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: Preparation - Preparing a room for painting
Preparing a room for painting
For a generic room
Tip 1:
Remove as much furniture as possible.
Cover the floor, furniture and the rest of the surfaces with newspapers or plastic sheets
Tip 2:
Protect light switches, electrical sockets, window frames and wood work with strips of masking tape.
Tip 3:
Remove any unstable paint film with a scraper.
Then sand the surface for a smooth finish. Dust off.
Tip 4:
Patch up cracks or uneven surfaces with an appropriate filler.
When the filler is dry, sand it with sandpaper for a smooth finish. Dust off.
Tip 5:
Use water and wash or clean surfaces to be painted. Everything must be allowed to dry thoroughly before painting.
Tip 6:
For any new walls, use a wall sealer to neutralize the alkali on the walls before painting.
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