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1. Entry 003Repainting Previously Painted Interior Walls

   • S / Substrate + P / Product: Remove failure. Repair. Spot-prime.

     For this full-repaint scope, my usual sequence is repair first, then spot-prime.

   • A / Application + T / Tools: Apply two consistent finish coats

     I generally brush the cut-ins and roll repaints. In suitable empty spaces, I may spray and back-roll. After preparation and spot-priming, apply two finish coats, observing the selected coating's drying and recoat instructions.

2. Entry 013Removing Wallpaper and Preparing the Wall for Paint

   • 6. Seal torn drywall facing before patching

     Field practiceI spot-prime the damaged facing before patching, using a suitable oil-based primer. Once that is dry, I skim or patch the area. I use joint compound where there are many repairs or larger areas, and spackle for smaller, isolated defects.