree I’m nervous looking at ppl who sheet rock or lasted on those things😂😂😂I’m not to lazy to move a ladder😂😂👍🏽👍🏽an I’m a female!

[@LDeezy662]

Tend to agree I have fallen on mine once when they were up all the way (about 4 feet) however I find it hard to believe someone died but I guess it's def possible anything can happen on a construction site

[@tequilacollins]

Very best timesaver I ever used was an electric paint roller. A pump takes the paint right from a bucket (1 or 5 gal), through the handle, and into a special roller where the paint then comes out and saturates the nap on the roller. This saves time & your back because you never have to bend down to get more paint. As long as your thumb is on the pump button, you just keep rolling. You can do a whole bedroom in 20 minutes (not including the masking & cutting). There's also a LOT less dripping because you aren't moving the roller constantly from the wall to the paint pan & back all the time.

[@bigj3339]

Tom Collins....thanks for sharing. Which electronic paint roller brand do you recommend?

[@tequilacollins]

@@bigj3339 I don't remember the brand I used. All I remember is it was bought at Lowes for about $100, 10 years ago. Ex GF got custody of it, so I don't have it to look.

[@bigj3339]

@@tequilacollins thanks for responding!

[@lifeandtruthchurch]

As a professional painter, a couple of thoughts. First, thanks for making the video. I had never seen a corner roller and plan on looking for one. I have seen drywall finishers using stilts, but never painters. Walking around on stilts on a job site seems like a good way to fall and get hurt. Plus, you will need to carry your paint pot in your hand instead of letting it rest on your ladder, which can cause you to get tired a lot faster. As far as brushes go...I prefer a 3" flat tipped brush, especially the Purdy Pro Stiff (blue bristled). We go through a set of new brushes about once a month on our jobs, and any other brush just can't take the abuse and are quick to lose form. An angled 2 1/2" brush is good for cutting in baseboards or other trim, but I would try to not use it to cut in ceilings or walls. Finally, any plastic put on carpets or any floor for that matter will quickly become your worst enemy. You can easily step on a drop of paint, and since it tends to not dry on plastic, you'll wind up tracking it all over the house. Rubber backed cloth dropcloths work much better. We use 4'x12' cloths and just run them along the perimeter of the room, unless of course you are painting ceilings too, in which case you'd cover the entire floor. In some instances, we will first put plastic on the floor, then cover that with paper (all taped very well, of course), particularly when spraying. One final detail...please sand anything you cover holes with once it's dry. Otherwise you'll see an outline of it under the paint.

[@btrswt35]

I worked for a painter a long time ago and we always found the best sealer for knots in wood trim was white shellac.

[@GreenDragonPainting]

Exactly, knots will bleed back through oil also over time. BIN shellac primer is the best. Dries alot quicker than the "fast drying" oil primers

[@seangonzalez9025]

I can do very good painting work without tarps and with furniture still in the room. I painted a few neighbors and my homes whole insides. Ppl are always shocked that i work so fast but still so clean and organized while doing so. Then again, im a artist and just have very steady hands. One guy said i paint like im doing surgery

[@carolegeddes998]

Gread video. I just learned a better way to cut in wall to ceiling by watching you unload the excess paint on the wall, slant the brush more and use longer sweeping motions. As for the stilts? Maybe best for circus peformers working part time as painters. 🤣 For us typical folks, a hospital stay won't save much time or money. (However I do admire your ability to navigate on them). Thank you for your tips.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thank you and totally understand the stilts! Those slanted Purdy brushes are excellent. Little pricey but worth it

[@davesterchele2679]

Go to the bathroom BEFORE you put the drywall stilts on.

[@SebleBekeleGizaw]

Thank you

[@mercedesdaye2931]

How do you get the paint on that big roller. I guess I would need a bigger tray. I have never seen one that big though. I like the stilts idea.

[@dochi1958]

They sell trays & buckets for them. Trays much cheaper & buckets better for those that paint A LOT.

[@dburch7894]

That 18 inch roller is pretty damned heavy. Just saying, something to consider.

[@trowercroy153]

Especially if you"re rolling a ceiling with it.

[@paultaylor9273]

Its not that much heavier though

[@Mockduck2020]

@@paultaylor9273 twice as heavy?

[@andya6008]

I have, and have used and 18” roller once, once. You do not realize the weight until after a room and the next day you will feel it. 5 gallon bucket and pair screen with a normal roller and you will be good to go and, I think much faster. As you can move the bucket near you when needed with less fuss and mess. But that is my opinion.

[@michaelmcgee2026]

No way in hell a 9" roller is faster than an 18" roller.

[@nicoelgreeko]

I will take some of these tips for future use, so, THANK YOU!

[@truthseeker1181]

Men like you don’t hear this enough, but thank you for your hard work!

[@bettysmith4527]

Agreed, we need contractors and painters etc. badly!!

