How to Paint a Room for Beginners

[@GinaLay]

Thank you! I am about to paint a bedroom for the first time all on my own! ❤ Your video I helpful and I appreciate your help!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You're welcome! You got this!!

[@FernandoCastro-rg7wi]

How’d it go?

[@Carloshernade]

She screwed up now theres 12k worth of damages and painted over it blsck ​@FernandoCastro-rg7wi

[@shellmaker10]

Great video! I am a general contractor and someone asked me how to paint a bathroom. I knew if I searched KZbin long enough I would find the right video.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you! :)

[@richardworks481]

Did you learn anything ,playing

[@Ms.T2U]

Finally! A woman who explained the process on a level of a super new beginner! You've gained a new subi 😅😅.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I'm happy you found me! Welcome!

[@Makini50]

This is such a great video! It really helped me prepare to paint my bathroom. I even watched it while I was painting to make sure I was on track. lol Thanks again!!!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! :)

[@barbaraforth5387]

Brilliant, such a confidence boost!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you! You've got this!

[@Hiro-127]

I am a teen studying to become an architect and naturally my sense of aesthetic is a lot, sadly my parents dont have that and I thougth I would do a little make over for them and this worked beautifully! I had no mess what's so ever and they were so happy when they saw how it turned out 10/10 amazing tutorial

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I am so happy to hear that!! Thank you! And keep on creating!!

[@idkevenlnowanymoreee4258]

Video helped sm I was told I couldn’t do it myself and I should get help but I took on the challenge alone and used your video as guidance thank you

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I am so happy it was helpful! I really do believe that painting is something everyone can do!

[@FernandoCastro-rg7wi]

How’d it go

[@wild_free_homestead]

Here's a tip for the paint can. That valley in the can that the lid sits into. Poke some holes in it. Then the paint that gets in there after you pour will fall back into the can and the lid won't get stuck on from all that paint drying.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Yes, great tip!!

[@MikePotts-n2x]

Another tip, is if you like using tape make a tongue on the end of the paint tin with the tape it gives better pour and keeps tin clean.

[@jld4870]

Great tip thank u!

[@LindaAAdams-ce8pv]

Good information. Would have been nice to have a video pan of the finished room. Thank you.

[@junhyuckseo7577]

Your video helps me a lot. I come to feel more comfortable and confident in painting. Let’s go shopping for paint!!!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Yay! I am so happy it was helpful!

[@markelliott4802]

Well done young lady, an actual video for beginners. Not just trying to show off how good you are. Bravo, although your work is spot on. You've done a brilliant beginner's guide. From a fellow painter, well explained and great video 😊

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you so much!

[@rc1983]

Wow! Very helpful. I feel like I can now proceed with my project. Thank you

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@susan3645]

Thank you so much for all your helpful tips! About to start my diy project and I feel much more confident ❤

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I am so happy to hear that this was helpful!

[@ruby6734]

Your tips and hacks are so useful and detailed, I feel like I can start painting good as a beginner. Thanks ❤

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I'm so happy it could be helpful!

[@oakman2989]

Oh my gosh this is amazing! Angled brush with stiff bristles for cutting. Thank you for your detailed and well paced video. I am repainting a bedroom this weekend and your little tips here and there are very eye opening 🙏

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You’re so welcome! I’m happy it was helpful! 😊

[@oakman2989]

@@mrsashleyfrench yes! You give so many little details that i would not have considered. I can't wait to jump on this this weekend.

[@booksandcoffee123]

Thanks!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you so much!!

[@thlee4003]

fabulous 👏👏 A detailed video for beginner.Exactly DIY Video for me to start my first painting. Thank you so much for your sharing, Well done!

[@6ocean31]

Another hack for a paint liner is the use aluminum foil. I like the trash bag idea too.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Yes, I have definitely used foil before too :)

[@itsallperfectlynormal9805]

If you use a store bag, turn it inside out so the paint doesn't touch the printing on the bag. That can lift off into the paint... ask me how I know 😌

[@feliciacardone8900]

Thank you. I'm a painter but still appreciate people like you. Great job in your office❤

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you so much!

[@michellesaldanha2237]

Probably the best video for beginners

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@Rachelannku]

That was the best video for painting I've ever seen .. great job . .I learned so much from your video. Thank you

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!! I am so happy it was helpful!

[@alexgorlechen5059]

Very helpful. Thank you. My son wants a purple room. Wish me luck!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

How fun! You got this!

[@vischetty7736]

You’re such a pro. Thanks Ashley! ❤

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you so much!

