How to Prepare Your Walls for Painting

Advice from the paint store experts at Ace Oakland

Time to paint your home again? As tedious as it may seem, it’s worth putting in the extra effort to prepare the walls before you even open a paint tin. Here’s a guideline on how to prepare your walls for painting.

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Before you start the job make sure that you have all the tools and products that you need. Here’s a list of handy items for a paint job

Soft cloths

A screwdriver

Plastic sheeting

Masking tape

Filler

Sandpaper

A putty knife

A two-inch brush

A roller and pallet

Primer

Paint

You can get all of these, along with some useful advice, at the Ace paint store in Oakland

Protect the Fixtures

Paint spills happen, so the first step in preparing is to remove everything from the area. It’s best to move everything out of the room. If this isn’t possible move it all into the center of the room and cover it with drop sheets. Cover lights and fans with plastic and remove all cover plates from electrical outlets and plugs.

Repair Cracks and Crevices

Remove loose paint and examine your walls for imperfections. Repair cracks with a filler and smooth everything down to a fine finish. Cover the new repairs with a primer. New paint will highlight flaws in the wall so make sure that you’re meticulous with the repairs.

Clean Wall Surfaces

Sweep and vacuum baseboards and cornice and then wipe the entire wall surface with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. If you’re painting your kitchen you may have to use soapy water to clean the walls as they may harbor a slightly sticky residue from cooking vapors.

Apply Masking Tape

Wait for the walls to dry. Then apply masking tape along all the trim. Press the tape down so that it adheres to the surface, preventing any paint from leaking in.

Apply Primer

Primer prepares your walls for the paint. Use a 2-inch brush to paint all the edges then fill in the center of the wall with a roller. When the primer is dry, you’re ready to paint the walls and enjoy your new space.

Visit your Oakland paint store for your supplies. Happy painting!

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