painting interior walls with two-story ceilings

[lily23]

Hi folks, I need painting advice.

I would describe myself as an "expert amateur" interior painter. I have done my own home many times, and also painted the homes of friends and family. I consider myself to be a skilled cutter, and take pride in professional-looking results. However, I have never had to paint a wall that was too big to paint in one take.

OK enough bragging ;), I need advice.

I've moved into a home with walls two stories high in the living/dining area. I plan to rent scaffolding to get the high areas. I will be using satin paint. My question is, can I paint a wall in sections, namely the top part on one day, and the bottom part on another day? Or do I need to do the entire wall at once, before it all dries, to get the sheen uniform?

Any pointers on blending in different sections?

Thanks in advance

Lily

[Pulse]

shouldn't matter, lap marks aren't such a problem with low sheen interior paints as opposed to enamel or exterior acrylics in the sun... my personal hate is painting dark fascia or gutters in the sun... the stuff dries almost before it gets off the brush!

Cheers
Pulse

[Outdamnspot!]

You could create a line above which you use flat/ceiling paint with the low sheen below.

[Blocker]

Lily,
Ideally the wall should be painted in one continuous coat...Cut in about one third of the wall length top and bottom ,and while edge is wet use a roller and extension pole that is long enough to reach from floor to ceiling to allow "laying off" your wet paint.
A sheepskin or micro fibre roller cover will help,and I would use Flat or Low Sheen to lessen visible roller marks.
Regards,
Blocker.

[lily23]

Thanks everybody. I think I'm going to do whatever I need to to get each wall painted in one shot. Tried and true.

Thanks again!

Lily