30/08/2025
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🪜 1. Preparation (Most Important Step)
Before you start painting, preparation is key:
Clean the walls → Remove dust, dirt, or grease. If it’s new plaster, make sure it’s fully dry (usually takes a few weeks).
Fix defects → Fill cracks, holes, or uneven areas with filler/putty and sand them smooth.
Protect areas → Use masking tape around windows, doors, and light fixtures. Cover the ground and nearby surfaces with plastic sheets.
Primer → If the wall is bare cement/plaster, apply a primer/sealer. This prevents the paint from peeling and helps it stick better.
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🎨 2. Choosing Paint
Exterior paint (weather-resistant, waterproof, UV-protection).
Interior paint (smooth finish, easy to clean, available in matte, silk, or gloss).
Oil-based paints → Durable, glossy but take longer to dry.
Water-based paints (emulsion/latex) → Dry faster, low odor, easier for beginners.
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🖌️ 3. Application Process
1. First coat (undercoat/primer):
Essential on fresh plaster or bare walls.
Seals surface and saves paint.
2. Second coat (main color):
Apply evenly with a roller for walls and brushes for corners/edges.
3. Third coat (optional):
For deep/rich color or full coverage, a third coat may be needed.
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⚒️ 4. Tools You’ll Need
Rollers (for big flat areas).
Brushes (for corners, edges, and details).
Ladder (as seen in your picture).
Paint tray and extension pole (for higher walls/ceilings).
Sandpaper (to smooth walls before painting).
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🌞 5. Tips for Best Results
Work in good daylight for even coverage.
Start from top to bottom (ceiling → walls → doors/windows → skirting boards).
Don’t overload the brush/roller with too much paint (prevents drips).
Allow proper drying time between coats (check pa