10 phrasal verbs used when painting a house

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Brush up	To improve or refresh something	1. I need to brush up on my painting skills before starting this project. 2. Let's brush up the walls before applying the primer. 3. He brushed up his knowledge of color theory by reading some books. 4. The painter brushed up the details of the mural. 5. We'll brush up the exterior of the house tomorrow.
Roll on	To apply paint with a roller	1. Let's roll on a coat of primer before painting the walls. 2. She rolled on the paint smoothly, covering the surface evenly. 3. We'll roll on a second coat to ensure full coverage. 4. The painters rolled on the color with precision. 5. It's time to roll on the final coat of paint.
Cut in	To paint a straight line along the edges of a surface using a brush	1. I'll cut in around the windows and doors first. 2. The painter carefully cut in where the ceiling meets the wall. 3. He cut in neatly along the baseboards. 4. Let's cut in before rolling on the paint. 5. She's skilled at cutting in without any mistakes.
Touch up	To make small corrections or improvements to a painted surface	1. We'll need to touch up the corners where the paint has chipped. 2. The painter touched up the spots that were missed during the first coat. 3. Let's touch up the trim before calling it finished. 4. She spent the afternoon touching up the details of the mural. 5. A quick touch up will make the paint job look perfect.
Prime over	To apply primer on top of an existing surface	1. We'll need to prime over the old paint before applying the new color. 2. The painter primed over the wood to prevent staining. 3. Let's prime over the patched areas to ensure even coverage. 4. She carefully primed over the rough spots on the wall. 5. We'll need to prime over the entire surface before painting.
Mask off	To cover or protect an area with masking tape or other material before painting	1. We need to mask off the trim before painting the walls. 2. The painters masked off the windows to avoid getting paint on the glass. 3. Let's mask off the edges to keep the lines clean. 4. He carefully masked off the delicate fixtures. 5. Mask off any areas you don't want to paint.
Sand down	To smooth a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper	1. We'll need to sand down the rough patches before painting. 2. The painter sanded down the old paint to prepare the surface. 3. Let's sand down the woodwork to remove any imperfections. 4. She spent hours sanding down the rough edges. 5. Sand down the surface until it's smooth to the touch.
Wipe off	To remove paint or dirt from a surface by wiping it	1. We'll need to wipe off the dust before applying the primer. 2. The painter wiped off the excess paint with a cloth. 3. Let's wipe off the spills before they dry. 4. She wiped off the dirt from the surface before painting. 5. Wipe off any excess paint for a clean finish.
Finish off	To complete the final touches or last coat of paint	1. We'll finish off with a coat of clear sealant to protect the paint. 2. The painters finished off the job by painting the trim. 3. Let's finish off the edges before calling it done. 4. She finished off the details with a fine brush. 5. Finish off the project with a final inspection.
Layer on	To apply multiple coats of paint one over the other	1. We'll layer on the paint to achieve a rich color. 2. The painter layered on the colors to create depth. 3. Let's layer on another coat for better coverage. 4. She carefully layered on the paint to avoid streaks. 5. Layer on the final coat for a smooth finish.