How to Prepare Your Home for Painting

Proper preparation is the secret to a long-lasting paint job. Here's how we do it: **Step 1: Clean the walls** — Remove dust, grease, and cobwebs with a damp cloth. **Step 2: Fill cracks and holes** — Use spackle for small holes, joint compound for larger ones. **Step 3: Sand smooth** — Once dry, sand the filled areas flush with the wall. **Step 4: Prime** — Especially important on patched areas or when painting over dark colors. **Step 5: Tape edges** — Use painter's tape along baseboards, trim, and ceilings for clean lines. **Step 6: Paint!** — Two thin coats are better than one thick one. Want a professional result? Book our painting service — we handle all the prep work for you.