When you hire professional house painters to refresh your walls, you’ll enjoy vibrant, long-lasting results. While this will partially be due to the new color, the paint will look better than if you did the job yourself because experienced painters prepare each surface before picking up the paintbrush. If you’re thinking about having your home painted, learn more about the preparation process below.

Why Do House Painters Prep Walls?

Over time, walls accumulate dents, holes, chips, scratches, stains, and other blemishes. If a wall isn’t adequately prepped before it’s painted, you’ll likely notice these imperfections after the paint dries. That’s why professional house painters take their time to carefully prepare each wall they work with.

How Are the Walls Prepped?

Fixing Holes & Cracks

Before getting the paint out, professionals will carefully identify any holes or cracks in the walls and fill them using a joint compound.

Cleaning

After that, the painters will clean the walls using a rag or a sponge, a bucket of cleaning solution, and a bucket of water to get rid of stains and dust that could impact the final product.

Sanding

Next, the painters will sand over any bumps, ridges, and rough spots to allow for a smoother paint job. Many professionals also use sander vacuums to eliminate dust they missed while cleaning.

Priming

Finally, the house painters apply a high-quality primer to the wall. Along with concealing imperfections, priming ensures the paint will bond smoothly and securely to the surface.

 

If you’re ready to revitalize your walls, turn to the experienced team at Harbour Painting. For more than 40 years, these trusted house painters have been refreshing homes and businesses throughout New London County, CT, and the surrounding areas. In addition to interior and exterior painting, they also use a sander vac to virtually eliminate all the dust and debris before painting. Explore their services online, and call (860) 444-0705 to request an estimate.