Painting - what do i need to know?

[Antheia]

I want to repaint DD's room. How do i go about this and what should i know before i start?

[Lulu]

The conditions of the walls to start. How are they?

[Antheia]

The conditions of the walls to start. How are they?

The walls are in pretty good condition although i dont know what a bad condition wall looks like lol.

[Danni]

If there are any holes you will need to plug them up and then sand them back. (plug is not the right word, but I can't think of the correct word right now )

Then yep, wash the walls, wait for them to dry, masking tape it all up, cut in the edges, then get a GOOD roller and roll away

[Visitor7]

Have a good look at the walls, will any need sanding down? You'll need to do this first to prep the walls for painting. You'll know if they need sanding as they'll be cracked or something similar.
If they're in good condition, clean the walls, apply an undercoat, then apply the paint. Make sure you cut in first along the skirting. Have plenty of ventilation as you're pg. Ask at the paint store for best paint ideas and painting tips.

[Antheia]

Well no holes or cracks so should be all good.

masking tape what? and what do you mean by cut in?

do i use a roller for the whole lot? will i need a brush at all?

do i start at the top or bottom first or does it not matter?

[Danni]

You would normally use masking tape under the cornice and ontop of the skirting boards. You will need a brush or a cutting in tool (sponge thing). Cutting in is where you paint all the outside of the wall (4 sides iykwim). You normally use a brush if you have a really steady hand.

Normally you paint the outside of the wall first (cutting in) then you use the roller for the rest. And you should start the roller in the middle of the wall, then go up and down.

[Visitor7]

You'll need a roller and a brush. By cutting in, I mean like painting a strip using a brush along the skirting (window sill, doors etc) as you can't get the roller close enough. Once the cutting in bit has dried, then you can paint with a roller.
Does that make sense?
ETA: danni explained it much better than me, lol!

[kawazuki]

pick a colour, get some good rollers, masking tape and go for it.

nothing much to it realy.

just wash the walls down with sugar soap and let it dry then go for it.