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danauns t1_ja1gu1p wrote

Though sanding isn't explicitly necessary, it is absolutely a step that can be added to GREATLY upgrade your results.

The end result is absolutely night and day different. Steps include:

  • Remove all wall plates, lights, fixtures so that the entire wall is exposed. Tape where necessary, switches for example.
  • scrub the entire wall with a TSP solution to remove all surface grime.
  • pole sand the entire wall.
  • hand sand around every outlet and switch, these areas get extra shabby over the years.

Then paint. You will with out question see a difference.

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TootsNYC t1_ja345wd wrote

You forgot that you should remove the dust before painting.

I find a sacrificial microfiber cloth is really good. And then run a damp cloth over it afterward.

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