DIY & Repairs guide

Prepare and paint a room for a lasting finish

Prepare, fill, prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in the right order for a clean, durable finish that does not flake or show patches.

Time needed: 1–3 days depending on room sizeUpdated: 28 September 2026

A good paint finish depends far more on preparation than on the paint itself. Painting in the wrong order or over dust and grease leads to runs, patchiness and peeling. This guide takes you through a full room, from clearing the space to the final coat.

Step by step

  1. Clear and protect the room

    Move furniture out or into the middle under dust sheets, cover the floor, and remove switch plates only if you are confident doing so safely with the power off at the fuse box. Otherwise mask them carefully.

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