* Here is a couple links to other suitable primers:

https://www.toolstation.com/zinsser-cover-stain-primer-paint/p14677

https://www.screwfix.com/p/zinsser-bulls-eye-1-2-3-primer-sealer-1ltr/10135

Same primers you could use if you have some stains on the wall or ceiling. More about stains another time.

Alternatively you can use solvent based  White Gloss paint if you have any in storage and the effect will be very similar!
Advantage of Zinsser Bin is, that later you will be able use it as a primer for almost all surfaces (even glass).
After two/three coats you could use other paint and it should stick to it. It will be possible even without sanding (however I suggest before applying primer – sand surface little bit, if is greasy – wash it first).  

Back to filler – when youll fill a crack/hole with filler (if its quite deep – will need few approaches) you will use sandpaper (maybe primer to) and now, after removing dust with dry brush – your wall or ceiling should be ready for painting.

Just quick about stains - if you have them somewhere - use these simple steps:
1. Wash it with sugar soap solution little bit and leave to dry
2. Apply some of primer (above) and wait suggested on the can time
3. Paint with your emulsion paint

SECURING SURFACES
I forgot about one thing – secure surface prior to preparing. A proper dust sheet would be perfect, if you have not got one – old towel or other material will do the job. – this is for preparation - when we are dealing just with dust or peeled paint (not when painting).
After you sand walls and potentially fill up cracks/holes, its time to hoover area.
If you are not planning painting skirting boards and door architrave or window sill, its good idea to secure them with masking tape and dust sheets.

You could use cotton dust sheet (like below) 3,5/3,6 m – £6.75 or some old bedding
https://www.toolstation.com/cotton-dust-sheet/p17779

The trouble with wet paint is (believe me) will soak through these materials and will stain your floor (tiles – that’s maybe….. fine, but wooden floor and carpet… not necessary).
So I would suggest invest few pounds more and buy polybacked cotton dust sheet like below 3,6/2,7m – £10.50.
-https://www.toolstation.com/cotton-twill-poly-backed-dust-sheet/p35544

If you have lots of old bedding or other materials, you could do it other way – use polythene dust sheet (possibly two layers) 3.5/2.6 – £1, and then put your material on top. I believe this should work as well:
- https://www.toolstation.com/polythene-dust-sheet/p92894
What I would suggest – buy small polybacked dust sheet like below (1.8/0.9m – £4.98). You will use it many times, trust me!
- https://www.toolstation.com/cotton-twill-poly-backed-dust-sheet/p87666

Before you will start painting, (if you are not doing woodwork) you can use masking tape on skirting boards (top) along all walls and door architrave, windowsill as well.

There are many types of masking tape, personally I prefer:
- Prodec for most of places 50m –£3

https://www.toolstation.com/prodec-low-tack-masking-tape/p41796

When you’ll need stick tape into painted wall or other delicate surface:
– Yellow FrogTape will be good choice
https://www.screwfix.com/p/frogtape-painters-delicate-surface-masking-tape-41m-x-36mm/81496

Same time you will put dust sheets on the floor and furniture which are not possible move out from the room.

TOOLS
Now you’ll just need the brush, roller and roller tray. Possible roller pole too (will make your job quicker)
Roller pole – depend of required high you could choose from websites below:

https://www.screwfix.com/c/decorating/extension-poles/cat850158?cm_sp=managedredirect-_-decorating-_-rollerpole

https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=roller%20pole

Tray – you have two choices – smaller 4” or 9” size. Can find on website below:
- https://www.screwfix.com/search?search=tray#category=cat850130

You can buy insert for them, which will save you some money too. You will find it in same place.
You will need roller sleeve and roller frame. I suggest use 9”. Remember – if you will buy roller pole, make sure that your frame will have thread too (necessary to install it into pole).
Maybe set like below.
- https://www.toolstation.com/hamilton-prestige-7-piece-roller-set/p65229

