When we first moved into our house, I badgered my mom about when my room was going to get painted. She decided out of the blue that I was going to paint my room. This how-to can help teens with home-decorating and independent-living skills in the future.
Step 1: Go to a local store that sells paint (i.e. Wal-Mart, Home Depot or Lowe's).
Step 2: Get one roll of masking tape, one gallon of paint, two roller covers, one to two rolling pins, a paintbrush and a painting tray.
Step 3: Clear the room.
Step 4: Tape the baseboards and the ceiling around the room.
Step 5: Use old blankets or sheets to cover the floor. This prevents the floor from getting any paint stains.
Step 6: Unscrew light fixtures and the electrical coverings on the walls.
Step 7: Open the paint can.
Step 8: Put a roller cover over a roller pin.
Step 9: Pour paint into the tray.
Step 10: Dip rolling pin into tray and start painting!
Step 11: Use a paintbrush to paint around the baseboards and the ceiling.
Step 12: Clean up and let the paint dry before you bring the furniture back into the room.
Step 13: Enjoy.
Thanks for the article. I enjoyed reading it. I wrote a similar one that you might enjoy reading also.
Mike
http://howtopaintaroom.blogspot.com/