2007-08-21 02:04:34 · 10 answers · asked by darth_momm 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
best cleaner is a chemical called "tsp"
you can get this at most paint stores
it cleans the oils and dirt off the walls so the paint can stick better
i have heard some people use baking soda and water
both and all cleaner you need to rinse off the walls well before you paint
any comercial paint prep cleaner from your local paint store or hardware store will work
just ask them for a wall prep/cleaner
hope this helps chris
2007-08-21 02:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by chris v 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TSP (trisodiumphosphate) gotten at a paint store, Walmart, maybe some grocers.
This solution of this stuff (when mixed according to directions) will remove all greases and waxes(and residuals "scent oils being one" left by other cleaners to make the surface ready for painting once it has dried.
If the surface you are about to paint is shiny,(hi gloss paint is on the wall - lts say---you still need to sand it- but TSP it first(for if there is any grease, you would just spread it and grind it in with the sandpaper) Kinda compareable to dog poop. Either scoop it up right there or step in it and let the shoe do the spreading.....around the house into the carpets. No need to TSP after the sanding, just a light rag off of the sanding dust and you are ready to go.
2007-08-21 09:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree TSP is probably the best prepainting solution to wash the walls with,but when cleaning latex I would mix a weak solution strength or you may end up washing most of the paint instead of just cleaning. Mix a little and try it first I would start with 1/2 cup TSP to a gallon of water. Just a suggestion.
2007-08-21 10:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TSP Tri Sodium Phosphate
2007-08-21 09:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you use TSP remember to rinse the walls afterwards. It leaves a residue that will prevent the paint from sticking.
2007-08-21 12:02:39 · answer #5 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use 409 (ammonia based cleaner) on flat latex walls, but in kitchens and bathrooms with gloss or semi-gloss I use TSP.
2007-08-21 09:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the UK painters use a solution of washing soda crystals ( sodium carbonate) applied for one hour, and then well rinsed off.
2007-08-21 09:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you buy a really good primer dont wash walls... the primer disenfects and cleans anything and everything once applied l
would rec...''kilz''' they have a great primer paint the walls with that then apply a good paint like ''behr''...or sherwin williams..
2007-08-21 15:01:32 · answer #8 · answered by ♥HELLO♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One time I tried windex window cleaner. I was astonished. It worked GREAT.
2007-08-21 11:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by Laura Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleach and water...some people prefer amonina and water because it doesn't stain ....but bleach and water leaves no residue and kills any bacteria that might be on the wall
2007-08-21 09:13:40 · answer #10 · answered by rudey77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