How Do You Paint Walls Without Streaks

Choose a matte- or flat-finish paint for your walls. … Repair any holes or gouges by filling the holes with spackling putty. … Affix painter’s tape along baseboards or crown moldings and around windows or door frames to protect surfaces that should not be painted.

How do you keep walls from streaking when painting?

1. Choose a matte- or flat-finish paint for your walls. …
2. Repair any holes or gouges by filling the holes with spackling putty. …
3. Affix painter’s tape along baseboards or crown moldings and around windows or door frames to protect surfaces that should not be painted.

How can I paint without brush marks?

1. Don’t press too hard on the brush. …
2. Wet your brush with water before painting. …
3. Paint in the details and then smooth over.
4. Going back over semi dry paint will cause ripples. …
5. You want to apply a thin coat, but don’t “stretch” the paint on the brush. …
6. Always paint in one direction.