[@mattf49006]

Odd you'd brush away from the wet edge while cutting in....always brush into the wet edge lifting slightly to avoid brush marks

[@deanob1982]

you only get brush marks if you press heavy handed, and if professional you go as close as you can with your roller to or along the edge to cover alledged brush marks

[@mattf49006]

@@deanob1982 ..maintaining a wet edge and brushing into it is paint apprenticeship 101 you won't have to screw around trying to hide them with a roller ..never start a brush stroke in wet paint and brush away from it...i don't care how light your hand is or how long you've painted..you'll see it

[@deanob1982]

@@mattf49006 suppose everyone has thier own hints tips and tricks,, mine works for moi,, 45 years experience

[@mattf49006]

@@deanob1982 fair enough..however ive found it easier to do a job correctly the first go around than to do it twice to cover up the mistakes...adios

[@deanob1982]

@@mattf49006 same i dont get mistakes ;) amigo

[@macD723]

Want a good brush for cutting it? Get the Whizz brush from Lowe's. It's not only angled, it's also beveled. The tip follows where ever the back side of the brush goes. Cuts time significantly.

[@Rockin_Roll]

these are NOT meant for DIY home owners, In fact, I tried the 18" roller on a ceiling paint job, hoping to save all kinds of time.....after about 1.5 passes.....(Overhead work)...it starts to get very heavy....had to go back to the 9" roller...!!!

[@bloodbucket2847]

justin case wimp lol jk

[@bloodbucket2847]

Sheridan Isashitstain he also never tells you about rolling parallel with the light source on your final pass as it will be less likely to show overlapping marks. I guess this is more or less a beginners home owners shortcuts from the normal 20 rolls of tape and 500 yards of plastic homeowners tend to go crazy overboard with LOL

[@Rockin_Roll]

sometimes, I wish I was 20 years old, again......(but, not really)............

[@jacksonpuckett6115]

Despite what other people say, great video. Especially for larger houses. Most people with larger houses and tall ceilings will happily pay someone to paint their house. If you're a true DIY'er you won't be afraid to use stilts. Quick and to the point on all tips. Very relateable if you've just started painting your house. That angled brush is probably my favorite tip. I've had a hard time getting comfortable with a brush and that tip will help me. The doors is a pretty good idea, I thought it was easiest to paint them mounted. Fortunately I work in a shop with a paint booth I could maybe knock them all out at once. Thanks and you are a better teacher than you think.

[@rjserra5535]

Thanks for posting the video. It's always interesting to see how someone handles a common trade. It's too bad there are so many haters in the comment section.

[@sweetbread9008]

R J Serra the haters aren’t exactly hating. Not from what I’m seeing. It benefits the economy and the homeowners to hire professionals. Not to mention the environment when fools are still using oil based material.

[@redman3583]

I like it. Drywall stilts, yes. Oil base Primer, yes. You're a professional. I am a good DIY painter. We can't edge like you. I love the sure line edger. I have painted 3 house with it.it is a short nap with 2 wheels on the edge. You have to make usre you keep the wheels clean and the edge clean, but I just continuosly clean it on my pants.

[@mrsavedbygrace2569]

I use an extension pole with a handle attachment to cut in ceilings.

[@chekyerego]

I've been a painter for 40 years. I'd rather use a 9 inch roller with a grid in a 5 gallon bucket. Or even a 7 inch mini and a 2 gallon bucket. Paint trays are for amateurs. I don't know what you'd dip that gigantic roller in. Maybe that roller is for tract home contractors. IDK. Do it your selfers are better off with smaller tools, generally. And don't put roller stipple on trim.

[@mrsavedbygrace2569]

I agree with painting out of the bucket. I would love to see some newbie trying to master a 18in roller.

[@jalapeno6847]

40 years here and I agree on the 9" roller, I use the 3/4" nap roller usually from Dunn Edwards, holds more paint goes further with less splatter and drips. I have rolled entire hospital rooms with no drop cloths and after rolling a wall I just wipe a drop or two from the floor with a wet rag. Of course on carpet I used drop cloths.

[@e.mcm.9076]

Thank you for the tips! Very well done video!

[@StellaForteStellaForte]

The kind of brushes I like to use ARE, not The kind of brushes I like to use is”. You may carry on. You are clearly a capable, knowledgeable professional.

[@joylouise5417]

StellaForte19 Good grief, this is a video about painting, not grammar. However YOU are the person in error. Subject of sentence is the word ‘kind’ which is singular. Prepositional phrase ‘of brushes’ is plural but does not change the actual subject-as explained by a bona fide English teacher. Go back to painting!

[@StellaForteStellaForte]

Joy Louise When a raw nerve is touched, the need to justify is intense. I suggest you omit subjectivity from your Google search. In other news, it is interesting how we always focus on the negative and ignore the gracious compliment contained in comments. Experiment over. Human nature demonstrated. I wish you well.

[@TooJubeJM1]

It's a luxury having an empty room. Really good advice about the correct nap and corner roller. Thank you.

