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paint wall vs paint walls

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Paint wall' is used when referring to a single wall that needs to be painted, while 'paint walls' is used when referring to multiple walls that need to be painted.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 516 views

paint wall

This phrase is correct when referring to a single wall that needs to be painted.

Use 'paint wall' when you are talking about painting a single wall in a room or a building.

Examples:

  • I need to paint the wall in the living room.
  • You paint wall now?
  • Khun Bedu, Khun Kawrio and Khun Dee De organised dissidents to release balloons, launch paper boats and spray-paint walls with their peaceful political messages.
  • My mother helped put up new wallpaper and paint the walls and stuff.
  • And then trampled upon until you can paint the walls with him.
  • You have the right to paint the walls.
  • On one condition though-paint the wall Sage-primer, 2 coats.
  • I want to paint the walls black.
  • The realtor suggested we paint the walls white.
  • You move, and I paint this wall with your brain matter.
  • - graffiti-proof paint for walls, train carriages and other objects.
  • He does not paint the walls but wallpapers them.
  • Probably because her voice can peel paint off walls.
  • Just wondering what color to paint the walls.
  • I want to paint the walls and rent the house to tourists this summer.
  • All I want to do right now, Dawson, is paint my wall.
  • If you paint the walls an unauthorised colour, you're out.
  • You think I can't paint that wall with you from here, you are sorely mistaken.
  • No. But I bet he was here, then he left, made you stay and paint the walls.
  • I swear on my mother's good name, I'll paint these walls with his brains.
  • We'll have to paint the walls...

Alternatives:

  • paint a wall
  • paint the wall

paint walls

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple walls that need to be painted.

Use 'paint walls' when you are talking about painting more than one wall in a room or a building.

Examples:

  • I hired a painter to paint the walls in my house.
  • Khun Bedu, Khun Kawrio and Khun Dee De organised dissidents to release balloons, launch paper boats and spray-paint walls with their peaceful political messages.
  • My mother helped put up new wallpaper and paint the walls and stuff.
  • And then trampled upon until you can paint the walls with him.
  • You have the right to paint the walls.
  • On one condition though-paint the wall Sage-primer, 2 coats.
  • I want to paint the walls black.
  • The realtor suggested we paint the walls white.
  • You move, and I paint this wall with your brain matter.
  • - graffiti-proof paint for walls, train carriages and other objects.
  • He does not paint the walls but wallpapers them.
  • Probably because her voice can peel paint off walls.
  • Just wondering what color to paint the walls.
  • I want to paint the walls and rent the house to tourists this summer.
  • All I want to do right now, Dawson, is paint my wall.
  • If you paint the walls an unauthorised colour, you're out.
  • You think I can't paint that wall with you from here, you are sorely mistaken.
  • No. But I bet he was here, then he left, made you stay and paint the walls.
  • I swear on my mother's good name, I'll paint these walls with his brains.
  • We'll have to paint the walls...
  • You better hope to God you didn't call for backup, 'cause I will paint the walls with these people's brains.

Alternatives:

  • paint the walls
  • paint several walls

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