How to Prep Your Room for Painting

MATERIALS:

1. Putty Knives 
2. Sanding sponges 
3. 220-grit sandpaper 
4. Pole Sander 
5. Spackle 

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

• Switch plate 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 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.