How To Get A Room Ready For Painting - Ace Hardware

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1. 1:17–2:08 Remove Wall Hangings and Patch From Reading Nook Conversion, Step 5: Prepare Walls for Finishing

   Remove all wall hangings, such as pictures and decorations. After clearing the walls, carefully examine them for any small holes, cracks, or imperfections. To repair these, use a wall spackle compound. The video specifically recommends DAP DryDex ready-to-use white spackle compound, which is lightweight and features a dry time indicator; it goes on pink and turns white when it's fully dry and ready for sanding. Apply the spackling product with a putty knife, ensuring it's smoothed out over the imperfection. Allow the spackle to dry completely (until it turns white if using DryDex). Once dry, use a light grit sanding sponge, approximately 220 grit, to sand the patched area smooth, blending it seamlessly with the surrounding wall. For hard-to-reach areas like corners or uneven surfaces, you can use your finger to apply and smooth the spackle.

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• Reading Nook Conversion