Open tin of paint
Stick brush in tin of paint and get it moist
Gently stroke the brush back and forth over the lid of the tin to remove excess paint
Apply paint to wall
Sit back and admire your handiwork
Paint is really damp
Paint is getting less damp
Paint is getting tacky
Paint is getting mildly tacky
Paint is almost touch dry
Paint is touch dry.
Paint is totally dry
Congratulations, you have just watched paint dry.
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