- 1). Stick painter's tape to the trim, sconces, light-switches and other wall fixtures. Tape protects these surfaces from accidental paint splatter.
- 2). Lay a canvas dropcloth on the floor. Vertical wall drips are easily sopped up as they slide down the wall, but a sloped ceiling's dripping paint will drop directly to the floor for an unwanted mess.
- 3). Paint the edges of the sloped wall, using a foam paintbrush and latex paint. Foam brushes apply paint more sparingly than regular paintbrushes, helping reduce drips on the sloped surface.
- 4). Paint the main sloped wall surface with a foam paint roller. Get as close to the edges as possible for even coverage. Apply the paint in parallel lines with 50 percent overlap between each roller mark. Wait for the paint to dry. Most latex paints dry in about an hour or two, but consult the paint container for the manufacturer's recommendation.
- 5). Repeat steps 4 and 5. Foam painting tools provide the best-looking results on a sloped surface, but the thin coverage requires extra coats. Apply as many coats as necessary until all the bare patches are covered.
- 6). Peel off the painter's tape and pick up the canvas dropcloth after 24 hours.
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