Interior Painting Step 3: Painting the Walls

[@bryenlink]

10 yr old video series standing the test of time. Love it.

[@submergedvisions547]

WOW my dad sold paint for 50 years so I have an idea of color and design. But he wasn't a painter. Golden stir stick to you. What a great tutorial!

[@jilllewis8394]

I'm a complete novice and have to paint an entire house which is intimidating. These videos and tips give me the confidence to do a quality job and not waste time. Thanks!

[@jordanxfile]

I love it when people know their game, but also have a good attitude when teaching.

[@hiramadu-kusi4096]

I had no plans on painting but now I'm going to find something to paint, thanks John

[@brandonc13]

I've only painted the rookie way (a pan and a ton of tape). I'm on the 2nd coat in my baby's room and it's taking me forever. I decided to put my male ego aside and look up some tips. This is a HUGE help. I constantly had to refill the paint can, and I taped up the edges at the top of the room (when doing the ceiling), then taped up the ceiling when doing the top edges. This is a huge relief and time saver. Thanks man. Very informative and understandable. Keep up what you do!

[@3000ryu]

These videos are incredible. Thank you for showing off your knowledge and experience.

[@howtopaintahouse]

Thanks, I'm glad you find the videos helpful!

[@chrissy212e]

Showing Off lol....or teaching:)

[@DanielleIngramPiano]

Watched several tutorials and this was the MOST helpful by far! Thank you!

[@AntonioLopez-rn4to]

John you are amazing. Non-patronizing and caring for the viewer to get the details right. I salute you, sir!

[@jayrob7418]

Been watching KZbin videos on how to paint and cut and this is by far the best one. Thank you and God bless you.

[@ExpectMiracles55]

Exceptional quality tutorial. John Burbidge, the Michelangelo of house painting!

[@bexxchat193]

Wow....just fantastic...even how to hold the paint brush, what to buy and why, just great information.....the best....watch the entire series....it's worth it...

[@JonathanThompson1320]

We are painting our entire home and keep coming back to your videos to check in on the process. Thank you so much!

[@marcboyd9591]

Awesome tips, I’ve been painting for years and still learn from this guy! Big thanks.

[@jimcowden1063]

Atta boy good job explaining things. I'm a fello painter man .. good job I'm now a subscriber

[@ahlamns]

I'm truly loving this series.

[@lindagame3410]

Absolutely brilliant ! Informative and clear presentation. Looking forward to painting my ceiling now🙂.

[@lareinariley-roberts5002]

you did a great job explaining how to paint, I love watching your videos. Really enjoy them.

[@qpalmbeach]

As others have noted - your videos are the best I have seen - from the picture of the paint brush...holding the brush, directions of stokes, working in sections etc, lay on lay off etc....In the past I have used some of those techniques but not consistently. ...The best thing was the tip about what sound I should hear...because yesterday, I asked myself that exact question....now I know!!!! .....Hopefully I can correct the lap marks I have on my ceiling .... and then I'll move on to the walls with a lot more confidence.... If you haven't ..please consider doing video on removing popcorn .....with suggestions on how to finish the ceilings? Since I decided not to use the spray/hopper method, I watched ALOT of you tube videos using compound and trowel. I found it interesting that only one professional manually applied texture to an actual ceiling. They chose slanted ceilings and/or walls. Not one demonstrated how to hold the trowel, mixing different consistencies of "mud" and the varying results of each. .............However, through trial and error I am pleased with the result.

[@JustAnotherDronePilot]

I know this video was made at least.... seven years ago? Just wanted to send my thanks where it's due. Your video has certainly helped me paint my first floor area with no issues!

[@trashy123trash]

nice to see someone who actually knows what they're talking about.

[@SeanTm]

Thanks for these easy to understand, and apply tutorials John. I love the "lay on, lay off" techniques -reminded me of Karate Kid: "wax on, wax off" :-) Thanks again!

[@writofmandamus]

So therapeutic watching and listening to you laying it off and rolling the wall :)

[@ericyeo8824]

SIMPLE & AWESOME INSTRUCTIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNER. BRAVO BRO !!!

[@michaelpangione6084]

Another good video. Painting pro here, love the axe to the cheap brush! Like the music too.

