I'm painting a room for the first time. Is it better to do it with the roller first then get the edges or?

vice versa? Any tips would be appreciated. Thank You!I'm painting a room for the first time. Is it better to do it with the roller first then get the edges or?
It works better to cut in the edges with a brush then roll the wall. Don't get too far ahead with the cutting in as you want to roll into the area while the paint is still wet.I'm painting a room for the first time. Is it better to do it with the roller first then get the edges or?
I prefer to do a roller first because then you can get as close as possible to the corners and you don't waste your time painting an area with a brush that you can get with the roller. Always have a wet rag handy to wipe off anything that gets on the ceiling by mistake. Also, if you are painting the ceiling, do it first, and let it overlap onto the wall. Then you can paint over the overlap as you do the walls. Use a good 2'; angled cutting brush to do the corners where the wall meets the ceiling. This will give you the best line. I also use a plastic cup with paint in it when I am painting with a brush to avoid constantly going to the paint tray. One more thing. If by ';the first time'; you mean the walls have never been painted, then you should paint the walls with primer first. Good luck.
A successful paint job always starts with good preparation. First mask off the wood work, base boards, etc. remove all switch plates and other items on the wall. Patch any nail holes or other holes in the wall, then be sure to dust down the walls. If you are changing from one color to another, a coat of primer will make your paint job easier. Also, be sure you put the same type of paint on the wall.





Start with your ';cut ins'; ( around the molding, baseboards, corners, and next to the ceiling. Mask off so you will have clean straight lines.





Cover all items in the room, and lay down a cover to protect the floor from drips or spills.





May sound difficult, but its really very easy.
It's best to cut in the edges and borders first. I like to use a 2'; or 3'; sach brush. When that's done, I roll the open areas.