Learn 6 essential painting tips that will help you achieve a flawless, professional finish — with a dash of humour. If all else fails,  A T Decorating is here to help!

Painting sounds easy, right? Dip brush in paint, slap it on wall, admire your masterpiece.
Except… somehow your “perfect finish” ends up looking like a Jackson Pollock experiment. 🖌️

Fear not! Whether you’re freshening up a feature wall or tackling a full-room makeover, here are 6 painting tips to help you keep things smooth, professional – and (mostly) frustration-free.

1. Prep Like a Pro (Even If You Hate It)

We get it. You just want to start painting.
But prepping your walls — cleaning, sanding, and priming — is the unsexy secret behind every stunning paint job.
Skip it, and you’ll be repainting faster than you can say, “Why is it peeling already?”

Tip: Think of prepping like making tea – rushing it never ends well.

2. Use Good Brushes (Your Walls Will Thank You)

Cheap brushes shed bristles faster than a Labrador in summer. 🐾
Invest in good-quality brushes and rollers that glide smoothly, hold the right amount of paint, and help you achieve a better finish with less effort.

Pro move: Treat your brushes well. Wash them. Love them. Whisper sweet nothings if necessary.

3. Cut In First (It’s Not Cheating)

Before you unleash the roller, take a brush and carefully paint around edges, corners, and trim.
It might feel tedious, but it’s the secret to those crisp, professional-looking lines that will have people asking which decorator you hired (spoiler: it was you).

Painter’s motto: Edges first, chaos later.

4. Paint in Natural Light (Or Regret Everything Later)

Artificial lighting can trick you into thinking you’ve done a brilliant job — until the sun shines in and reveals all those patchy bits.
Painting in natural light helps you catch mistakes early and keeps the finish looking consistent.

Pro tip: If you squint and it still looks bad… it's bad.

5. Two Thin Coats Are Better Than One Heavy One

We know you’re eager to get it done, but thick, heavy coats of paint are a recipe for disaster.
They run, crack, and dry unevenly. Applying two thin coats gives you a stronger, smoother, longer-lasting finish.

Life lesson: Thin and steady wins the race (and looks way better).

6. Keep a Wet Edge (Or Live with Lap Marks Forever)

Avoid those ugly stripes and blotches by making sure each new stroke overlaps the last while the paint is still wet.
This technique — keeping a "wet edge" — ensures a uniform, seamless finish.

Golden rule: Wet edge good. Dry edge bad.

Final Thoughts 🎉

Painting isn’t rocket science — but a little preparation, a few quality tools, and a sprinkle of patience can make all the difference.
Follow these tips and your walls (and sanity) will thank you!

If all else fails and your walls are crying for help, contact the pros:
👉 Contact A T Decorating — We'll rescue your paint job and leave it flawless! 🎨✨

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