How To Prepare A Wall Before Painting
In order for a paint job to look clean and smooth, it is important that proper surface preparation is done prior to painting.- The first step in surface preparation is to fill in any holes with a good quality wall spackle. After it dries, sand the surface to a smooth finish. Be sure to also smooth out any old paint drips or ridges. If you are also painting the trim, sand the glossy surfaces lightly so the paint will adhere better.
- Second, clean the walls thoroughly. Use a lightly damp cloth to free the surface from all dust, dirt and grime. You may have to use some soap or all-purpose cleaner for the tough spots.
- While the surface dries, tape around the walls and make sure all the corners are free from dust.
- Next, prime the walls with a good quality primer to increase paint adhesion and prevent flaking or peeling paint in the future.
- One more smart thing to do before you begin painting is to inventory, making sure you have all the needed materials for the job, (things such as: a paint can opener, stir sticks, roller covers, paint brushes, paint tray, gloves, drop cloth, etc).
After completing these simple steps, the paint will adhere much better to the walls which will result in a beautiful, long-lasting finish.
Since 1998, Kennedy Painting has been providing quality service to the St. Louis area. If you have any more questions or if you would like to place your project in capable hands, call Kennedy Painting at 314-952-0156.
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About Kennedy Painting
Our goal as a painting contractor is to provide our clients with the utmost in professional and responsible house painting. Through ongoing training, we keep our employees up to date on industry changes, new products, innovations, and our award-winning customer service standards. From our initial in-home consultation to our final project walkthrough, Kennedy Painting is a painting company that St. Louis residents can rely on. Our attention to detail and proper techniques at every stage ensure that our paint jobs will last. We stand behind all our work written warranty and can guarantee that your painting investment will beautify and protect your home for many years to come.
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 2-year written warranty
- 25 + years in business
- Locally Owned and Operated
People Hire Us Because They Know
- We offer a no-questions-asked two-year warranty on all of our painting projects.
- We are competitive with our pricing structure.
- Our paint jobs last longer because we never skimp on site protection.
- We leave the job NEAT and CLEAN.
- We have long-standing employees that are treated well.
- We give back to our community in many ways, including our annual charity project, Paint It Forward.
