How to Quickly Paint a Soiled Wall
Assess the damage to the wall., Consider how much more soiled wall painting you will need to do in the next 2 years or so. , Buy an appropriate size of a stain-blocking primer., Remove any loose paint, cobwebs and the like., Roller the walls with...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assess the damage to the wall.
Naturally if there are excessive holes, they will need repair (paint will cover small holes made from push pins and tiny nails).
Is the whole wall stained and dirty or are there just some spots? -
Step 2: Consider how much more soiled wall painting you will need to do in the next 2 years or so.
, Brands to look for include Kilz Premium Primers ™ and Zinsser Bulls Eye 1 2 3 Primer-sealer ™. , Cover the stains in a liberal coat of the stain-blocking primer.
Don’t try to cover or hide the stain, it will still show through the stain blocking primer, but it will end there.If you are blocking a deeper color that covers the surface of the wall, use a roller to apply the stain blocking primer.
In almost all cases you will only need one coat.
Wait until it dries
- about 30 and 60 minutes. , -
Step 3: Buy an appropriate size of a stain-blocking primer.
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Step 4: Remove any loose paint
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Step 5: cobwebs and the like.
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Step 6: Roller the walls with your final color right over the blocking primer.
Detailed Guide
Naturally if there are excessive holes, they will need repair (paint will cover small holes made from push pins and tiny nails).
Is the whole wall stained and dirty or are there just some spots?
, Brands to look for include Kilz Premium Primers ™ and Zinsser Bulls Eye 1 2 3 Primer-sealer ™. , Cover the stains in a liberal coat of the stain-blocking primer.
Don’t try to cover or hide the stain, it will still show through the stain blocking primer, but it will end there.If you are blocking a deeper color that covers the surface of the wall, use a roller to apply the stain blocking primer.
In almost all cases you will only need one coat.
Wait until it dries
- about 30 and 60 minutes. ,
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