[@gilosantos9788]

fun and made simple, your videos are everything a beginner like me needs to see before making a mess

[@MastaDz]

Really appreciate your videos on painting. I'm doing my first painting job in a kitchen for a family member.

[@Cami-no7xm]

Thanks for everything, with your videos i got to paint well my whole apartment two years ago !

[@gregdoh]

Best painting tutorial series on youtube. Thanks, John!

[@M_Ladd]

Awesome job! Thank you very much for this whole series! With that color the owner must be a Dolphin's fan!

[@alirios2241]

Thank u so much! i always wondered how to cut ceilings and this answered all my questions thank u so much. i definitely want to buy your book now.

[@XperiaVideosCR]

Excellent job! you are the best paint teacher in the whole YT!

[@jjobe6853]

Your videos are incredibly helpful. You have just the right amount of information without being overwhelming. Thank you so much!

[@Robjmar7]

Excellent. Best painting videos on KZbin!!!

[@humbertopinedapalacios7019]

Años que sigo viendo estos tutoriales. Porque no sigues subiendo más , son sumamente didácticos. Felicitaciones maestro

[@busybusy123456]

I've just finished painting my room. I wish I'd watched this video first! I'll know for next time. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@rarushton28]

Love these videos. I just finished removing a popcorn ceiling than painted the ceiling and walls. Used most of the tips in the video and they worked great. I did end up using the 2 1/2in. paintbrush. I think it's because my hands are small and upper body strength is not very good.

[@alexandrabreen5545]

He color is so pretty and it covers so well.

[@kinggeorgewashington]

I did a big job and i really used my Purdy brush hard. I abused it, and it held up like a Champ. Thanks for your advice it really helped me.

[@Lanika1979]

I love the color some people dont have the eye for a master peace. People like colors of old fashion like tan and shit like they live in 21st century mantions...smh. You did a great job i would pay u to paint my wall. The little people down below on here critiquing every little so called flaw probaby cant dont no better then u your great. Im 9 months pregnant and about to paint today your doing fine and alot of help.

[@ruiyang9098]

Lanika Lewis Master piece maybe ?

[@GaryWRNY]

Thanks for the video, man. Very educational and practical. Props to you for painting that trim with one hand and recording with the other

[@beesknees6844]

V good. I have a guy here who really needs to see this vid. Thanks for this straight forward well spoken vid. xb (Ireland)

[@CATMANDU77]

Thank you ever so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is really appreciated. At the moment we are in the process of attempting to paint a high ceiling which is over a stairwell and which is giving us a great amount of food for thought. Will try and use some of your ideas for the experience.

[@cybersmap]

This is the best way to paint the ceiling edge straight!!

[@17hallmark]

Indeed the best painting videos.

[@marimedina4203]

You are a pro,,,and nice color ✌️

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi--at 9:14 I am "scoring" the edge where the tape meets the wall to help it lift off there better. I'm using a 1-inch putty knife. It helps the tape lift off better, but you can usually still expect to do some "picking" to get all the tape off. (The putty knife can also help with that.) The problems you're having are common--sometimes you just need to go back and touch up a few spots. Pulling the tape when the paint is still barely tacky can help alleviate this, but the putty knife helps too.

[@wakeupisrael5196]

Very helpful and carefully thought out. Thanks for being a great teacher

[@renostubbs8504]

Brilliant presentation my friend,I learned a lot from this video

[@johnpayne6196]

Again, great. Thanks from England.

[@RaidenXXII]

Your prepping and painting videos are the best I've seen and really informative. Gives me confidence to try it my self. Thank you.

[@rizzorizzo2311]

Fantastic video. Painting our first house and using your technique. Looks great.

[@ducaking]

Hey John, I painted a ceiling, and two rooms with your technique.... it looks like I can't no do any line.... I'm not sure where I mess!!! but it way better looking than previous paint jobs I did

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi--I've never used a roller attachment on my sprayer. They look cool and it could save some time if you have a lot of square footage to cover. It wouldn't prevent you from having to cut in, though, and that's what takes a lot of time. If the house is new construction at the drywall stage, spraying and back-rolling would be the way to go. Another option to consider if you have a lot of ground to cover is using an 18-inch roller. Ask at the paint store about that. Good luck with the job!