Small – 4” frame :
- https://www.toolstation.com/hamilton-prestige-mini-roller-frame/p27162
Small sleeves like below:
- https://www.toolstation.com/hamilton-prestige-mini-roller-sleeves/p66334
Behind radiators you could use roller frame with long handle like:
- https://www.toolstation.com/mini-roller-frame-4/p52172
Short pile sleeve like below:
- https://www.toolstation.com/pioneer-4-mini-roller-sleeves/p17737

Plus some brushes. I think these set below would be perfect for painting your room. In Toolstation 6.20£, on ebay you could find them for 16.53£ , so it is wort check different places😉:
- https://www.toolstation.com/pioneer-mixed-paintbrush-set/p99799

In my van I always have some polythene dust sheet in 50m roll, which I can cut and use as much as I need it. Its quite handy to have it too (use together with masking tape around doors or radiator)
- https://www.toolstation.com/continuous-polythene-dust-sheet/p46541

PAITNING

To ensure you end up with the exact colour you want on your wall, it’s a good idea to mix the paint properly before applying it. You can do this with either a wooden stick/paddle or by using a mixer attachment that you insert into your drill.

https://www.toolstation.com/mixing-paddle/p54911

What is good start is painting ceiling first. Along walls, don’t worry if your wide brush will touch walls there. EVEN BETTER – as not always there are perfectly straight lines left after plastering, you should paint around 2cm from ceiling all walls too. Possibly you will need apply another coat of white emulsion.

If you don’t want waste time between coats (emulsion should be dry prior second layer), you could start use brush with colour emulsion for painting corners of walls, walls along skirting boards, some difficult to reach with 9” roller places, like behind radiators. It will take some time.

When you finish them, you could apply second coat on the ceiling. Best practice is leave ceiling to completely dry for 12 hrs, so if you could, I suggest do second coat another day. But If its necessary to paint ceiling again same day, leave it as much time as possible.
After finishing the ceiling, you could start painting walls with 9” roller. Please use consistent pressure and move your roller from top to bottom and back with slightly V pattern. But leave around 10cm under ceiling unpainted. Try avoid leaving edges of paint or unpainted places. Remember – even if you are not too happy after first coat, second coat will make you feel better! So don’t give up. Keep continue

When second coat on the ceiling will be dry, then take angled brush and do cutting under ceiling. Maybe it will be good idea leave around 5mm under ceiling (to make straight line). And same time you will pain these 10cm which you left before unpainted. If you want avoid brush lines, you could use small 4” roller with horizontal movement there as well.

When second coat on the ceiling will be dry, then take angled brush and do cutting under ceiling. Maybe it will be good idea leave around 5mm under ceiling (to make straight line). And same time you will pain these 10cm which you left before unpainted. If you want avoid brush lines, you could use small 4” roller with horizontal movement there as well.

Every paint is drying different time, but ValsparV700 will need possibly just few hrs and you will be able apply second coat. So, again start with brush in corners, along skirting boards, architraves and other difficult places, then back to roller and paint all walls.

Important thing – please remove masking tape before paint will dry, it will help you avoid touch ups after it.

And remember – darker colours are more difficult to achieve good effect – possibly will need more coats. And 100% sure – much more attention.
If your stage of your walls are not good enough (uneven etc) there these imperfections will be much more visible if you use darker paint.
When you had dark walls and now going lighter – it will need more coats.
Creamy colours like magnolia are hiding imperfections much better. So choice is yours, your decision what to do.

But independently of option about color, I wish you lots of satisfaction from job which you’ll complete. I believe you can do it.
If you have any question, which I could answer, I’ll be happy to help – just send me a message:) remik@adamhandyman.couk or klick contact below: 

When this crazy time ends and you will decide to let me decorate another room in your house or office, laying a floor, remodell bathroom or do some other job around your house, I’ll be more than happy meet you, talk about details, and do it along your preferences.
If you check out my website, you will find some more info about me and completed projects. You will find ther as well unique, acrylic based  walls decorations, which Im doing as well, including venetian plastering, concrete effect paint and wall sculpture. So, I believe see you a few weeks from now.

Till that time, please stay safe and enjoy your DIY projects
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