[@adnan18716]

@@mrsashleyfrenchHi, do I need to do sanding before I start painting? Also, what should I do if I wanna paint the ceiling.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

@@adnan18716 the only sanding you should really need to sand is any areas that you patched holes and/or used nail hole filler. But you don't need to sand the normal walls. If you are also painting the ceiling, I would treat it like another wall. So I would do the cutting-in first like you would do on a wall and then roll the ceiling.

[@happyharry7331]

I use foil to wrap brushes , rollers overnight I find it easier to remove than plastic film. This time of year with the days being greyer, when I am cutting in I use one of those head torches which really illuminates the area you are painting

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Those are both great tips! I never thought about using a head lamp and it's such a smart idea! Thank you!

[@happyharry7331]

@@mrsashleyfrench I also bought a fortress paint kettle from screwfix really brilliant one side has a magnetic for holding the paint brush the other side is wide enough to hold a four inch paintbrush ideal if your up a ladder trying to paint/ cut in 👍👍

[@Cntos_Smile]

You’re so beautiful ❤ and your motivational videos for the beginners. Love you thanks

[@suriyanaturalhealthcoach]

You have great potential to grow on KZbin, the way you teach and cover things that amateurs like me are looking for but not sure why you didn't make that much video here! go fo it, you are great however I just watched one of your videos! :)

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you so much!

[@EmekaAnthony-hv8be]

Thanks a million times my dearest sister ❤️ l really cherished what you did.

[@Belthorian]

Tip, when cutting in, ;eave about a half of an inch gap between the edge and your paint line. The reason for that is once the paint dries a bit you go back and do the final cut in, the paint brush will move over the painted surface much smoother and much easer to control those fine motor skills and you will get a much better cut in without making the occasional mistake and getting paint on the ceiling or baseboard.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Great tip!!

[@stephaniecoomey2356]

@@mrsashleyfrench thalf an inch gap? maybe 1-2mm MAX.

[@healthinmotion]

Great teaching . I appreciate it so much.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You're welcome! :)

[@rajnirvan3336]

That idea about wrapping film around brush dipped in emulsion I've shown to amateurs. With solvent paints similarly you can leave brush or rollers dipped in water. Then shake off water when use again. Or if you have in USA a Vapour Box called Brush Mate here in UK. Its basically a box engineered to store wet solvent brushes. It can last 6 to 8 months stored tightly. When you finish a job one day store in box shut the lid. Next day with remain soft. Its a great investment and saves time from constantly cleaning out solvent paints or a regular basis

[@mrsashleyfrench]

That box sounds so handy! I am going to look for one here. Thank you!

[@rajnirvan3336]

@mrsashleyfrench No worries 👍. Trust me be all worthwhile

[@kyibobpeb]

Thank you for this video. I've painted walls before but never a room. I'm getting ready to do that and wanted to do my research beforehand. Your tips are so helpful and I appreciate your calm demeanor. Been watching too many mansplaining type videos and they were starting to grate my nerves 😂😂😂😂

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I’m so happy it was helpful! ☺️

[@ShawnGibbon-df7pr]

Nice video for a beginner like myself

[@befabulouslyone]

OK! Thank you, I didn't know you was to remove the tape while the paint is still wet. OK makes alot of sense now.

[@Mrstevejackson100]

When rolling the woodwork or trim, you need to tip it out. Also using a 5 gallon bucket and screen is great. Get brush cases in plastic, your brush will stay wet for at least a week. Pro painter 37 years.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Great tips, thank you!

[@tiac9211]

This video is Very helpful

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you! I'm glad it could help :)

[@rochelledismuke7811]

Great video...I am inspired to paint my whole house interior...

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Yay! I love hearing that! You've got this!

[@Belthorian]

Tip, when you get a new roller, use a lint roller on it instead or wrapping the whole thing up in painters tape. It saves time and tape.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@carmenmendez7896]

Hi Ashley! Just ran into your channel looking to do an accent wall on my own. You are amazing!!! Do you do skim coating on walls? If so I would love to see a tutorial!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Hi there! I haven' had the need to skim coat any walls yet. My walls do have an orange peel texture but I leave it be and do all my accent walls on them as they are :)

[@carmenmendez7896]

@@mrsashleyfrench Good morning! Thank you so much for your reply. I am actually thinking of doing the same thing, but you make these accent walls look so easy! They are so beautiful and give the room so much character and class! Definitely seems easier than skim coating my whole house with mud! 🙂 I am going to be studying your tutorials. Only thing is that I am afraid of those miter saws. 😕

[@mrsashleyfrench]

@@carmenmendez7896 I was afraid when I first started too. Watch my "How to use a Miter Saw" video and I recommend starting with a small miter saw to feel more comfortable. One with a 7.25" blade is a great smaller size for a beginner.

