Painting Order

Interior Painting

It may seem obvious, but it's important to paint a room in the right order. Even the best painters using the best paints have drips, splatter and occasional spills. Make sure you try to follow the painting order below.

Ceilings

  • Paint a 2-inch wide strip on the ceiling where it meets the wall.
  • Using a roller with an extension pole, start in a corner and work across the short side to maintain a wet edge.

Walls

  • Paint a 2-inch strip along ceiling, floor and woodwork with a brush.
  • Use a roller, coming as close to the edges as possible to create a clean, uniform appearance.

Woodwork

  • Paint all trim around doors, windows, ceilings and floor.

Floor

  • Start in a corner diagonally opposite the room exit.
  • Paint a 2-inch wide strip on the floor where it meets the wall or trim.
  • Using a roller with an extension pole or a wide brush, start in a corner and work across the short side to maintain a wet edge.