Should I gloss or emulsion first?

Do you also paint walls first or woodwork?

Many homeowners paint their walls first and then finish the trim. This is done while waiting for the first coat to dry. Rich O'Neil, Masterworks Paint says that homeowners need to think strategically. O'Neil says, "First paint all woodwork. Then apply the first and second coats. Finally, move on to the walls."

Also, is it possible to paint gloss over emulsions with gloss? It won't stick if you paint gloss paint with regular matt emulsion. We tried. Even if you manage to cover it up, the shine of the gloss will eventually show through.

This is how to order the paint in a room.

When painting a room, the trim should be painted first. They paint first the trim, then the ceiling and finally the walls. It's much easier and faster to tape the trim off than the walls. You don't want them to be taped together!

Do I need to paint skirting boards prior to fitting?

Install the Skirting Boards Before Painting Walls. As we stated at the beginning, it is important to fit your skirting boards before painting walls. This is especially true if the walls have been painted other than white. This saves time and can be done after the fact.