Work top down
5 published entries.
Entry003
Repainting Previously Painted Interior Walls
An interior repaint starts with the condition of the existing room: investigate damage, remove what is failing, repair and clean the surface, spot-prime where needed, and apply two finish coats. Sound existing paint does not automatically require a full coat of primer.
Entry004
Interior Painting Techniques and Guidelines for a Paint Crew
The method I teach my crew: protect the room, establish a station, work from the top down, keep tools loaded, paint into the wet, and inspect throughout. Includes the second-coat caulk seal on the tape edge and how it differs from manufacturer directions.
Entry005
Airless Spraying: Setup, Tip Selection, Application, and Cleanup
Good spraying begins before paint reaches the gun. An organized station, protected surroundings, checked equipment, and a consistent application sequence let a crew work efficiently and correct problems while they are still manageable.
Entry 006
Preparing and Repainting Exterior Stucco
Inspect the wall before choosing the coating. A small crack in firm stucco can call for a localized repair; movement or loose material can point to a problem that painting will not solve. This guide follows my residential repaint practice in Florida, from inspection through patching, conditioning, application, and final checks.
Entry013
Removing Wallpaper and Preparing the Wall for Paint
A steam-first wallpaper-removal process covering test areas, scoring, adhesive cleanup, drying, damaged drywall facing, patching, full-wall priming, and the final repaint. Includes the limited paint-over exception and separately sourced manufacturer directions.