Learn if you should paint the wall first or the ceiling first from interior designer blanche garcia in this howcast one of the first things is ceilings and walls, which ones do you paint first?
Do You Paint The Walls Or The Trim First. Well, you're almost there, having prepared everything up to this point. Do all the number of coats you need on the trim.
5 Painting Tricks for Creating a Luxurious Looking Space ... from www.bynumdesign.com
This will allow you to choose the order in which you do everything, because you will create a. Just concentrate on getting a smooth once the trim is completely painted and dry (at least 24 hours), tape it off with easy release painter's tape, then paint the ceiling, then the walls. The exception to this rule is if your doors are birch, oak or it's a personal choice.
By painting your trim last, you cover up the little paint spots the roller made.
I chose a soft medium gray for the walls, and a deep charcoal for the closet. Now that that's out of the way, it's time to paint! Trim last = we're enjoying a cold one (off the job site and off the clock, of course) while the trim drys. Wash the walls with a sponge, using warm water and dish soap.
