I've sanded down teh wall, and run teh vacuum extension bit over it to gather teh dust, and wiped them over with a cloth, should i use a damp cloth to get rid of all the dust before painting?
2006-10-19 03:40:59 · 5 answers · asked by Charlotte R 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Preparation is always the way to a good finished job..wash the walls down several times with a clean damp cloth...I know its a drag but it really does help give you a better end job..good luck.
2006-10-19 03:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by geordie.lady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - maybe several times, if you sanded it. And change the water when it starts getting cloudy. When you can wipe down the wall and have little or no cloudy water after, it's clean and ready to paint.
2006-10-19 03:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you mud it before or just the old paint you're sanding?
If it's mudded, use a damp cloth, but make it cool, and not to wet or you'll be waiting for your mud to dry all over again.
2006-10-19 05:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Allycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry and then wipe again with damp cloth. Let dry shsouldn't take but a few minutes to dry, then paint away.
2006-10-19 04:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by LittleLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should, because the function of a room is a crucial factor when deciding on its color and finish.
2006-10-19 06:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