[@carmenmendez7896]

@@mrsashleyfrench Thank you so much for the advice and I am definitely going to watch your "How To" video! 🥰 I am so happy I found you!

[@suriyanaturalhealthcoach]

your doing great teaching thank you please make a video about priming as well.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

well done. BTW.. your makeup is on point, very nice :)

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you! :)

[@salm942]

Great video, thanks. Is it not necessary to sand the walls?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

No, I can't think of any scenario where you would need to sand a wall.

[@anastasiagill3893]

I need to repaint my entire living area and I've been so intimidated but your video was so helpful. Now I'm actually excited to tackle this massive project!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You've got this! You will be amazed at how transformed the space will look and feel after it is painted! :)

[@janifferlee9235]

Great video! Since we remove the tape when the paint is wet, Do I re-tape the area when I go back to do a second coat of cut in paint?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I always do a thick coat for the cutting-in so that I don't have to go back and do a second coat. So I tape up my room, cut-in with a thick coat going over the area very generously with my paint (but without drips or runs) and then pull the tape off while the paint is still wet. Doing a nice thick coat with a brush is equivalent to doing two coats. :)

[@dominikafrelkowska5264]

Hello! Amazing video, I will use the tips this weekend to paint my bedroom. I have one question, you have paint samples on the walls, same as me. One of my samples is quite a lot darker (dark green) and a different finish (vinyl matt) to the other 2 that are faded dark green and complete matt finish. Would you suggest I sand and paint that square of paint white/use a primer? I really don't want to spend lots of money and time and have this sample visible. Thank you in advance!!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I wouldn't sand them since that may change the texture in that spot but I would recommend painting them with a primer or white paint if you have it. I didn't do that in this room and you could still slightly see my test spots on the wall even after I painted two coats in this room. I wish I had painted over mine first with primer.

[@dominikafrelkowska5264]

@mrsashleyfrench already sanded mine and put on some white paint 😪 should I hope it comes out OK or should I sand the whole wall? Thanks for responding!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

@@dominikafrelkowska5264 It will probably be just fine :) let me know how it turns out!

[@hudsontruong9518]

Do you know what’s the name of the counter top you have in your kitchen? It’s beautiful. Noticing it when you show the trick on keeping the paint brush in between painting session.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

It's Vadara brand quartz and the exact one is called Sereno Gold.

[@julietongue5895]

Helpful video! But I have always been confused - by cutting in with a thick or semi-thick coat and then rolling another 1-2 coats of paint over that then doesn't the cutting in portion end up getting the equivalent of 4 coats of paint vs the wall getting 2 coats? I have done that in the past and it ends up looking like a ring of extra paint, especially around the ceiling/wall intersection. How do I avoid this?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

So I don't roll over the cut-in portion. I only roll up to the cut-in portion and just barely overlap it where the two areas meet. If you are using a quality paint, it won't matter if you do get some of the rolled paint onto the cut-in portion because after 2 coats of quality paint, the paint is as dark or pigmented as it will be (whether you layer 2 coats or 4). Now, if you are using a lower quality paint (like the cheapest one on the shelf), then it may actually take 3-4 coats of paint to reach the full depth of the color and in that case you may be able to see a difference in darkness between the cut-in area and the rest of the wall. Also, I had a friend paint with me once and she would put barely any paint on her roller and when she rolled the wall the layer of paint she was applying was so thin. If you do this, then your walls will take more than 2 coats to reach the full depth of the color and you would be able to see a difference between the cut-in and the rolled area. Make sure you have an adequate amount of paint on the roller and when the paint starts to roll thin, add more paint to the roller. :)

[@GilPeralta1]

Your information is really helpful ❤👍

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@kianaburden2226]

this is great. When do you need to use paint primer in your opinion?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I use primer on shiny/slick surfaces like when I paint furniture or cabinets. I also use primer to cover stains (like orange/brown water stains) or to cover a very bright or loud color (like if you are painting a red wall white).

[@kianaburden2226]

@@mrsashleyfrench you said the same thing as Google, so there’s no cutting corners I guess lol. Thanks!

