Ceilings

If ceilings and walls are to be painted, always paint ceilings first. Cut in a 2" strip of paint along the wall and ceiling line with brush before rolling. To prevent lap marks, paint across he width (not the length) of the ceiling in 3-foot-wide sections with a roller, slightly overlapping each strip. Then go back to the starting edge of the room and do another strip parallel to the first. Use a stepladder or attach an extension pole to the roller frame.

Woodwork & Baseboards

Before painting the walls, paint the woodwork and baseboards with a trim brush. Cut in top edge of baseboard, then floor edge. Then apply paint in-between leveling as you go. Use a piece of aluminum with a straight edge, to protect wall-to-wall carpet.

Walls

Beginning: Cut the wall line to the ceiling line with a paint brush, a roller trim tool, or a pad trimmer (2 to 4 inches wide) next move down toward corner. Then with a roller begin at the top of the wall in the corner and work down to the floor in 2-foot sections to prevent lap marks. Finish by making a complete ceiling-to-floor stroke.

Doors

If door has panels and moulding , start at top panel. Do moulding edges first. Next, paint the remaining panel area by brushing first across, the up and down. Upon completing all panels, paint the remaining area and finish with the door edges.