Quickest and cleanest way to paint 2 walls

[Stinky]

Hi guys

I am moving out of a rental place and need to repaint 2 of the walls in my room. I have called the agent and they have told me the exact paint. im going to paint corner to corner to aviod lines etc. however whats the best and quickest way to get into the corners etc without painting the ceiling etc.

I have seen these pad type things. are they any good for the edges and then roller the rest?

never had to worry about paint over running before haha

 

[GravyMonster]

A good brush and a steady hand.

 

[eatcustard]

The pad systems are rubbish, just use a roller (a quality one not a cheap one), then just be careful, dont put to much paint on the roller, sorted

 

[elmarko]

Why just two walls?.

If you paint 2 of them, the other two will look wrong (as they must have been naturally discoloured over time.

Last time I moved out of a rental place I ended up doing all the walls & the ceiling of the main room (as just doing part made it look stranger than it did before I started).

 

[ubersonic]

Firework in tin of paint, make sure to wrap up anything you don't want painting in newspaper including the doorknob.

 

[PermaChanged]

And don't use a hat to cover the clock you fool!

 

[randal]

Load a shotgun full of paint, I haven't actually done this myself but working through the logistics of it in my head I think there's no chance of anything going wrong.

 

[The Dread Pirate]

Tin of Paint + Explosive Device = Job done!

 

[Hostile-17]

use a foam roller not a 'fluffy one' as I find you get a nicer cleaner finsih

 

[LeeUK]

Pay someone is the easiest way.

 

[Skeeter]

Firework in tin of paint, make sure to wrap up anything you don't want painting in newspaper including the doorknob.

I clicked this thread wondering how far it would get before a Mr Bean reference.

You have not disappointed

 

[arknor]

get some cheap pads from a pound shop or somewhere.
Far quicker than a brush or roller

 

[davido_labido]

I find pads to be rubbish. A decent roller and a decent set of paintbrushes are far more use.

 

[arknor]

I find pads to be rubbish. A decent roller and a decent set of paintbrushes are far more use.

I like them because you can make the pad absorb loads of paint and then spread it out over a huge area. I can do a whole room uber quick with them
With pads you HAVE to make sure you spread the paint out a lot of it will go on the wall pretty thick and won't dry with a very good finish.

 

[kennethT]

Painting just 2 walls will make the others look bad. Do them all. Go round the edges with a smaller paintbrush, use masking tape if you're worried about going onto the ceiling, then use a roller and put a couple of coats on all walls, it'll take less time than trying to paint just two without getting paint on the others.

 

[d_brennen]

I clicked this thread wondering how far it would get before a Mr Bean reference.

You have not disappointed

And no one embedded for the youngsters to enjoy anew

 

[apeksdiver]

Get some frog tape to mask the edge of the ceiling and use a roller.

 

[booyaka]

Get some frog tape to mask the edge of the ceiling and use a roller.

this - frog tape in not the cheapest but by FAR the best at not smudging the paint and then the peeling off. A good roller, a decent smaller brush and some frog tape for the bits you don't want to paint.

 

[Shimmyhill]

Can you get frog tape for putting on wood floor when painting new skirtings - will be gloss/satin rather than emulsion so will it work?

 

[Hostile-17]

Can you get frog tape for putting on wood floor when painting new skirtings - will be gloss/satin rather than emulsion so will it work?

Yes you can, It advises you on which type of surface it can be used on

Frog Tape - Types of Surfaces to use on