![]() With smaller voids, I will always try to avoid having to spackle twice. Take the putty knife and apply enough spackle allowing for shrinkage. With plastic screw mounts, assuming you are not going to reuse them, cut off the outer edge carefully with a sharp box knife, then lightly hammer the plastic just below the wall surface. Once the spackle is dry, sand smooth and then prime. Apply enough to allow for a small amount of shrinkage. Back to Top spackling/puttying If you have Molly bolts you are not going to reuse, gently pound them with a hammer so the metal flange is just below the wall surface. Sand all of these areas down so they feel smooth to the touch. If you have old paint runs, you could either carefully run a carbide blade down them, or sand them down smooth. If they feel gritty, or if you can see dirt or old roller fuzz in the paint, sand the walls and/or trim down lightly. Before you paint, run your hand down the walls and trim to see how they feel. Now even though TSP is meant to “etch” the old paint, I still recommend a quick sand. The idea here is to give the new coat of paint something to “bite” into. If you have shiny or glossy surfaces, even if you have already cleaned them, you should lightly sand them down. Once the spackle is dry, sand, texture (if needed), and prime. Make sure when you’re done sanding, that you clean the area well with TSP, TSP substitute or a household cleaner, then let dry completely, before priming said area (if you are going to spackle the void, you should still prime first). Sanding the edges smooth can be a little tricky, so I would suggest simply spackling the void. drywall, etc) you could try to sand the edges of the void down smooth so it will blend in or you could spackle the area. scraping and sanding With a putty knife or carbide blade, scrape off peeling or loose paint. Here is the EPA link for information on homeowners doing their own work around lead based paint. You can purchase at home lead test kits, but I would suggest using only those approved by the EPA. ![]() As homeowners do not fall under the same certification requirements, it’s important that you understand the dangers of lead and how to go about protecting yourself and your family. of exterior paint) to be certified about lead paint removal. ![]() Under the RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) Rule, the EPA now requires contractors who disturb lead based paint (more than 6 sq. Lead exposure can lead to serious health issues, so it is important that you take precautions during the painting process. Back to Top scraping and sanding/dealing with lead paint dealing with lead paint If your home, whether house, condo, or apartment, was built before 1978, there is a good chance there is lead in some of the older paint. For heavily soiled areas, it’s best to use a household cleaner, TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate), or a TSP substitute. cleaning areas to be painted Most surfaces can be quickly wiped down to remove cobwebs and loose dirt. Prepping the room for paint cleaning areas to be painted scraping and sanding/dealing with lead in paint spackling/puttying texturing caulking taping up windows/using liquid masking tape priming problem areas: cracks lath and plaster surfactant bleed (yellow, sometimes sticky substance on surface) peeling paint smoke issues tannin bleed final cleanup before painting Now that we have the room covered, we are ready to get the walls, trim and ceiling ready for paint.
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