what are the steps of interior painting?
i am going to repaint all the rooms…i think i know the basics but just want to be sure and get more tips…also i need to know more about the primer?? Also the trim should be done first right?
wash wall with TSP and water,prime,paint does not matter if first or last on the trim
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Sometimes you need primer…sometimes not.
If you are going from a very dark color to a light color, I’d use primer first. If you are repainting in a shade that’s very close to the old paint, I wouldn’t bother.
You also need primer if you are going from a glossy finish to a matte finish.
I use primers in bathrooms, too, in order to inhibit any mold. (There are special primers that inhibit mold.)
I don’t think there is a set rule about whether or not to paint the molding first, but I always do. I paint well outside of the molding line and then cut in with the wall color. This way the new paints overlap and you never have a line of old paint showing through.
And don’t forget the spackle for those dings and dents.
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clean the walls first. this includes sanding, wiping with a tack cloth. use a good primer on the walls and trim. that will give a good bond to the existing substrate. keep the prime coat to 1 coat. the existing colors will show through. that’s okay. the purpose is to cover the existing paint. if your painting the ceilings start there. use a brush to do the corners. paint 4 to 6" away from the corner and then roll away. a 3/8" roller Knapp is preferred. same method on the walls. use a brush and paint/ cut in where the roller will not fit. ie; corners, windows, doors, and outlets. after rolling a wall, go back to where you started and re roll the wall in one direction. top to bottom or bottom to top which ever is more comfortable. once that is completed then paint the trim. couple of suggestions buy a quality brush, it will make the work look nicer, and it’s easier to work with ie;cutting in, and coverage. start at the top and work down, in case you have any drips you can collect/fix them as your working down. use a tarp/drop-cloth! good luck and have fun
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wash wall with TSP and water,prime,paint does not matter if first or last on the trim
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