Interior Painting

Frequently asked questions

  How can I best prepare my walls before I paint?

Walls that have never been painted should have a recommended primer applied before painting. For previously painted walls, thoroughly wash them with a mild soap and water solution, then rinse with clean water. If your existing surface was painted previously with semi-gloss paint, the surface should be lightly sanded to a duller finish. If the walls have not been painted in five years or longer or are stained then primer should be used.

Can I paint directly over wallpaper?

Can I apply latex paint over oil based paint?

Can I apply paint directly over a semi-gloss paint?

Can I use exterior paint on the inside of my house?

How much paint do I need?

How do I prepare the surface?

How do I take care of my freshly painted surface?

How long should I wait before applying a second coat of paint?

Should I paint the trim before or after I roll the walls?

Why do I need to use a primer?

What is the proper order to follow when painting a room?

When should I apply?

What is the proper rolling technique?

Painting Tips & Ideas

Store and Dispose of Paint and Chemicals
Lots of do-it-yourself projects involve different paints and solvents. These can be very dangerous if you don't know how to store or dispose of them...

Stripping Hardware
You painted and skipped the prep work but now you have painted hardware. Well, I can show you how to fix it...

Torn Wallpaper
If you have torn or ragged wallpaper that looks beyond repair, don't worry, because if you have some extra paper, you could easily fix it by matching up the pattern...

Wallpaper Bubbles
Bubbles in your wallpaper make the wall look awful. Luckily there easy to fix...
 

Wallpaper Cutouts
If you're looking for a quick and easy change for your decor, pre-pasted wallpaper cutouts are the answer. They stick on the wall anywhere and peel off when you want to change the look...

Wallpaper Problems
Wallpaper can add a lot of character to a space, but like anything else sometimes there are problems. Well, I can show you how to fix them...

Wallpaper Removal
I get so many questions on how to remove wallpaper. What's the best way? What's the easiest way...