The must-know basics of interior painting
A reliable interior finish starts with inspection: find water intrusion, loose coating, glossy patches, stains and movement at joints. Correct the cause of damage before covering it.
- Protect occupants, floors, furnishings and ventilation pathways.
- Clean the surface with a method compatible with the substrate.
- Repair and feather defects without disturbing suspect lead paint.
- Use primer where the manufacturer calls for adhesion, sealing or stain control.
- Maintain the listed temperature and ventilation through drying and cure.
Test colours in the actual room under daytime and evening light. Keep product names and batch information for future maintenance.