Surface Prep
The essential process of preparing surfaces for painting, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, and priming.
Why It Matters for Homeowners
Why it matters: paint longevity is roughly 80% surface prep and 20% paint quality. Loose paint, mildew, dirt, and unfilled cracks all but ensure premature failure regardless of how expensive the topcoat is. The single most-skipped step on contractor jobs is letting washed surfaces fully dry before priming. If a paint quote is suspiciously low, prep is usually where the savings came from.
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