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Painting Walls and Ceilings

A professional's tips for rolling and edging paint as efficiently as possible without making a mess

by Brian J. Doherty

A professional painter offers tips for painting walls and ceilings, covering everything from choosing the right type of roller to cutting an edge.

From Fine Homebuilding128, pp. 82-87
January 1, 2000
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Painting and Finishing | Interior Painting and Finishing | Painting Tools | Interior Paints, Stains, and Finishes | Walls | Ceilings | Paint | Paints and Finishes | Other Hand Tools
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