Kitchener Handyman: The Importance of Surface Preparation Before Painting

When the interior of your Kitchener home needs a fresh coat of paint, proper planning of the project can make the difference between a beautiful finish and painted walls that appear unattractive or uneven. Much of your interior painting Kitchener project depends on preparation, especially when it comes to the surface you want to coat. You can count on Handyman Connection to not only send out individuals who understand the importance of surface preparation but to also walk you through the process of an interior paint job you can be proud of. 

The Importance of Surface Preparation 

Have you ever noticed that some do-it-yourself interior paint jobs do not seem to last as long or appear bumpy or uneven? This occurs when the surface of the building material has several issues, including: 

• A dirty surface 

• Cracks 

• An uneven surface from a previous paint job 

Homeowners who practice DIY interior painting may not be aware of these potential issues or how they might affect the final appearance of the painted surface. Our handymen understand the importance of taking these preparatory steps to ensure your interior walls and ceilings have a professional-grade finish. 

Filling In Cracks 

When you attempt to paint over wall cracks, the paint may not fill them in completely or the paint surrounding cracks may begin to peel or blister, requiring multiple touchups. This usually requires additional time, effort and money. 

Our handymen painting professionals will inspect any surface for cracks before they begin painting and take steps to repair those they find. Filling and sanding cracks down to the surface can ensure that any paint applied will spread as evenly as the rest and cut the risk of peeling. This can also solve any potential structural issues that may lurk underneath. 

Damp Spots on the Ceiling 

Painting over water stains on your ceiling can conceal them, but this will not solve any moisture problems you may have on your roof. Fresh damp spots are especially problematic because they may indicate a moisture problem in your home, such as a slow leak in your roof or damaged flashing that allows moisture in. 

At Handyman Connection, our painting professionals understand the importance of preparing ceilings before applying paint. If you believe moisture is an issue, our handymen can inspect your roof and advise you about any issues they find, as well as which repairs need to be made before they continue painting. 

Surface Cleansing 

Painting over dirty, marked or smudged walls and ceilings can result in a bumpy or uneven surface. More importantly, it can affect the colour of the paint and the pigments it contains because the colour may not bond to the surface completely.  

Before applying paint, our painting repair and maintenance professionals take all cleaning steps necessary.  Whether the walls have stains from young children practicing their art skills on the walls of their rooms or discolouration from air pollutants, our painters can better prepare the surface with a variety of cleaning techniques, ensuring a clean, polished finish. 

Avoiding DIY Disaster 

The prospect of painting your home’s interior with a variety of do-it-yourself solutions is probably tempting, but making the aforementioned errors can cost you plenty of time and money as you return to the hardware or paint store repeatedly to repair them. Calling in a professional is an investment and it may give you greater peace of mind to know our painters understand how to complete the job in a professional manner. 

Leave the Painting To Us 

Don’t spend your valuable free time lugging painting buckets and equipment for an interior painting job. Contact us today for an estimate and let us transform your Kitchener home for you.