indoor painting question ?

Question

i want to paint my bedroom walls but over the years there has been 5 layers of paint and 1 layer was a mural so everything is uneven and need ugly, what should i do ?

Answer 1

Step 1: Sand. Using a medium to fine grit sandpaper, sand down all uneven patches to make the wall nice and smooth. Wipe down the wall with a damp rag to remove all excess dust.

Step 2: Patch. Use a spackle (Drydex works well, it goes on pink and turns white when dry) to patch up any cracks or pinholes in wall. You may need a wall patch to fill any holes larger than a quarter. When the spackle is dry, sand the patches down to be flush with the wall.

Step 3: Prep. Wash the walls well to remove any excess dust, dirt, etc. Tape up any areas that you do NOT want to paint, such as trim, ceiling, outlets, etc. Cover the floor and any furniture that cannot be removed from the room with a tarp or drop cloth. I wouldn't recommend using an old sheet as the paint can seep through the cloth. Thick paper or plastic is your best bet.

Step 4: Prime. Using a good primer, coat the walls once, possibly twice, if going over dark colors, to even out the color. If you are painting the walls with a dark color paint, you may need to use a tinted primer. The person who mixes your color should be able to tell you if you need it or not. (I like Glidden's Gripper primer. Be careful, if you get any primer on your skin, to wash your hands before the stuff dries on because it is difficult to get off. Hence the name, Gripper. I recommend gloves!) Wait approximately 4-6 hours for the primer to dry.

Step 5: Paint. Use the roller first, and make a W in the center of the wall. Fill in the wall evenly from the center working outwards toward the trim. Once the wall is covered with a first coat, use a good quality brush to coat the corners and around the trim. (Please remember: synthetic bristles for latex paint, natural bristles for oil paint, natural bristles soak up the water in latex paint, which turns the brush into a mop, and makes an ugly wall) Wait for the first coat to dry (it will look blotchy!) then repeat step 5 as much as necessary to give the wall a nice, even finish. Two coats USUALLY does it, but you may need more depending on the color.

Yes, it's a timely process, but it's worth it if it's done right.

Answer 2

It might help if you put a base coat on , such as Kilz. Then use a faux painting technique that is very forgiving to uneven wall surfaces. Home Depot has a lot of free information on faux painting in the painting department.

Answer 3

you can try try stripping it with the aid of a heat gun and scraper, or a skim of plaster could do the job. No matter what make sure you got a goo base surface before you start painting. Make sure that the paint you're putting on is compatible with the surface. Me more help e-mail me [e-mail]

Answer 4

They make a paintable wallpaper that is specially made to go under paint on rough walls. It is a very heavy paper and is sold at Lowes and Home Depot.

Answer 5

Large mud knife and mud or spakle sand kiltz and paint 2 thin coats better than one thick.

Answer 6

INCLUDE A PAINT TEXTURE IN YOUR PAINT WHICH WILL COVER ALOT OF THE UNEVENESS U SEE.

Answer 7

buy a filler primer..... then sand it down....follow the directions...