Cleaning and preparation are very important steps when painting the walls and trim in your home. Here’s how to go about it:
Take a clean, damp cloth and wipe off any dust or dirt.
Use mild soap and water to remove grease or hard to clean dirt.
Apply a stain blocking primer to stains that weren’t removed by cleaning.
Prime over old oil-based paint before applying latex paint.
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Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all things having to do with the home – from advice on simple repairs, to complete remodels, to helping homeowners prepare their homes for extreme weather and seasons.
I like the tip about cleaning baseboards.