Preparing on the wall and ceilings for painting an decorating
If you are planning to paint your walls, you may be ready to prepare. Which are the thinks are recommended to do?
While you don’t necessarily need to use a primer if your walls have already been painted, you still need to do some maintenance work to ensure that your new paint will stick to the surface. Remove stains and dust from your walls. Treat any smudges with dishwashing soap and water. Once you’re done, rinse everything with water and let the walls dry overnight.
Scrape off old paint flakes. Use a paint scraper to make the surface nice and even.
Fill in grooves, dents, and holes. You can mask such imperfections with polyfilla of your preference. Make sure to carefully apply the material with a filling knife, then use a wet knife to smoothen the patched-up area. Sand the spots only once they’re fully dry.
Note: If your walls or ceiling are in a really bad shape, apply water-based or an oil-based primer over sturdier stains, let it dry overnight, and sand the spots with a size 220 fine grit sandpaper.
Besides walls and a ceiling, your room will also probably feature trims, casings, skirting boards, moldings, and other woodwork. Purchase grit sandpaper. Sandpaper is extremely useful for removing layers of old varnish or gloss paint. You can also use it to smoothen caulked nail holes, sharp edges or to remove the grain raising caused by water-based coating. Fill dents with caulk or a wood filler. Sand the repaired spots once the material is dry. Use a sanding sponge. Contours and shaped moldings can be tricky to sand with regular sandpaper. The pliable qualities of the sanding sponge allow you to achieve smoother and better results when sanding curves and other awkward spots. Once you’re ready, remove any leftover dust with a brush and wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth. So, when you are ready can continue with real painting and decorating
