Good surface preparation begins with good cleaning. Why? Because we don’t paint over dirt. As a matter of fact, a properly cleaned surface is free of dust, grease, dirt, oil, nicotine, furniture polish, tape, adhesive, scuff marks, mildew, hairspray, soap scum, detergents, residual cleaning agents and soot from candles or fire. Let’s take a look…
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Fine Sanding for Adhesion
When you sand a coated or finished surface, it is typically referred to as scuff sanding, fine sanding, light sanding, or buff sanding. The reasons to sand before applying a fresh coat of paint—are many.
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Drywall Repair Prep
Drywall repair begins with understanding the materials and tools you’ll need to do the repair. And we always want to be thinking about ways to reduce dust. Ideas include using a vacuum sander when available, covering the vents, cold-air returns, and doorways with poly. In any case, always wear a ...
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Drywall Repair
One of the most critical steps in the room painting process is patching and repairing the existing drywall. Before the actual repairs take place, we need to determine what kind of patching material to use depending on the size of the repair and the amount of dry-time we want to give the patch.
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