Residential Painting Tips Frederick Homeowners Will Love: How to Paint a Room

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Over the next several weeks, we are going to offer a little insight to help make your next residential painting project go a little smoother. So far we have touched on different kinds of paint and how to prepare an area for painting. This week, we are finally going to talk about how to paint a room.

Week 3: How to Paint a Room

Once you’ve chosen the right paint, picked out your colors, and prepared the area, it’s finally time to start painting.

  1. Cut In: Start by cutting in around the edges using a 2.5-inch trim brush. Alternate between cutting in a section of the wall (or ceiling) and painting the rest of the section to maintain a wet edge. This will help prevent streaking and visible lines between the cut-in area and the rest of the painted surface.
  2. The Ceiling: Unless you want to also paint the top of your head or even your face, be sure to remove excess paint on the roller by slowly rolling it back and forth on the ridges of the paint tray. Then, start painting. Roll in a motion across your body to avoid straining your neck and back.
  3. The Walls: Roll using a three-by-three-foot “W” pattern. Fill it in without lifting the brush. And only paint one wall at a time.
  4. The Trim: Once the walls have dried, apply painter’s tape where the trim meets the wall. Then, using a two-inch angled brush, paint the moldings, baseboard, and door and window frames. Start at the top and work your way down so you can more easily address drips and runs as they happen.

Professional Residential Painting in Frederick

Of course, if you would rather just leave it to the professionals, Albaugh & Sons is here to help! We are a family business that specializes in interior and exterior residential painting services. We thoroughly prepare each site before we even open a can of paint, and when we’re finished, you’ll never know we were there – except for the fresh coat of paint on your walls.

For more than a decade, we have been helping our clients improve the look of their homes at competitive prices.

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If you are looking for a Residential Painting Contractor in Frederick, you’ve come to the right place! Please contact Albaugh & Sons at 301-964-9379. We are based in Frederick, Maryland and service all of Frederick County and parts of Washington and Carroll counties.

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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