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How to prepare your walls for painting

Want a flawless finish? Here’s how to prep your walls for painting.

First, remove any nails and screws so you can start with a blank canvas.
1. Fill any small holes and hairline cracks with a filler, such as Polycell Quick Drying Filler, which dries in ten minutes, sands easily and doesn't shrink or crack.
Clean walls are really important. Wash them with Polycell Decorators Cleaner (or a detergent solution) and rinse with clean water afterwards to remove any residue.
Lightly sand the walls using medium or fine grit paper for a smooth surface.
1. Newly plastered wall or unpainted surface? These will need priming with a ‘mist’ coat. Just dilute a little paint with water in equal parts, and you’re ready to start painting!

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