When painting interior walls, many people choose to use a neutral color like white or beige or a more traditional paint scheme of muted colors, such as light blue or light green. For those who like warm colors, orange is an option. According to Pantone, bright orange is a high-arousal color due to its association with fire and the sun. Bright orange that containis red and yellow ranges gives the room a sense of energy while softer oranges and those that range into the brown are more earthy, yet warm.
1 Remove all of the furniture from the room or place it in the center of the room and place a drop cloth over it.
2 Scrub the walls with a cleanser. Remove mold by scrubbing with a solution of 3 parts water to 1 part bleach. Allow the walls to dry.
3 Patch any holes or cracks with spackle. Allow the spackle to set and sand it smooth with fine-grit sandpaper. Wipe the walls with a dry rag to remove the dust from sanding.
4 Turn off the electricity to the room at your main electrical box. Remove the covers from the outlets and light switches, and remove any fixtures such as lights or ceiling fans.
5 Cover the molding with painter's tape. Remove any vent covers on the walls.
6 Fill any gaps between the molding and the walls by squeezing a thick bead of caulk in the gaps.
7 Paint the walls with a coat of primer. Paint the edges of the walls with a paint brush. Use long strokes to cover three or four inches at a time, applying the primer evenly. Place just enough primer on the bristles to get the tip of the brush wet, and use the brush to smooth out any spots where the primer is dripping.
8 Cover the main parts of the walls with a paint roller. Paint an area about three feet square at a time with the roller as you apply the primer. Continue priming until the wall is complete. Allow the primer to dry.
9 Paint the edges of the walls with a paint brush. Use long strokes to cover three or four inches at a time, applying the paint evenly. Place just enough paint on the bristles to get the tip of the brush wet, and use the brush to smooth out any spots where the paint is dripping.
10 Paint the main parts of the walls with a paint roller. Cover an area about three feet square at a time with the roller as you apply the paint. Continue painting until the wall is complete. Allow the paint to dry.
11 Touch up any spots that were missed in the initial coat and allow it to dry.
12 Remove the painter's tape from the molding and replace all the covers and plates that were removed. Restore the electricity to the room.
