Final Week - Big Spring Tire Sale: SAVE UP TO 25%* on select tires and wheels from quality brands.
Shop NowThis paragraph should be hidden.
Proudly Canadian
Follow our easy steps to get a perfect paint job with Premier every time.
7 STEPS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Apply painter’s tape to all connecting walls or trim that you want to protect, including around your windows. Press down the edge with a flexible putty knife to seal the tape, so paint doesn’t seep under the edge. Cover your furniture and floors with plastic drop sheets.
Primer can be very helpful when painting a room. There are 3 types of primers — drywall, deep based and problem solving.
Premier drywall primers are useful if the walls have an irregular surface or you are painting natural drywall or wood panelling. They can also be used to spot prime any areas where you have just repaired or filled in cracks or holes. This will help prevent the sheen from looking different on the surface.
Premier deep base primer should be used to lessen the number of coats required for bright, rich colours.
Finally, if you have problem areas such as stains, odour or mould, you should clean thoroughly and use a Premier problem solving primer.
If you are using more than one can of paint, pour them all into a large bucket and mix them thoroughly together with a paint stick for a uniform colour. Transfer paint into a smaller handy bucket for edging and trim or into paint trays for larger areas.
Start by painting all the corners and edges along the ceiling with a 2” brush. If the ceiling is a different colour, overlap that colour onto the walls by a few centimeters. It's easier to get a straight edge on the wall than the ceiling.
When you use a painter’s pole to paint the ceiling, stand sideways to roll out the paint. This is less tiring than holding it in front of you.
The best practice for painting a room is to start with the ceilings first and then window and door casings and trim. Finish with the walls.
When you paint with a roller, start by painting a big “W” on the wall – about 1 metre square. Without re-loading the roller, go back and fill it in. Use easy long strokes to lay the paint down on the surface. Roll the paint into the cut line made with the brush along the ceiling. Don't push the paint on.
Continue on by starting in the next dry area and paint back towards the previously painted section maintaining a wet edge. If you need to take a break or stop for the day, be sure to finish the wall you’re working on first.
When you paint with a brush, transfer a small amount of paint to a container and use that to supply the brush.
Only dip the paint brush half-way into the paint. Then draw the brush out and tap off any excess paint.
Wait for the period of time recommended by the manufacturer before applying a second coat. Be sure to give the wall a few days to cure before hanging anything, like art or shelves.

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Canadian Tire Privacy Charter
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, the aggregated data will not include your visit.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.