BraveSpeaking: Painting a Room

Verb prepare something to be used

prep
Ok, to begin we need to prep the room for painting. We will get all the supplies we need, clean the room and then we can paint!

drop sheet

Noun a piece of large plastic or material used as a cover

drop sheet
We will use the plastic drop sheet to protect the furniture and floors so we don't get paint on them.

tape

Verb fasten or attach something with adhesive tape

tape
Next, we will tape around the windows, doors, and floor with this special green painter's adhesive. This will keep the drop sheet in place and prevent paint from getting on the windows.

wipe down

Verb to clean (a surface) by rubbing it with a cloth

wipe down
After we wipe down the walls with soap and water, we will be ready to paint. It is very important for the walls to be clean.

primer

Noun a liquid used to improve the coverage and look of the paint

primer
Now for the painting! First, we put on a primer. This will make the surface of the wall smooth so when we apply the colored paint it will be perfect.

roller

Noun a paint application tool used for painting large flat surfaces quickly

roller
I will use a roller to apply the paint. I find it's easier than using a brush and I think it will be faster too!

paint tray

Noun a plastic tray to hold paint for decorating with a paint roller

paint tray
Hey, will you grab a paint tray? I bought two so we can paint together! Pour some paint in it and let's get started!