The Ultimate Interior Painting Checklist!

Your step-by-step guide to painting success (without the stress!)

Whether you're refreshing a bedroom or updating your entire living area, a little prep goes a long way. Here’s your go-to checklist to help you paint like a pro and love the results.

🧼 1. Prep the Surface

Wipe down walls to remove dust and grease

Fill holes or cracks with filler

Sand rough patches and flaking paint

Remove loose nails, hooks, or wall plugs

🪟 2. Protect Floors & Furniture

Move furniture to the centre of the room or out entirely

Cover floors and items with drop cloths or plastic sheeting

Use painter’s tape around skirtings, window frames, and sockets

Pro Tip: Taping off edges properly saves time on touch-ups later.

🎨 3. Choose the Right Paint

Select a high-quality wall paint like All Wall – suitable for any interior surface

Decide on a finish: matt for a modern look, satin for durability

Pick a colour that suits the room’s mood and light

Need inspo? Have a look online at our colours.

📐 4. Calculate How Much Paint You’ll Need

Measure each wall’s height × width for total m²

Subtract door and window spaces

Divide by paint coverage (usually 8–10m² per litre per coat)

Remember: most walls need 2 coats

Top Tip: Always buy a bit extra – you’ll thank yourself for it.

🧽 5. Gear Up with the Right Tools

Rollers (short pile for smooth walls, long for textured)

Angled brushes for edges and trims

Paint trays, stir sticks, and extension poles

Ladder or step stool

🖌️ 6. Paint Like a Pro

Start with the edges using a brush (“cutting in”)

Use a roller for large sections, working in a W-pattern

Allow proper drying time between coats

Peel off tape before paint fully dries for cleaner lines

✅ Final Touches

✅ Touch up any missed spots

✅ Clean brushes and rollers

✅ Pack away gear and enjoy your freshly painted space!

Ready to roll?

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