Painting DIY

How to paint a room by yourself while your kids are asleep and your husband is out of town:

First, you'll need some good music. Like if you are painting your dining room black, the Stones Paint it Black might be a good option. 

(Also if you leave your stacks of records out, the next morning you should be prepared for a discussion about men wearing women's wigs....)

Next, gather your supplies and test an area to make sure you love it! Or if you're impatient and can't wait....

I use Wooster rollers and 2 inch angled trim brushes. If you're careful, you won't need to tape. 

(I also use Valspar paint+primer. Worth ever penny!!)

Get your spackle out if you have any nail holes to fill. Slather it on , then wipe off excess with a wet paper towel. Of cousre you will want to go ahead and get about 10 paper towels wet in case you drip. (You will.)

I like to roll it side to side first. This help decrease splatter from a too full roller. 

Now you can go up and down! Work it!

I use the angled brush to smooth drips and do the edges and corners. After you roll a section, do your edges while the paint is still wet. Then repeat. I do the top of the walls last, so I can hook the paint tray to the top of the ladder and go for it. It's most efficient this way. 

If you're like  me and work over several days, use press n seal to seal up your roller and brush. And don't forget to close the paint can!

Then you can jump back in for 20 minutes here and there  

Ahhhh....enjoy your fine work and cunning use of black paint. It looks good, doesn't it?!