HOW TO PREP YOUR ROOM FOR PAINTING

MATERIALS:

Putty Knives
Sanding sponges
220-grit sandpaper
Pole Sander
Spackle

Before doing anything, clear away anything that get’s in the way of your painting

Switch covers
Window treatments
Light fixtures
Small electronics, plug-in appliances or easy-to-move furniture

Step 1: CLEAN

Clean the walls with a sponge and mild detergent from the bottom up.
Rinse the sponge frequently as you clean.
Make sure all walls and surfaces are completely dry before you paint.

Step 2: SMOOTH

Lightly sand the walls.
Fill in any imperfection you can see from 5 feet away in normal lighting.
Sand all your repairs for a smooth finish.
Finally, vacuum up any dust and debris.

Step 3: PROTECT

Cover floors and any furniture in the room with FrogTape® drop cloths.

Don’t forget to use FrogTape® on any areas you don’t want to paint, like baseboards, trims, windows or doorframes. More tips before you start to paint? Add a coat of primer so your old paint doesn’t show through and makes it possible to finish the job in just one coat of paint.