Skip to main content
Stesso

Apply Paint Topcoat

1:07
1:27
71.2K views

At 1:07 in

Drywall prep for paint

Watch on YouTube

What happens here

After the primer has thoroughly dried, the walls are ready for painting. Begin by using a paintbrush to 'cut in' along the edges of the ceiling, baseboards, corners, and around any windows, doors, or electrical outlets. Once the cutting-in is complete, use a paint roller with an extension pole to apply the paint to the main wall surfaces. Apply the paint in a 'W' or 'M' pattern, ensuring even coverage without applying too much pressure. The video demonstrates the initial application of the dark blue paint, highlighting the smooth, uniform finish achieved due to the proper preparation steps. Typically, two coats of paint are recommended for full opacity and durability.

Goal: Apply final paint coats for desired color and finish

Tools and materials

  • Extension Pole — Reaching high areas and reducing strain when rolling
  • Paint — Providing the final color and finish to the walls
  • Paint Roller Cover — Applying paint. Select appropriate nap based on paint type and desired finish
  • Paint Roller — Applying paint to large wall surfaces
  • Paint Tray — Holding paint for roller application
  • Paintbrush — Cutting in paint along edges, corners, and trim

What they say

Hide

before you paint. You can tell that the mud took the paint a lot differently than the drywall. I got everything cut in with the brush, top, bottom, corners. Now I'm going to roll it on. Little extra prep work takes more time, but it sure is worth it. We got a nice finish on these walls. I'm going to go ahead and I'm going to hit a second coat here in a couple hours when this one dries. Anyways, I'm going to watch paint dry. I'll catch you guys later. Peace.

Auto-generated from the video audio.