I recently moved into a new house that is 3 years old. The walls in the living room are chalky and will leave a white dust on your hands or clothing if you touch them. How can I remedy this so I can repaint. I'd rather do it myself than hire a professional so I hope someone knows!!
Thanks in advance.
2006-09-17 11:52:22 · 6 answers · asked by cobrakon22 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Wash them down with a TSP wash - you can get it at any hardware store - I use a mop on my walls and it works fine - they have some that you do not have to rinse off. Then prime and paint.
2006-09-17 11:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's really no need for all that. I've built 3 homes and the builders paint is always terrible and chalky. It serves as a great primer though. Just go right over it with a good quality paint and it will turn it out fine. Mine always has.
2006-09-18 06:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must of use flat paint. Just mix vinigar and water and wipe the walls down. Rinsing your rag a lot. If you don't want this to happen to you later on, then use a satin or semi paint. Anything but flat
2006-09-17 12:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok first things first take a damp rag wipe all the walls down next let it dry then sand them wipe walls again by a primer called griper thatll ho;d anything and fix ur problem then pick ur paint and paint it and ur done
2006-09-17 17:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by nick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caroline H just "Made your day!" Reward her with a sincere "Thank You" and 10 points.
2006-09-17 13:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer above me is just fine.
2006-09-17 11:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by super stud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