[@johnjacobsen2736]

the 18" roller does not apply evenly. It's terrible. It saturates on the edges and gaps in the middle. Don't go larger than a 12" roller with a good solid traditional frame. I found a good quality 12" roller to be the best time saver.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Yeah he doesn’t look like he knows what he is doing, I’m sure he made this video to just screw with people 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@gititgiitit5450]

@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 he made this video to sell products

[@ladivasobougie706]

This video came right on time! Thank you😊😊😊

[@HomeRepairTutor]

awesome!! Sounds like you have some painting projects in the future 😊

[@iketheranter9126]

Pick of nap thickness is key. 3/8 thin naps don't carry enough paint to get down the wall. For production, a 3/4 can be used if you use a very lite pressure last pass.

[@billvetter5328]

As we just recently moved into a home that needs updating, I will be doing a great deal of painting. Some of these tips make a lot of sense, and I will be putting them to use soon... Thx...

[@outside-atlast9113]

Thank you, that really helps. I'm a painter from just outside Toronto. I have an airless sprayer too. I have small triangle or pyramids that I use for painter doors but yours are much bigger and bitter and you can stack door on top of each other, that's cool. Thanks again from Canada. Tim

[@wilcocharlie7233]

Thanks for the great tips. Much appreciated :)

[@lisaschuster686]

Great cut-in tip! I couldn’t figure out why I kept screwing up with a glob here and there. Thanks so much. I do feel we should be using less rather than more plastic, and maybe just pulling the drop cloth up right away in case of an accident. But a great, short, straight-to-the-point video!

[@danjiles]

I can fix just about anything but I HATE painting. Never have like it. Good video.

[@2olvets443]

In my day brushes with angles were called sash brushes. Another good brush is large round brushes with horse hair. Forgot to mention nap so back to edit. I use only 1/4” nap on Sheetrock walls. 3/4 for textured ceilings and 1/2” for Monterey Drag walls (blown mudd on walls then floated).

[@avig144]

I’m a beginner, and was just searching around. This is an excellent video and I really appreciate you taking the time to share all this knowledge! Great job and good luck with your channel!

[@Sooner85]

Hey how’s the painting business going? I’m looking to start myself just wondering if it’s worth it?

[@remodelingjames]

I can’t believe the comments are turned on !

[@matthewwarfield4302]

Stilts, smilts... He lost me smearing that crap on the wall to fill a nail hole! PATCH & PAINT is the goo to use and a dab from the finger fills just the hole. We call what he did a dog turd and have to fix them to get the wall flat looking again...

[@kellychase6601]

EXCELLENT Video!!! So Informative and Helpful. Thank YOU So Much-:)

[@sweetbread9008]

As a professional coatings specialists of 28 years in the industry I found this video highly entertaining. I couldn’t stop laughing at some points. Thank you for the great time. Some of the comments are awesome too. Haha. Made my day.

[@faisal-ca]

Thumbs up for using 18 inch roller. It was a big success for me. I never painted ceiling so can't say anything about it. Also , 9 x 12 feet drop cloth was more flexible than laying plastic sheet. Plastic or paper sheets stick with the feet and move as you walk on them. You can also slip while painting walls around stairs area. Also, always check with painter's guidelines what type of roller (Polyester or White Dove or other) should be used for the paint type you have picked. I use Sherwin Williams and they recommend Polyester based sleeve for their thicker paints and White Dove for more thin ones.

[@johnjtplastering6991]

I use these stilts to plaster some ceiling they take a lot of getting used to

[@Cyallaire]

Tip: DON'T buy a house with cathedral ceilings and DON'T agree to paint somebody else's house with cathedral ceilings. You were brave to use the stilts. This guy could go from house painter to circus performer. : )

[@rumplestiltskin3814]

Stilts are dangerous af unless you know what you're doing. ERs make good money from people learning how to use them. 😀😁 Not much efficiency when you're laid up injured and out of commission.

[@SpookyFow]

I guess I spend too much time cleaning my gear. Everything I own after every job I've ever done looks like new. Your brush made me cringe. And you're not saving any time using a 18 inch roller. Those are made specifically to push in paint sprayed on exterior stucco. Don't use oil based primer if you're going to be using water based paint. It'll bleed. It always does. KILLZ works just fine. Those door stackers are great though. And that carpet shield is a god send.

[@georgeh.5746]

Have used oil base primer on stains and neither have ever bleed through new latex paint. As for his gear that was a mess. Hope he was in middle of job and after will get cleaned

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Thank you for the great tips. Do you recommend to first wash brand new roller to remove roller lint prior to first-time use of new roller? I hate roller lint on walls.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

we like Purdy rollers for that reason, their White Dove line doesn’t leave any lint behind

[@charliew7478]

Roll new roller cover over sticky side of tape and remove lint

[@nursenatedawg]

Ma Ma just roll some cp66 tape over it and remove before use. Takes care of the lint

[@childebrand1]

I always buy lint-free roller sleeves.

[@sweetbread9008]

Buying lint free alone won’t always help. Especially if the product you’re working in has a high tack rate. As the material gets sticky it pulls the fibers. Of course, any professional will know of this and stop working back into the material before the problem occurs. Run the roller skin on the sticky side of tape before dipping it into the material.

[@nursenatedawg]

None of these are beneficial tips for homeowners, lol. I run a painting and contracting company, and wouldn’t recommend any of these for a homeowner

[@wesleyburke7514]

Plastic wood.... Come on