[@ddb82]

Excellent video, thanks! 😎

[@shakermahmood1473]

Nice tips, would you mention the color?, manufacturer you painted, it's dark seems nice😮

[@mrsashleyfrench]

The color is Mount Etna by Sherwin Williams. I used Sherwin Williams Emerald line of paint in a matte finish.

[@evad2180]

Thanks for the great video! How long does it take to dry?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

The first coat was dry within 1 hour maybe. The second coat took longer but not more than 2-3hrs I would say.

[@khaliedwards3960]

I’m about to do a similar navy in my son’s room and also want to paint the trim and baseboards. Should the trim be a different sheen of paint?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

The sheen doesn't have to be different but I will say that semi-gloss paint is much easier to wipe clean so most people use semi-gloss on the baseboards and trim. Since this was my office and my son doesn't come in this room much, I just used the same matte sheen in here since I don't think the trim will get dirty. Plus the darker color does help to hide fingerprints so I don't think I'll need to wipe the trim or baseboards much.

[@LaToyaColeman-lm6uz]

Do you tape off around the switches?😊

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I unscrew the switch plates and remove them while painting but if you don't want to do that, you can definitely tape them.

[@holistikirsty3167]

Great video thank you! Looking to paint my bathroom...as it's only a small room, do you think I could do it all with the angled brush? Or would I still need a roller for a more even finish?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You could certainly do the whole thing with a paint brush. It will just take a bit longer than it would with a roller. But there is nothing wrong with painting the walls with the brush.

[@holistikirsty3167]

@mrsashleyfrench nice one...thanks! 🙂

[@kodan_flu_season]

Thanks now I’m ready to become a painter

[@almodo88]

Wasnt ready for the transformation...like u had all the paint stuff on then u jus got all pretty at the end... Bravo... Oh yea nice video too, very helpful.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@angcho3]

That was so helpful. Thank you!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You're welcome!

[@jaredsmith1054]

Was the paint still wet when you applied a second coat? If the wall you are painting has a darker color than the paint, would you apply a primer before the desired lighter color?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

No, the walls were pretty much dried when I applied the second coat. If you are using a good quality paint (not the cheapest brand in the hardware store), you typically don't need to use a primer. Most quality paints are now a paint+primer in one. The only time I have seen a primer needed is if the current wall color is a shade of red or burgundy and you want to paint it white. Otherwise, two coats of a good quality paint is usually all you need to cover an old color.

[@jaredsmith1054]

@@mrsashleyfrench Thank you. That is very helpful!

[@hybussa1]

I just removed the wallpaper from my walls they are pretty smooth do i need to sand and prime before i do painting. How to use primer

[@mrsashleyfrench]

If you just have bare drywall under your wallpaper then yes you would want to prime following the same steps in this video but with just one coat. If your walls are not bare drywall, and it looks like they have been painted in the past, you should be able to skip the primer and move on to painting.

[@dianaong4989]

Hi. When you clean walls before primer/paint,what do you use to clean the wall, is it dish soup and water? What is that long tool use use to clean the wall, where can I get it at? Thanks

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I typically just use water only unless the wall is really dirty with visible grease or grime, then I'd add a little dish soap to the water. The tool I used was called a Turbo Mop, here is the link: amzlink.to/az0AhbIwW346i

[@westsideanyway]

You did amazing in this video! Thanks so much

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@priyajoshi2323]

fantastic explanation. Thank you so so much!

[@rmanS2C]

How do I know if I need to peel off the old wall paper vs just sanding and cleaning it?

[@Katie-pw2zo]

Really helpful thanks

[@Pdblee]

Not sure if you will cover this just starting the video but which do you do first the walls or the trim, I mean which do you paint first?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I recommend painting the walls first, then the baseboards/trim last. That way you are starting at the top and essentially working your way down the wall. Otherwise, if you paint your baseboards first, then paint your wall, you chance dripping some paint off your roller onto your freshly painted baseboards.

[@Pdblee]

Thanks I have a kitchen to paint and I am not looking forward to it.

[@MikePotts-n2x]

Ceiling and coving first, then walls then your door facings and skirting last. (skirting in uk is trim)

[@littlemama2743]

Ok. Gorgeous color! What paint color is this? And what sheen? Also, your entryway white paint is crisp! Can you share the name of that paint too? Thanks!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

The color is Mount Etna by Sherwin Williams and the entryway white color is just Pure White by Sherwin Williams.

