Paint wall

You need:

• EPODEX Wall paint
• Masking film
• Painter’s fleece
• Masking tape
• Scraper grid
• Telescopic extension
• Paint roller
• Paint tray
• Folding rule
• Brush
• Stirring rod
• Ladder

Optional:

• Repair putty
• Putty knife
• Depth Primer
• Depth primer brush

Painting the wall: Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Masking and masking off

Before you start painting, we recommend masking all surfaces which aren’t to be painted. For furniture, that will remain in the room, you can use masking film and place it in the center of the room. The floor area directly next to the wall can be covered with painter’s fleece. If the ceiling is also being painted, it may make sense to cover the entire floor. Remove socket and switch covers. You can then protect them from the paint with masking tape. Also, use masking tape for door and window frames and baseboards.

Step 2: Repairing damaged areas

Before painting, the surface should be even and clean. If there are holes in the wall, you should fill them first and let the filler dry. If the wall to be painted is made of an absorbent material such as lime plaster, a deep primer should be applied first. If the wall was previously painted with glue or latex paint, it must be roughened before painting so that the new layer of paint adheres. You can use a sander for this purpose. On wallpaper or a layer of emulsion paint, this step is not necessary.

Step 3: Painting

When the environment and the surface are ready, you can start painting. First, use a brush to paint the areas that are difficult to reach with a large paint roller. These include corners, the area around taped-off switch covers, and the close quarters of doors and windows. Then choose the right paint roller for your wall. For a very smooth wall, a foam roller is best; for a textured wall, you’re better off using a long-pile paint roller. Start by painting the ceiling. Use the telescopic extension for this. Dip the paint roller into the bucket and then run it over the scraper grid to get an even distribution of paint on the roller. Paint all walls evenly. When using our EPODEX wall paint, you will usually only need one coat to achieve an opaque result.

Step 4: Clean and tidy up

You should remove the tape as soon as you are done painting, but the paint on the wall is still wet. If the emulsion paint has gotten into places where it shouldn’t or stained clothing, you can soak and remove it immediately. In general, the paint can be easily removed with water and a cleaning agent. Immediately after use, clean the utensils such as the stirring rod, paint rollers, brushes, paint tray, and scraper grid. This way you can use the tools more often if you take good care of them. Let the paint dry on the wall before putting your furniture back and keep the area clean during that time (i.e., no dusty jobs, such as sanding).