How to paint interior walls & ceilings

A coat of paint is the quickest and easiest way to give a room a face-lift. As long as the walls have been prepared properly, you can get a professional-looking finish.

Time to complete job: About two hours for the walls of a small bedroom. Allow half a day for painting a ceiling.
Approximate budget: Between £30 and £100, depending on the room size and paint chosen.

First steps:
Even with today's low odour paints, it's worth opening all the external doors and windows before you start work. Move the furniture into the centre of the room and use a dust sheet to protect your flooring. Always paint the ceiling before the walls, in case any paint splatters or drips.