[@TheThrivingLady]

I love this! Such a helpful video! I am planning to paint my home office and am so glad I found this. Question: If I want to keep the curtain rod holes, what would you suggest? Should I tape over the holes? I'm thinking there will still be some of the old paint showing, but it will be covered by my curtain.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You shouldn't need to tape anything. Just paint over them and the holes should still be there. The paint won't fill the holes. :)

[@joekisembo]

Great teacher

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thanks so much!

[@caribgirl8938]

amazing video. very helpful.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@StaceyFoxx]

thank you so much!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You're welcome!

[@LaToyaColeman-lm6uz]

You remove the tape after cutting in? Not after painting the room?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

You have to remove the tape while the paint is still wet or else you risk the tape pulling off some of the paint if you let it dry. So you'd have to pull off the tape right after you cut-in while it is still wet.

[@sonusiwan4932]

Good job

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@sonusiwan4932]

@mrsashleyfrench my dream work with you,

[@ann-marieagyeman6951]

Do we need to cut in for the second coat?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

No, you want to just do one thick coat for the cutting in.

[@rmanS2C]

How do I know if I need to peel off the old wall paper vs just sanding and cleaning it?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I always recommend peeling off wallpaper if possible. I would use a spray bottle, spray the wallpaper, let it sit for a few minutes and peel it off starting in the corner. You can also use a clothes steamer to steam the wallpaper first and then peel it off (steam in sections at a time). You can't really sand wallpaper, it will start tearing and shedding if you sand it. As an absolute last resort, if the wallpaper was become permanently stuck to the wall, you can seal it and paint over. I did that in this blog post of mine: mrsashleyfrench.com/blog-archives/budgetguestbathroommakeover?rq=bathroom

[@gv1967]

Very useful lessons.

[@katiecampbell8374]

Love this! Really helpful. Thank you.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Yay! I am happy it was helpful for you!

[@NhungLe-fu6os]

Do you cut and then roll, cut again, and then roll? Or only need to cut once and then roll twice?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I cut in only once and make sure to do a thick coat on the cutting in that would be equivalent to if I had done two coats of cutting in. So I cut in just once, then I roll on two coats.

[@EssieMadeline]

How long did you wait to do the 2nd coat?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

A lot of times the wall paint is already dry on the first wall by the time I finish painting the last wall and then I just start on the second coat on that first wall. Otherwise, I just give it an hour and then gently touch to see if it is dry to the touch.

[@AthyAsh]

Wow 😳😳 thanks 👍

[@abdslamfanach]

good job👍

[@Belthorian]

The whole W pattern is the perfect example of a terrible idea that gets passed around over and over and over again because people saw a video on it. Granted, most people are not an anal retentive nut bag like me, but I demand perfection from myself when painting. I mostly paint with 18 inch rollers because painting an entire room with a 9 inch roller is to time consuming in my opinion. I apply paint to the roller and start applying it to the wall exactly between the floor and ceiling. I go up to the ceiling and down to the floor in one smooth motion and repeat four times. I go back to my pan and reapply paint to my roller and then overlap the next roll about 2 inches into the previous roll, start in the middle of the wall and hit the up down, up down four times and repeat. Why I do it this way is that you are GUARANTEED to not have a single roller mark on the wall. The paint will be applied in a consistent manner from top to bottom. If you don't believe me, lay your head up against a wall and look down its length, if the painter is an amateur you will see roller marks ALL OVER the wall. If they are a pro, you will see nothing. Using the W and rolling is a bunch of different directions to fill it in is going to ALWAYS leave roller marks all over the wall as well as inconsistent paint thickness on the wall which will come out in the right light. When I was a painter full time I could roll out a two story three bedroom, two bathroom, living and dining room and kitchen in a single day with it coming out perfect.

[@barryrodych3266]

Im a professional painter 35 years good job you do need to cut your ceiling better to jagged

[@BridgetEvans-zu9hr]

How long do you wait to dry usually between coats?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

A lot of times the wall paint is already dry by the time I finish painting the last wall and then I just start on the second coat. Otherwise, I just give it an hour and then gently touch to see if it is dry to the touch.

[@randomyoutube1277]

Great video, thank you.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Thank you!

[@thebigone6298]

Thank youu.. ❤

[@cassecassss]

Does it matter if you use painter’s putty vs spackle?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

No, you can use either!

[@KazekageGaaraGirl109]

My husband and i just bought our first apartment and I'm looking forward to painting! That being said, I don't think we have our own hose spout. Do you have recommendations on what I can do instead? I do also work at a paint studio, so I figure if I need to, I can clean a brush out there!

