Update: Photos! .Finished painting! Any tips on painting a room (interior)?

[toban]

Where do you buy TSP? What does TSP stand for?

[Patty Smyth]

I would not use tsp no need to it's usually just for garages or really greasy walls. If you insist on cleaning the walls I would just use hot water and a fiber rag or a little soapy water.

This primer will cover any sins on the wall.

I use this all the time, love it.

[Zonny]

Between coats (especially if it's overnight or longer), put your paint roller in a ziplock bag in the freezer, works great!

And maybe I've made a major faux pas in my painting, but in a couple of rooms we painted the ceiling with the same paint as the walls, saves the trouble of cutting in on the edges. I don't think it's weird, and I don't like 'ceiling paint' that rubs off when you wash it.

[acosta]

^^ I also store my rollers and or brushes wrapped in tin foil and inside a bag overnight in the fridge or freezer.
It saves you from using a new roller the next day.
They won't dry up because of the temperature of the fridge or freezer.

[Patty Smyth]

Between coats (especially if it's overnight or longer), put your paint roller in a ziplock bag in the freezer, works great!

And maybe I've made a major faux pas in my painting, but in a couple of rooms we painted the ceiling with the same paint as the walls, saves the trouble of cutting in on the edges. I don't think it's weird, and I don't like 'ceiling paint' that rubs off when you wash it.

I do this too. My DD's room is all light pink, I am going to be doing my room light grey and my dad's room light blue. All ceilings and trim will be the same color.

[secheltsaver]

If you need to wash the ceilings use a mop.I buy a new sponge refill and use 2 buckets-one for tsp,one to rinse.Wring it out really thoroughly each time so you don't get drips.You can also drape a dry rag over the mop head to wipe away excess moisture for faster drying time.It's much easier on your arms and shoulders than standing on a ladder and leaning backwards while reaching up over you head.Saves fussing with moving all your supplies a hundred times as you work your way along.I've done walls this way also

[toban]

I started painting on Thursday and finished Saturday. I didn't find it too bad at all. Very close to the ceiling, I found it a bit difficult and there is a very thin line of white in a few spots. So now my spare room is brighter and cheery. The color is Moon Stone (Behr paint). Aqua color (green-blue).

[secheltsaver]

Congratulations!It's always rewarding when you conquer a new skill.Got a picture?That sounds like a beautiful color

[toban]

Thanks! I will take one tomorrow and post it.

Congratulations!It's always rewarding when you conquer a new skill.Got a picture?That sounds like a beautiful color

[Patty Smyth]

Really want to see a pic.

[MrsSunshine]

umm Toban.. my living room needs a new coat of paint.. would ya mind lending a hand..

[toban]

Photo is a bit dark

[toban]

Oops double post

[toban]

Double post again please delete

[secheltsaver]

Lovely color,even though you say the pic is a bit dark it's still very nice.Good choice