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PAINTING BASICS · 7 STEPS
Brush and roller technique
Learn to load a brush and roller properly and apply paint evenly without drips or patches.
PAINTING BASICS · 7 STEPS
Preparing a surface for paint
Learn to clean, fill, sand and check a wall so paint sticks properly and looks smooth.
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