--- title: Easy Home Painting Tips - Homecare Remodeling - Bloomington, MN description: Easy Home Painting Tips - Follow these steps to make your next home painting project a breeze! Choose The Right Tools. --- [Skip to main content](https://homecareincremodeling.com/news/easy-home-painting-tips#main-content) - Builder #CR806951 - [952.884.4187](tel:9528844187) - [Client Referrals](https://homecareincremodeling.com/referral-program) - [Financing](https://homecareincremodeling.com/financing) [![homecare remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/This%20transparent%20Logo.png?width=93&height=49&name=This%20transparent%20Logo.png) ![homecare remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/This%20transparent%20Logo.png?width=93&height=49&name=This%20transparent%20Logo.png)](https://homecareincremodeling.com) - Show submenu for About Us About Us - [Our Story](https://homecareincremodeling.com/our-story) - [Our Process](https://homecareincremodeling.com/our-process) - 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Cover the fixtures with tape. **Plan To Prime:** Most painting projects will take three coats – one coat of primer and two coats of paint.  Always plan on using primer on patched and unpainted surfaces as raw surfaces will absorb too much paint. With this preparation in place, you are ready to begin transforming your space! ## Explore Related Posts [![The Most Common Remodeling Regrets and How to Avoid Them](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6_12_26-main-photo.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=6_12_26-main-photo.jpg) June 12, 2026 The Most Common Remodeling Regrets and How to Avoid Them A remodeling project is a significant investment of both time and money, which is why most homeowners spend considerable effort planning the finished result. While many projects successfully transform a home, there are also situations where homeowners look back and wish they had made different decisions along the way. 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