How to Prepare Walls

Previously Papered Walls:

  • Remove wallpaper (see How to Remove Wallpaper)
  • Wash walls with a mild detergent
  • Fill any holes or cracks in walls with spackling compound
  • Sand lightly to remove any imperfections
  • Wipe walls with a clean damp towel to remove dust
  • Prime walls with a primer-sealer and let dry

Painted Walls:

  • Wash walls with a mild detergent
  • Fill any holes or cracks in walls with spackling compound
  • Sand lightly to remove any imperfections
  • Wipe walls with a clean damp towel to remove dust
  • Prime walls with a primer-sealer and let dry

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