[@veshapidze]

Thanks for the great videos, John. Wonder if you could answer a couple of questions. 1. You've mentioned same color painting of walls and ceiling. Any tips as to type of paint finish? e.g. if chosen eggshell for vertical walls, should ceiling be same color but matte finish? 2. If you had to install hardwood in place of existing carpet, and paint walls, ceiling and trim, in which order would you do it? I'm thinking: 1. remove carpets and all the carpet railings, staples and padding. 2. Clean floors. 3. Patching 4. Paint ceiling 5. Paint walls 6. Paint trim, 7. Lay down hardwood liner 8. Install hardwood.

[@howtopaintahouse]

!) Hi David. In answer to your first question, I personally like to use eggshell finish on all walls and ceilings, EXCEPT when it is a surface that will get damp or wet, such as a kitchen or bathroom, in which case I usually use semi-gloss. You can use matte on ceilings--lots of people do--but it is really hard to clean any type of smudge off matte finish without marring it. So say you squish a moth on the ceiling and there's a dirt spot--it will require touch-up with paint rather than a simple cleaning with a damp rag. Eggshell will clean up better. This is kind of a matter of personal preference. Matte can help to hide imperfections in a ceiling, so if that's an issue then matte might make sense. On trim I usually use a semi-gloss finish. 2) I think your order of tasks on the painting/hardwood job sounds fine, but if you have baseboard trim, you will need to remove it to install the hardwood, then put it back up and paint it last. In that case make sure you use blue tape to seal off the hardwood so the paint doesn't leak onto it, and when you are done, use a damp rag wrapped around the blade of a putty knife to gently clean any paint that leaked onto the hardwood (it usually cleans off pretty easily if you don't let it sit for weeks). And remember NOT to caulk the joint between the bottom of the baseboard and the hardwood. I believe I mention that in the video Step 4: Painting the Trim. It looks much better if left as a natural joint. However, you do want to caulk the joint where the baseboard meets the wall, and since you will have already painted the wall, you'll want to caulk very carefully and possibly do a little touch up with wall paint down there when you are done. Not a big deal. Another option would be to simply do the hardwood installation, then do a VERY good job of taping it and cover it with good canvas drop cloths...so it's not entirely necessary to do the floor after the paint job, if it works better for your schedule to do the hardwood floor first. Just make sure to cover it completely when painting. Good luck!

[@Peg-rl3gm]

So satisfying to watch

[@willhwiltjr]

good video just one correction boxing paint is a mixing technique where a pail/bucket of paint is poured back and forth between pails/buckets multiple times to help the pigments blend it was a process that was used before the advent of mixing machines and is still used in places without access to an agitator.

[@gianthills]

i used to do it like that, but if you apply less pressure, you can guide just a few bristles right into the corner with a light touch and you'll get a sharp line all the way along, not one that goes in and out of the corner.

[@kaylee4sho]

That actually looks like a great coffee table book

[@gabrielharrison5071]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I learned a lot from watching your videos and cannot wait to paint my room with your techniques!

[@mcquoidd6917]

about to paint my first home ! , using your whole website ! thanks heaps ! From new zealand

[@ValeCabron]

Great painting series!! Will follow your painting techniques…but one observation 🙋🏻‍♂️ other painters suggest to paint the trims first then the walls. What do think 💭 about that?

[@XENONEZZ2]

Very clear and useful instructions ...Thank you.

[@lilonenps]

Hahaha the walls are thirsty Ive been painting for a while now and seeing videos still gives tips or helpful suggestion! Good videos!

[@MrUdara77]

Thank you. I am learning a lot from you.

[@71carol]

All your videos are so helpful!! Thanks!!

[@samanthamyers93]

I'm trying to get motivated to finish painting my entire house. My baby is due in 19 days. I've gotten most the rooms done except not all the ceilings yet.

[@robloxvisual987]

Don’t be afraid to dip a lot is a good reminder 😅💯

[@jameshawkins809]

I'm in the game now! Thanks again! Very helpful!

[@jeronimoromero5207]

Thank you for sharing your videos. keep up the good work

[@SamA-gj5rw]

Thank you I really found all your videos knowledgeable

[@eimernolan6244]

Simply explained and great tips. Thanks you!!

