Surface preparation is the foundation of a flawless paint job. It involves cleaning the walls to remove dust and grease, repairing cracks or holes, sanding uneven areas, and applying primer to ensure optimal paint adhesion. Proper prep not only enhances the finish but also extends the life of your paint.
Why is Surface preparation for wall painting essential?
The substrate must be clean, sound, dry, and free from dust, oil, grease, laitance, etc. Our painting company division is professionally qualified to take up any surface preparation job by power or manual sanding in Dubai, U.A.E.
The Client must decide on the wall finish and tell the contractor his or her requirements. If a client wants a “silk finish” on his existing painted wall, the surface must be thoroughly sanded, preferably applying one coat of stucco filler. Applying one coat of stucco will remove the unevenness of the walls. Then, buffing the surface will make it smooth and ready for a re-coat. In silk finish, any problem in the existing wall will start showing after a final painting. So, the thumb rule is to prepare the wall properly for a silk quote.
Whether painting a wall or floor, you must prepare the surface thoroughly. The most common paint finishes are Silk/ Satin Finish or matte finish.
Silk Finish wall painting
Matt Finish Wall Painting
For the “Matt finish” wall painting, only sanding the walls will be enough if the wall is cracked. So, the painting cost for the matte finish walls is always cheaper than silk finish walls. The paint cost is also less than that of silk finish paints.