With this in mind, we turned to an expert for some guidance and advice.
If your house was built before 1978, be leery of lead paint.
Assemble Your Supplies
Preparing for a DIY job is a lot like preparing to cook a meal.
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Luckily, Beery shared his list of essential supplies.
You also may need sanding sponges and joint compound depending on the scale of the project, Beery says.
verify your surfaces are clean, dry, and dull, he says.
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How you prepare might depend on what material youre facing.
Then, they might need to be shellacked or bonded.
These steps will all help with adhesion once youre finally ready to paint.
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Similarly, any seals lining both garage doors and entry doors can cause a similar problem.
In this case, Beery suggests using petroleum jelly to prevent the seals from adhering to the fresh paint.
Using a high-quality paint, likePPG or Glidden, is crucial, he explains.
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On average, about four hours is recommended, he says.