[@monicagoldberg2779]

These are super helpful videos, I've never painted before and it's really helping my confidence!

[@white5724]

Great “how to”! Thank you.

[@ReviveUK]

Thank you so much for this series 👌🏽🌟

[@lythsian]

Love your work John.

[@crokerdavid1909]

Thanks for the video, one of the best I've seen on wall painting!

[@cwc73]

I'm repainting a garage on our first house. The owners were Carolina Panthers fans, and I despise that team. :) The garage is black, silver, and Panther blue. I'm thinking about going over everything in a grey color. Do you think I'll need to prime at all? Thanks, Chris

[@sujatan1409]

Very helpful video! Makes me a little less scared to paint our new house :)

[@ZombryaTheDark]

nice color. very informative and you're a likeable guy so I learned all I needed too. awesome

[@stefanocastri]

Great instructional videos! Thanks so much!!

[@NClottery]

I love this guyn the axes did it for me you got a sub!

[@ajju..633]

If you use roler first brush section would reduce.Borders first can take extra time.Up and down corner need not brush....roler can do that..If you use the same colour to top and wall there is no need to brush.Extra press of the roller can fillup the corner.

[@drekka]

I can't thank you enough for making such a well laid out, easy to follow guide! Took a lot of stress of my shoulders, and I keep watching each step over and over before starting each room, hah. Thanks!

[@shanda2600]

Thanks! Very helpful video! The best one yet!

[@MrDoc8483]

Thanks for posting these videos

[@somerandomguy7313]

John, if someone unskilled in painting is needing to paint ceiling and wall once the ceiling is dry would you recommend painters tap to get that fine edge where the ceiling meets the wall? Maybe it's easier than it looks, but I doubt I could get that nice clean edge, as I don't have the experience.

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi--I just don't think tape works very well on the ceiling...it does not stick well, and usually the paint bleeds underneath and creates a ragged edge. If you follow my technique in the video and just carry the paint a hair up onto the ceiling (1/32 inch), it looks straight from out in the room. It's really not hard, try it! Tape is a last resort on the ceiling as far as I'm concerned. Others might have a different opinion.

[@passionateameteur6354]

In response to Teddy AGP: "I used spackle to fill hole in my cement wall. Sand them. And prime the entire wall. After painting I could see difference in sheen in repaired area." When you patch, you need to prime with the cheap primer (PVA) that is intended for bare drywall (and patches). Patches and drywall absorb the primer. I inherited a wall with about 30 patches from where previous owners removed an entertainment center and made HUGE patches. After I primed them all with the PVA primer, I primed the entire wall with latex primer. The results were good. You don't see the changes in sheen. Yay! I am not sure what would happen if you skipped the latex primer and just went straight to paint. A general contractor gave me this tip. :)

[@harbinguy1]

Excellent video on painting the walls!!! Question: how thick the paint should be? Do you add thinner/water if its too thick? Thanks

[@Kheshire]

Your videos are great! Thank you!

[@chrissy212e]

Easy to follow great results:)

[@Fealox]

These are fantastic videos! Well paced and excellent examples and demonstrations! These are fantastic John!

[@toxicmoldmedia]

Good advice but why would you fast forward through the most important parts of your rolling the wall?

[@acer1929]

When laying off, do you put paint on the roller?

[@robcallaghan738]

Cheers man , that was well explained

[@SuperDoright]

You paint custom colors one wall at a time, because you want a wet edge to roll into or it will lap. And no you don't double roll it. And only brush down enough for the roller to catch. Trim first also.

[@lchapman313]

Thanks for the great videos! I was hoping to see how you opened the electric box after you painted over it. :-)

[@ILuvRocks-pc3xg]

Incredible advice

[@jonahcarreno4569]

thanks again for the videos!! thanks for giving me the confidence to do my own house :)

[@pbaylis1]

Can't fault that. Nice job. Cut in twice, unlike some lazy painters. Laid off vertically under the window though the tempation is to work horizontally. Only thing I'd do differently is to face the open end of the roller towards the right, i.e. towards where you've just painted. Open end of the roller tends to leave less of a line when you're rolling back into the work, which is better when you're laying off especially.