Pro Tips For Neater Painting

These top tips from expert painters will make your next paint job a smashing success.

Wait for dry weather

Humidity means drips and slow drying, so avoid painting on a rainy day. If you must paint when it’s humid, take your time – and take advantage of slow-drying paint to correct your errors before moving onto the next coat. But don’t overwork it, or it will show when you’re finished.

Do a thorough visual inspection and prep

Any cracked, flaking, or peeling areas need to be lightly sanded or scraped (and then thoroughly rinsed) before applying new primer and paint, because the weight of the new coat will pull the old paint loose. You will just end up wasting your time and money if you don’t tackle that first. Greasy spots may also need a bit of washing with soap, followed by a rinse with clean water. Otherwise, give the walls a quick wipedown with a damp cloth so that paint will have a clean, dust-free surface to stick to.

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