How to Prep Before You Paint

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Review the prepping topics below before you start working. Each topic can be printed for easy reference.

How to Prep Interiors

Everything you need to know to get your interior prepping right the first time.

Masking Interiors
Prepping Ceilings & Walls
Prepping Difficult Surfaces
Removing Wallpaper
Stripping Wooden Furniture
Prime Before Interior Painting

How to Prep Exteriors

Yes, you can achieve professional paint results. We'll show you how.

Masking Exteriors
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
Scraping Painted Surfaces
Patching & Caulking Right
Exterior Common Paint Problems
Prime Before Exterior Painting

Prepping

Painting

Clean Up

Interior primers

Valspar primers will keep your interiors looking freshly painted.

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Exterior primers

Valspar primers are manufactured to the highest standards of durablity.

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Dining Room Makeover

Cheryl was motivated to return to their home damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

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