
The Interior Painting Prep Work That Decides How Long Your Paint Lasts
Most interior paint jobs fail because of what happened before the paint went on. Here is the prep sequence that separates a five-year finish from a five-month one.

Nelson PTG Remodeling LLC
Painting · Drywall · Remodeling

Practical guidance on painting, drywall, flooring and cabinetry — written by the crew that actually does the work, for the climate and housing stock we work in every day.

Most interior paint jobs fail because of what happened before the paint went on. Here is the prep sequence that separates a five-year finish from a five-month one.

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