We like to do the following to best prepare walls before painting:
- CLEAN WALLS: We recommend to clean the walls first and make sure they are fully dried.
- REPAIR: We would the recommend to repair any areas that are cracked, damaged or just need repairing. So use a filler to repair cracks and uneven areas.
- KEY / SAND: If the surface is shiny, or looks like it has a sheen to it make sure you give it a quick sand (a light ‘key’) which will allow the new coat of paint something to adhere to.
- DUST: Make sure the the walls are dust free before painting.
- PAINT: We would generally recommend 2 coats of paint for your walls for nest finish. The first coat can be diluted with water up to 15-20%, and then the 2nd coat can be diluted 10-15%. It’s perfectly normal to thin some paints, this is great as you’ll get more coverage for your £!
Hi! I’m Chris, the founder of The Organic & Natural Paint Co, and I’m focused on the education and promotion of natural non toxic alternatives to chemical laden everyday products that we just take for granted. We have a choice, and I want to raise awareness of alternative products that don’t actually harm us!
This company is my way of pushing the awareness of better indoor air quality, something that I am personally passionate about due to my own children’s breathing medical conditions. I just couldn’t paint with big brand standard petrochemical paint any longer and wanted another solution.
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