Check the condition of drywall surface for any imperfections.
Check for settlement cracks and nail pops Check for moisture, water damage or mildew.
Check wood trim for cracks and gaps.
PREPARATION
PAINTING TO PERFECTION MEANS TAKING THE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT.
PREPARATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE PAINTING
PAINTING
When plaster and caulking are dry, start on finish coat, usually ceiling first then windows and door frames and doors,
Leaving baseboards untill the walls are done painting the baseboards last. When the trim is dry start on walls.
STUCCO CEILING
Are usually done with flat oil paint. Paint a section about 5x5 and repaint over it again right away
going opposit direction, Do this till ceiling is done,
Get a brush and paint corner and around the light on ceiling.
( Roller sleeve are usually 25m or 30m ) Depending on texture.
SMOOTH CEILING
are usually done with flat latex paint. Brush in corners and lights, Apply one coat on the ceiling.
When the first coat drys. Apply second coat the opposite direction to avoid roller lines.
When rolling ceilings it's good to roll both ways to avoid roller lines.
And the roller needs to be worked in with paint before you paint the edge of ceiling to wall,
Touch up any misses on ceiling against wall, and brush out any blotch ceiling paint on wall.
Starting on Trim,
Sand trim and putty any holes and prime if needed,
Painting the sides of trim brushing any excess trim paint on wall smooth,
and then brushing the rest of frame out. When brushing windows start away from glass,
gently brush a straight line into meeting glass.When the paint is dry,
Razor blade will scrap any excess paint off glass. usually two coat give a better finish.
(Roller sleeve are usually 10m or 15m )
Start painting Walls
Brushing the edges and corners, Take your time and draw a straight line at the edge,
feathering out excess paint smooth. Apply the first coat of paint on wall with roller,
Start your roller a least a foot away from coner in the middle of the wall and work
your paint up and down from there and then paint from corner to corner.
Don't start at the edge or you will have to much paint to thin out.
Let the first coat dry and repeat for second coat.( Roller sleeve are usually 15m or 20m )
PAINTING TIPS
BRUSHING
When brushing into corners and brushing straight lines between surfaces take your time, Practice in the middle of a wall to draw a straight line, when you think your ready, go over your brush marks with a roller to eliminate brush marks, When you start brushing it's a good idea to start an inch or two away from the brushing line and work the paint into a straight line, It's usaully good to brush about 3 to 4 inches from ceiling down, so the roller will not hit ceiling when rolling.
ROLLING
When rolling ceilings or walls always start away from corners and spead paint to the corners. It's important to use a pole it will save stress on your back, Painting the length of wall from top to bottom in one motion to show less roller over laps. Don't stop in the middle of the wall, Always stop at top or bottom of wall when rolling.
MORE TIPS
Latex-based paints are used for most interior paint jobs.
Latex paints come in a variety of colors, and you can clean up using water.
Flat or low-gloss finishes work best for rooms that get a minimal amount of wear.
Consider a glossier finish for rooms that get more use
A paint that has a glossier finish can take more wear and tear and more cleaning.
APPLYING TWO COATS OF FINISH, FOR DURABILITY AND WASH ABILITY. JUST IMAGINE THE FRESH NEW LOOK.
PAINTING FINISHES
Fun Painting Techniques EXTRA INFO
Sponging, rag-rolling, stippling and paneling are a few
of the decorative paint techniques that can give your
home unique charm and character.
Beautiful dapple color effects can be achieved with
minimal materials and the most basic instruction.
Start off with a simple, basic project and before you
know it you'll have the confidence to create your own
design ideas and bring these techniques into every
room in the house.
Broken Color Techniques with Glazes and Washes
Most specialty painting techniques involve "broken colour," a term
that means applying one or more colors in broken layers over a
different base coat to create a mottled or textured effect.
Most of the time these techniques employ glazes or washes
applied over a solid coloured background color.
Glazes are made of oil-based paints mixed with linseed
oil and are more transparent than washes.
They give a sleek glow to walls.
They work best when the technique requires the
paint to remain open and workable for longer periods of time.
Washes are simply latex paint that has been thinned with
water to produce color that appears fresher,
purer and more delicate than that of a glaze.
Washes, unlike glazes, will also show brush marks,
which adds a greater sense of depth and texture.
They are also easier to make, modify and clean up,
which makes them the best choice for beginners.
Sponging
Sponging on is a quick and simple technique that
begins with the application of a solid base paint color. After the base
coat dries, a wash or glaze is applied on top with a dampened sponge to
create a mottled look. More than one glaze or wash color can be applied
but each layer must be allowed to dry thoroughly before the next
application.
