{"id":16867,"date":"2024-06-22T19:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T17:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bricoaitana.com\/wall-preparation-before-painting\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T11:54:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T09:54:45","slug":"wall-preparation-before-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bricoaitana.com\/en\/wall-preparation-before-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"Wall preparation before painting."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To paint a wall and achieve an optimal result, it&#8217;s important to follow some basic steps that will help you prepare the surface before applying the paint effectively. Here we detail how:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. First, we will proceed to clean the surface using a surface cleaner to remove any dust, grease, or dirt that may be on the surface, leaving it prepared and ready for the next step.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16843\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_2.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Next, if the wall has holes or cracks, they should be filled with leveling compound, allowed to dry, and then sanded until achieving the desired smooth surface.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. If the wall is deteriorated, use a putty knife to remove loose remnants of old paint until reaching a firm base. Once finished, apply a primer diluted in 4 parts water to ensure good adhesion with the type of paint to be applied.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16847\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_4.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. We will protect the floor with felt or plastic floor coverings that cover everything. For door frames, baseboards, electrical outlets, switches, and windows, we will use painter&#8217;s tape to prevent any paint residues from staining them. There are usually several models of painter&#8217;s tape available, with varying levels of adhesion to ensure no damage upon removal. We recommend choosing the tape with the lowest adhesion to keep the wall intact.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Finally, we will proceed with the application of paint. The most common type is acrylic paint, suitable for both interior and exterior use, which can be diluted by 5% with water for the first coat and applied undiluted thereafter. If painting exclusively outdoors, we would use exterior paint, known for its waterproof and breathable qualities.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16845\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_3.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02_consejo_3-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To paint a wall and achieve an optimal result, it&#8217;s important to follow some basic steps that will help you prepare the surface before applying the paint effectively. Here we detail how: 1. 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