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Learn How To Paint a Wall

It's easy to give any room a face-lift with a fresh coat of paint. Follow our simple steps for a new look in no time.

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3. Angle the brush so its bristles line up with the masked-off border and steadily draw it across the edge. As the paint starts to trail off, lightly draw the bristles away from the edge. Then reload the paintbrush and pick up where you left off.

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