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How to Prepare Surfaces for Paint or Stain

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By wink257
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You'll learn how to patch before you paint over...
Plaster
Stucco surfaces
Concrete
Wood filler

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Reccommended patch materials
  • Paint brushes of all sizes as needed
  • Drill
  1. Step 1

    For patching plaster...
    *Repairs plaster or drywall ceilings and walls
    *Recommended for interior use ONLY
    *Material can be shaped to match existing surfaces
    *Can drill, sand, texture, or paint the patch
    *Recommend apply product in two or more thin coats

  2. Step 2

    For patching stucco...
    *Repair small holes and cracks in stucco surfaces (-1/4" thick)
    *Can be used for interior and exterior repairs
    *Mildew and weather resistant
    *Can be textured to match the surrounding stucco

  3. Step 3

    For concrete crack fillers...
    *Quickly repairs small horizontal cracks in concrete (1/2" or smaller)
    *Designed for horizontal surfaces
    *Interior use ONLY

  4. Step 4

    For concrete patch...
    *Repairs small holes in concrete surfaces (-1/4" thick) or deeper cracks
    *Can be used for interior or exterior repairs
    *Can also be used for spot repairs of masonry or brickwork

  5. Step 5

    For wood fillers...
    *Repair wood surfaces (i.e., doors, paneling, moulding and plywood)
    *Hardens all the way through and can be nailed or drilled
    *Some solvent and latex-based formulas are stainable and paintable
    *Silicone-based formulas are weather, water, and rot resistant (THEY ARE NOT PAINTABLE)

Tips & Warnings
  • Avoid deeply inhaling chemicals. A facial (painter's) mask is wise to use.
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