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11 Feb 07
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Sanding
One reason to sand a surface is to smooth it. You should sand newly patched areas, bare wood, and areas that have been scraped before beginning to paint. Use fine-grade sandpaper. -
Cleaning
After vacuuming the room, use a tack cloth to dust all the surfaces that will be painted. Then wash walls that have a grease film (kitchens) or a soap film (bathrooms) with TSP or a phosphate-free substitute. -
For a small hole larger than a nail hole, cut two lengths of a self-adhesive mesh joint tape that is wider than the hole. Center one piece over the hole, and press it into the wall. Center the other piece over the hole to form an X with the first piece, and press it in place. Then, using a putty knife, cover the mesh with one or more layers of joint compound. When the material is dry, sand and spot-prime the surface area.
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Use your finger or a putty knife to fill nail holes or very small cracks with joint compound--or wood filler if you are patching wood. Before patching other small holes and cracks, brush them clean and dampen the surface. Using a putty knife, apply a layer of joint compound or wood filler. After patching the area, allow the patch to dry, and then smooth and spot-prime it.
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Scraping or Stripping
Chipped or peeling paint must be scraped off before new paint is applied. The trick is to scrape hard enough to remove the paint but not so hard that you dig into the surface. The best scrapers have edges that can be sharpened with a metal file. A broad knife does a fast job on large areas; a hook-blade scraper is more convenient for small areas. A wire brush is effective for removing any paint that is lightly flaking.
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