A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Your
Waukesha Home For Professional
Wall And Ceiling Painting
What Needs To Happen Before
The Paintbrush Meets
The Wall
Once you schedule wall and ceiling painting in Waukesha County, you โ like many homeowners โ may think the process is relatively simple. You might wipe down the walls with a damp cloth, get the paint, and start painting.
But painting your walls and ceilings involves much more.
For starters, you need to prepare the surroundingsโlike your furniture and wall hangingsโto ensure that paint doesnโt get on anything other than the walls and ceilings.
You also need to ensure the walls and ceilings are prepped with the proper primer. While many paint brands include primer in the paint itself, this isnโt true for all paints and will depend on the specifics of your project.
As easy as wall and ceiling painting looks on your favorite DIY channel, the reality requires a bit more prep work. Removing the old paint, repairing cracks and holes, and more are needed to get the most out of your paint job. Understand whatโs all involved in preparing your walls for painting below.
1. Repair Holes And Remove Loose Paint
Before Wall And Ceiling Painting
Depending on the condition of your walls and ceilings, you may have quite a bit of work to prep them for painting. Youโll need to remove any old, peeling paint flakes so your wallsโ surfaces are smooth and even. Any holes, such as dents from years of use or even holes from tacks, should be repaired with caulking to ensure an even surface.
Sandpaper works best to smooth out uneven surfaces. Choose sandpaper with fine grit rather than coarse grit to avoid scratching your walls and causing further damage.
2. Thoroughly Wash Your Waukesha County
Walls And Ceilings
For this step, your method of washing will depend on which walls and ceilings youโre preparing to paint. Warm water and gentle soap work on most interior walls, removing dirt, grime, and dust without using abrasive chemicals.
However, youโll need something stronger if youโre prepping your kitchen walls. Kitchens are regularly exposed to grease, so youโll need to wash the walls with a detergent or dish soap specifically designed to cut through and break down grease.
If you have mold or mildew on your walls or ceilings, remove it before painting. Painting over mold or mildew will only cause it to come back.
To get rid of mold or mildew, scrub the area with warm water and bleach. The best combination is usually three parts water and one part bleach. Wait for it to dry, and repeat the procedure until the stains are completely gone.
3. Caulk Cracks And Holes Before Interior Wall Painting
For larger cracks and holes that canโt be sanded down with fine-grit sandpaper, you might need to break out the caulking gun. Your walls โ especially if your walls are older โ have seen a lot over the years and can often have dents that canโt be evened out with a little sandpaper.
The same goes for your trim. Your trim may be missing chunks and pieces, especially if your trim is a little more elaborate (such as crown molding), so caulking can smooth out the surfaces and make it look like the damage never happened.
Don’t neglect your trim when youโre getting your walls and ceilings painted in your Waukesha County home. Who wants their crisp, professional paint job ruined by scuffed, gnarly trim? Luckily for homeowners throughout Waukesha County, Colorwheel Painting handles all kinds of painting jobs, including superior trim painting.
4. Tape Off Your Trim And Door Frames Before
Wall And Ceiling Painting
Use painterโs tape to secure your trim and door frames. This way, you donโt get paint on anything but the walls and ceilings. It also delivers crisp, even lines that donโt bleed and look like an amateur completed the paint job.
Make sure to use tape fortified against paint bleed for the best job.
5. Prepare The Surrounding Surfaces
In Your Waukesha Home
Drop cloths are your best friend when preparing to paint your Waukesha County walls and ceilings. Remove any art from the walls and move your furniture, if possible, so you donโt risk getting paint on your home furnishings.
6. Apply Primer For A Uniform Wall Painting Finish
Primer is essential to getting the most out of your new paint. Primer smooths out any imperfections in your walls and creates a smooth, even surface. The same goes for color. Primer helps you get uniform color from your walls and ceilings, regardless of the color of your old paint.
Every homeowner wants to get the very most out of their paint job, which is why itโs essential to choose the professionals. At Colorwheel Painting, we deliver top-quality work at affordable prices, so you donโt have to spend your whole weekend scrubbing walls and applying paint.
If youโre ready for the professionals to transform your home with a little paint, call Colorwheel Painting today at [tel] for your free estimate!
