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This checklist will help you prepare for your next interior paint project:

Decide on the type of paint you want to use flat, low-gloss, glossy. (Latex-based paint is used for interior painting.)

Realize that different parts of the house might need different types of paint.

Buy enough paint to cover a room in two thin coats.

Keep in mind that a gallon of paint will cover 400 square feet in one coat.

Consider your interior wall surfaces.

Decide if your project is one that you want to tackle or if calling a professional would be wise.

Take time to remove all items that could get in the painter's way.

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Move furniture away from the walls and cover with drop cloths.

Vacuum and clean corners and baseboards.

Allow the painter easy access to water for cleaning his/her tools.

Keep pets and children away from areas being painted.

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