Painting Tips: Five Prep Steps

The more attention you pay to the prep work the easier and more professional your paint job will be. Don't hurry. Take your time and do it right.
Before you begin painting follow these five steps:
1. Remove all hardware, switch plates, outlet covers. Put the screws and hardware in plastic bags so you don't lose anything.
2. Move the furniture into the middle of the room so you have space to move.
3. Patch holes or small cracks with spackling compound and sand smooth.
4. Use blue painter's tape around windows, doors, ceiling.
5. Gather your materials; paint, brushes, rollers, drop cloths, etc.
Now that you've done the pain-in-the-neck stuff it's time for the fun part, making your room beautiful.
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Tips for Flawless Painting: Wall Preparation

One of the most important aspects of painting is to prep the walls appropriately. If you are going to paint over semi-gloss or high gloss you must sand the surface first to make your new paint adhere. I recommend a medium to fine grade sanding block that costs less than $3.00. A light once-over is all that's needed.