Beginners may want to try neutral tones of beige
and grey or different values of color in the same family for a tone on
tone damask effect. Lighter colors are typically applied over darker
ones to create depth, but the opposite can be done for more definition
and texture.
Sponging off is accomplished by applying a
uniform glaze coat over the solid base with a brush or roller. Before
the glaze coat begins to dry, use the sponge to remove some of the
glaze to expose the undercoat. When sponging, always use a natural sea
sponge instead of a synthetic household type for a more varied and
interesting texture.
Ragging and Rag Rolling
These techniques give walls the dramatic effect of crushed velvet, parchment, chamois leather, watered silk or brocade. Begin with the application of a solid color base and allow it to dry.
For "ragging on," dip a crumpled cloth in a glaze or wash and blot on the wall. "Ragging off" involves lifting off part of the glaze coat to reveal the under coat.
"Rag-rolling on" requires the painter to roll the cloth into a sausage shape of varying tightness. Lightly dip the roll into the glaze and apply to the base coat with a rolling motion. For "rag-rolling off," roll a slightly dampened rolled cloth through the wet glaze coat to reveal the undercoat.
Different fabric will create different effects. Popular materials include linen, lace, and burlap, but almost any natural fibre material will do as long as it is clean and lint-free. Layering glazes works well with this technique as long as each layer is allowed to dry thoroughly.
Stippling
This technique achieves more subtle results than rag rolling or sponging and can be best described as suede-like.
The process starts with the solid base coat which can be either a light or dark tone. After the base coat dries, the painter begins working from one side of the wall to the other, applying a different color topcoat (either paint or a wash) in 12" wide strips from ceiling to floor. Working quickly before the paint begins to set, the painter stabs at the wet paint with a large soft-bristled brush, removing dots of paint.
To keep the brush absorbent, the painter should periodically blot the excess paint from the stippling brush. This process breaks up the wall color into a mass of very small dots, which lends richness to the finish. Usually stippling involves just two topcoat colors of paint or wash. Additional colors can be incorporated into the color scheme by stippling the paint or wash on, rather than off. To do so, simply stab later colors on with a soft-bristled brush.
Choosing colours is probably the hardest thing to decide when painting. Remember you have to live with the colour that you choose. Choosing from a small paint chip is hard , You have to vision the colour in them rooms. Choosing a theme of colours can go with curtains , carpet , floors , drapes , furniture , cushions , tables ect. Picking colours through the house , Remember to blend the colours so they look good together throughout. Bedrooms can be closed so it won't matter the colours you choose ( theme the room ). Usually the trim (Doors & Frames Window Frames and Base boards ) are painted white or a light colour. Ceilings are usually white and the walls are colour. Try to put two or three colours that blend together throughout open area's. Remember the lighter the colour the more bigger it feels and looks. It seems the most popular colours that we use are earth tone colours, Beige , green and reds. Remember colours can set your moods.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR COLOUR SELECTION
PAINT VALUE
Paint offers an infinite number of ways to change a home or office appeal. Whether you choose a single color or combinations of paint colors the challenge is to produce an appealing appearance that will be enjoyable or increase your homes resale value. A professional painting contractor can offer a level of quality not easily obtained by the average do-it-yourselfer.
Interior Paints: Latex-based paints are used for most interior paint jobs. Latex paints come in a variety of colors, and you can clean up using water. Flat or low-gloss finishes work best for rooms that get a minimal amount of wear. Consider a glossier finish for rooms that get more use (children's bedrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, pantries). A paint that has a glossier finish can take more wear and tear and more cleaning.
LIKE A PROFESSIONALS, WITH PRACTICE AND PATIENTS
DROP SHEETS
Check wood trim for cracks and gaps.
PAINTING
SMOOTH CEILING
Starting on Trim, 
Start painting Walls
When brushing into corners and brushing straight lines between surfaces take your time, Practice in the middle of a wall to draw a straight line, when you think your ready, go over your brush marks with a roller to eliminate brush marks, When you start brushing it's a good idea to start an inch or two away from the brushing line and work the paint into a straight line, It's usaully good to brush about 3 to 4 inches from ceiling down, so the roller will not hit ceiling when rolling. 
When rolling ceilings or walls always start away from corners and spead paint to the corners. It's important to use a pole it will save stress on your back, Painting the length of wall from top to bottom in one motion to show less roller over laps. Don't stop in the middle of the wall, Always stop at top or bottom of wall when rolling. 