- Move furniture to the center of the room and cover with a drop cloth.
- Remove outlet and switch covers.
- Apply painter's tape to protect the trim, baseboards, and any areas you don't want to be painted.
Choose the right paint:
- Select a paint that is suitable for your walls and the desired finish.
- You may need to use different paints for the walls and the archways, depending on the material and finish of each.
Paint the walls:
- Start painting the walls, using a roller for large areas and a brush for edges and corners.
- Apply multiple coats as needed to achieve the desired coverage.
Paint the archways:
- Once the walls are completely dry, you can begin painting the archways.
- Use a small paintbrush to carefully paint the archways, making sure to get into all the crevices and corners.
- Apply multiple coats if necessary.
Finish up:
- Remove the painter's tape carefully.
- Replace the outlet and switch covers.
- Touch up any areas that need it.
- Let the paint dry completely before moving furniture back into the room.