I posted a question about a how-to on painting a wall previously, and for cleaning the wall before painting, a coulpe of people suggested "tsp". I've never heard of tsp, if you could explain what it is (I heard you can get it in a hardware store, though). I've also heard that some people might used soap and water, but wouldn't that ruin the wall? I thought it was bad to put water on wall surfaces. Also, what would you used to clean them? Sponge? Cloth? Others? Thanks. : )
2006-07-21 17:34:55 · 13 answers · asked by Bubbles 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I do know about cleaning the cobwebs. I just wanted more info on how to clean the actual walls in order for them to be ready to paint.
2006-07-21 17:38:35 · update #1
Do Not use a Sponge!!!! Use some old cotton towels or old T shirts. With cap of Tide detergent or whatever detergent you have. take a 5 gallon bucket of warm water pour the detergent in and mix, then take shirt or towel dip it in to the bucket of soapy water and start to wash the walls. You might want to get some Kills latex paint primer and some Spackle to cover up the nail holes if there is any. That way it will cover up any dirt that you might of missed or bad paint spots plus it will give you a new base to start with, and make you new paint job look even better. Then apply your new paint. That's how all the pros do it. I have been in construction for 10 yrs.+ so take it from a pro.
2006-07-21 18:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋
tsp is the BEST. It comes in a white plastic gallon type container that states clearly that it is TSP. It is found with paint supplies at hardware and paint stores. What it does is not only cleans your walls, but makes it so that the paint sticks. You will not get a beading effect if you use it correctly. It can make the difference between a poor paint job and a great one.
Be sure and wear gloves when using it, and have more than one big CLEAN sponge.
2006-07-22 01:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by kindofkitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I posted a question about a how-to on painting a wall previously, and for cleaning the wall before painting, a coulpe of people suggested "tsp". I've never heard of tsp, if you could explain what it is (I heard you can get it in a hardware store, though). I've also heard that...
2015-08-18 18:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Guthry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok I've been doing this for years and I'll tell you right now, plain warm water with a touch of Pinesol is all I've ever used. That's a bucket full of water with about 1/4 cup pinesol. That's it!. You could use soap, but depending on the soap you use there may be residue left behind by the soap. As for TSP which is best bought in granule form, (you mix a tablespoon or two with water according to the package, you buy it in small amounts for a couple of bucks from any hardware store), I believe TSP is too caustic for indoor use unless the area being painted is extremely dirty. I find it best for outdoors use and for removing especially thick coats of foreign substances. GL
2006-07-22 00:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
TSP is trisodium phosphate, and it's pretty caustic. It's the main ingredient in automatic dishwasher soap. Kind of not something you'd want on your hands or in your eyes!
I think **** and Span works great. Use a somewhat wet sponge and hot water. Then use a clean rag to rinse. No, the water will not hurt the wall--just don't overdo!
2006-07-21 17:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
as a retired restoration expert. most walls you get the webs off and fill in the nail holes. if you have dark marks or crayon marks on it. use a can of kilz sealant to cover it. i have used it the wall is just dusty a wet.vac. smoke damage walls you use kilz oilbase sealant. otherwise, the paints that are out there will cover up anything. there are paints out there that claim to cover marks and stains and they do as they have a sealant in the paint. it cost a bit more. get a good paint and put two coats on everything. don't use alot to try and cover the first coat by back rolling alot. first coat to cover and then the second coat. cut in first on each coat as the roller will cover up the brush strokes.
2006-07-21 17:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am an avid painter and paint anything that is not nailed down meaning, that I have a lot of experience. I would say that unless there is grease on the walls you don't need to do anything special to prep them except to wipe them down with a dry cloth. I am sure if you go to the home store or paint store they will try to sell you something special (as they make money selling stuff) but you really don't need to spend money on extra products. Just paint, and enjoy!
2006-07-21 18:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by chynna30_2000 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
TSP is Tri Sodium Phosphate - buy it at paint stores- you can clean walls with any good soap and water, **** and Span, etc, it will not hurt the wall, use a sponge mob, to wash with.
2006-07-22 01:52:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I chose a spray of WHITE vinager as my best solution. I like old-school, economic solutions and ingredients I understand. I guess most of the comments re. TSP, Kilz, Clorox etc are suggesttions from our north american friends simply bcos they are easily available at pharmacies.
The UK has tighter controls and less choice so we stick with less commercial 'products'.
That's capitalism.
2014-02-09 21:45:23 · answer #9 · answered by Outernationalista 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always wah before painting its called prep work. do not use dish soap laundry soap etc. theese cleaners will leave a residue. tsp will clean and degloss the walls in order to paint. use a white scrub pad to scrub walls rinse with well drained sponge. a grout sponge is the best.
2006-07-22 00:20:07 · answer #10 · answered by rmisbach 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