[@mrsashleyfrench]

A lot of people will tell you not to clean your brushes out in your sinks inside your home but if that is your only option, that is fine. Just use a lot of water and let it run for a good bit so the water really dilutes the paint going down into your pipes and prevents any build-up from the paint.

[@lawandawhite8469]

I’m scared to do it by myself. This is my first time ever painting my small bathroom because I have never did it before as a woman. I always used to be scared, but thank you so much for this video.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Don't be scared! It's just paint :) Super easy to fix any mistakes!

[@kaylarogers535]

can you paint without a roller?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Yes you could. It would just take longer. You'd want to make sure you aren't leaving any drips or paint strokes on the wall from the brush.

[@Aneesa95]

How many gallons should one room take …including second coat ?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

The paint cans usually say they will cover 350sqft of surface space which is roughly a 12ftx12ftx8ft height room with 4 walls. But I am usually able to get two full coats out of a one gallon can (especially if the room has a window, door, and closet since those openings take away from the total square footage of the paint surface). If you are painting an average bedroom, one gallon should do.

[@arslanali8516]

Nice

[@Mangopiopi]

Appreciate you sharing this🤌🏻✨

[@mrsashleyfrench]

Of course!

[@time_2_get_ready]

Why do you use short strips of painters tape which makes a sharp, continuous line very difficult. One long strip works better and gives an even line.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

With longer pieces, you chance stretching the piece when applying it to your surface and stretched tape won't have as good of a seal as non-stretched tape. This tip really is more for beginners. If you feel confident doing longer pieces, you certainly can :)

[@PetePuebla]

Great video! Liked and subscribed.

[@Linda-rn7pg]

How do you get the paint to roll on the wall, all i manage to get is a blob, took 3 hrs of hard work trying to do one wall, and i had to use a brush too, i was exhausted and coukdnt bear to do another coat. How on earth do you get the roller to cover the wall?

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I'm not sure if I understand what is happening but It sounds like you have too much paint on your roller. Try putting less paint in your paint tray, then lightly roll your roller into the paint in the tray, then roll your roller in the paint tray on the slanted surface of the tray (where there is no paint) to get a lot of the excess paint off your roller. Then when you roll your roller on the wall, you shouldn't get any kind of blob or anything.

[@Linda-rn7pg]

Hi, thanks for the reply, when I try gently rolling the roller over the paint it never really rolls. It's strange as many years ago I did all my decorating and used to love it, so I know I never had that issue before.

[@Fred.pSonic]

Just guessing but if you're rolling a water-based paint over a wall that previously had latex paint you've got to prime the wall first so the paint will bond.

[@saraheberman9644]

I’m painting a large room and read that you should try to roll the wall while your cut in area is still wet so you don’t show brush marks. Is that necessary? Also do you cut in again for the second coat? If so, do you wait to remove tape until right after cutting in the second time?

[@NicE-jq3wv]

Your cut in line should never have to be done twice. One and done. It can dry completely before rolling. It doesn’t matter. The roller will cover any possible bare spots. It also doesn’t matter when you remove the tape.

[@mrsashleyfrench]

I only do one semi-thick coat when I cut-in. I don't do two coats. I do try to roll the wall immediately after cutting in that wall so technically the edges of the paint are still wet but I do not think its matters if the cut-in has already dried. I also try to remove the tape when the paint is still wet but that's because I've been burned in the past with paint peeling off that I let dry on the tape for a few days. I have found that FrogTape brand tape is my fave and doesn't peel the dry paint off like some other brands.

[@KyoteeRayne66]

What color did you paint that room

[@mrsashleyfrench]

It is called Mount Etna by Sherwin Williams.

[@medwayhospitalprotest]

Thanks! I learned some new stuff! 😘🇬🇧

[@setter55]

A good tip, instead of using tape to remove lint from a roller. Give it a wash and scrub with your finger nails, also leave the roller slightly damp. This will aid in making the roller absorb paint easier as opposed to using a dry roller.

[@ashleyfrench6558]

Thank you so much!

[@DjukuraCharles]

I recently bought a house and have just started the renovation process. However the walls are made out of concrete and are pretty slippery. How and where would I start I’m so confused and new to this somebody please help 😂

[@mrsashleyfrench]

If the concrete has a slippery finish, I would first paint it with Zinsser BIN Shellac Primer and then with your wall paint. The shellac primer is a bonding primer and will ensure that your new paint adheres to the wall without chipping off.

[@AyezaKhan-s4e]

Thank you mam❤