Interior Surface Preparation.

A properly prepared surface is clean, solid, in sound condition and is absolutely dry before applying paint. The paint will not only look better but it will adhere better and last longer. If both the ceiling and walls are being painted, start with the ceiling, then the walls, and lastly the trim and doors.
Taping around windows, doors, moldings, flooring and walls not to be painted can make the job easier.
Surfaces to be painted must be clean, dry and dull. Wash interior surfaces with Home T.S.P. Plus. Rinse well. When top coating any alkyd paint with a sheen, prime with Alkyd Primer Undercoat 59-10 or Latex Primer Undercoat 80-10.

Mildew: If mildew is present it must be removed by washing it with a solution of 3 parts water and 1 part bleach, then rinsed well with clean, clear water.

Drywall and Plaster: Damaged areas, cracks and holes should be repaired, sanded and spot primed with Interior Latex Primer Sealer 80-00.

New or bare wood: Fill cracks and holes with wood filler, and allow to dry thoroughly. Always remember to sand bare wood. This will remove dead or loose wood fibres from the surface and, in the case of new wood, it will remove mill glaze and allow the primer/stain/paint/ to adhere. Prime surface with Alkyd Primer Undercoat 59-10.

Ceilings: New textured or stucco ceilings could be softened by latex paint. Prime with Alkyd Primer Undercoat 59-10. After the ceiling has been primed once with an alkyd, a latex paint can be applied.

Metal and Galvanized Metal: Use appropriate metal primer.

Vertical Masonry: On concrete, cement blocks and brick, patch cracks and holes with masonry patch and allow to dry. Prime entire surface with 80-10 or block filler (392-20).

Siding /Aluminum & Vinyl: Prime with Latex Primer Undercoat 80-10 or paint with a 100% acrylic latex paint. Vinyl siding must not be painted darker than the original colour.

Staining or varnishing wood: Follow label directions.

Ask your local Home Hardware, Home Hardware Building Centre or Home Building Centre Dealer for advice on surface preparation.