Painting can be straightforward if you follow the right steps. Here’s a simple guide on how to paint walls (interior or exterior):br br br ---br br Tools & Materials You'll Need:br br Paint (latex or oil-based depending on the surface)br br Paint roller and extension polebr br Paintbrush (angled for edgescorners)br br Paint traybr br Drop cloths or plastic sheetingbr br Painter’s tapebr br Sandpaper (optional)br br Puttypatching compound (for holes)br br Ladderbr br Stir stickbr br Primer (if needed)br br br br ---br br Step-by-Step Painting Guide:br br 1. Prep the Areabr br Move furniture out or cover with drop cloths.br br Tape off edges: Use painter's tape around trim, outlets, and ceiling lines.br br Protect floors with drop cloths or plastic.br br br 2. Prepare the Surfacebr br Clean the walls: Remove dust and grease.br br Fill holes or cracks with putty and sand smooth.br br Sand glossy surfaces lightly for better paint adhesion.br br Prime if necessary: Especially on new drywall, stained areas, or major color changes.br br br 3. Mix the Paintbr br Stir the paint thoroughly.br br Pour some into a paint tray.br br br 4. Cut In the Edgesbr br Use an angled brush to cut in around edges (corners, ceiling, baseboards).br br This gives you a clean border for rolling.br br br 5. Roll the Paintbr br Use a roller for large areas.br br Dip and roll in a W-pattern, then fill in the gaps. This avoids streaks and roller lines.br br Do 1–2 coats depending on coverage.br br br 6. Let It Drybr br Follow the drying time on the paint can.br br Apply a second coat if needed after the first is dry.br br br 7. Clean Upbr br Remove painter’s tape carefully.br br Wash brushes and rollers immediately if you plan to reuse them.br br Dispose of or store leftover paint properly.br br br br ---br br Tips:br br Paint from top to bottom for a smoother finish.br br Avoid painting in very humid or cold conditions.