I havent painted or wall papered for a few years, but will be tackling a bathroom today. We have an old house with plaster walls and lots of woodwork.

 

The one thing I learned the hard way years ago is not to skimp on the quality of the paint. I have top quality interrior paint.

 

Questions:

 

Do you REALLY have to wash the walls before painting?

 

I will be painting the ceiling, walls and woodwork......what order do you paint them?

 

I bought expensive tape to keep from getting paint on the wrong places. So far this seems no different than regular masking tape. Was I taken?

 

Any other tips?

If it's blue painters tape, it's pretty much masking tape. As for washing the walls, that's your call. Although depending on what color the walls are now, you might consider a primer, especially if the walls are dark.

I haven't painted or wall papered for a few years, but will be tackling a bathroom today. We have an old house with plaster walls and lots of woodwork.

 

The one thing I learned the hard way years ago is not to skimp on the quality of the paint. I have top quality interior paint.

 

Questions:

 

Do you REALLY have to wash the walls before painting?

 

I will be painting the ceiling, walls and woodwork......what order do you paint them?

 

I bought expensive tape to keep from getting paint on the wrong places. So far this seems no different than regular masking tape. Was I taken?

 

Any other tips?

1st - Ceiling

2nd - Walls

3rd - Trim

 

You can wipe them down, with a tacky or dry cloth. If you are applying the same type of paint, then you should be fine. If the walls haven't been painted in a while, it may take more than 2 coats. Remember to cover sink, tubs and floors with a drop-cloth.

 

Use a brush to cut in corners first and around trim, before painting on the gypsum board. Cover your wood work trim, with newspaper and tape off. I like Satin or Semi-gloss, in the bathrooms. Roll on 1st coat, horizontally and then 2nd coat vertically.

 

Keep a small fan operating, either in the Hall or Bedroom, to circulate air.

I havent painted or wall papered for a few years, but will be tackling a bathroom today. We have an old house with plaster walls and lots of woodwork.

 

The one thing I learned the hard way years ago is not to skimp on the quality of the paint. I have top quality interrior paint.

 

Questions:

 

Do you REALLY have to wash the walls before painting?

 

I will be painting the ceiling, walls and woodwork......what order do you paint them?

 

I bought expensive tape to keep from getting paint on the wrong places. So far this seems no different than regular masking tape. Was I taken?

 

Any other tips?

I would wash the walls and ceiling first to help with the paint adherence , Paint doesn't like to stick to dirty walls . I would paint the ceiling first so that if any drips on the wall it is not on your new paint job . Woodwork last for the same reason . I've found that the more expensive the tape the less likely it is to stick to the wall and remove any new paint . Don't be in a hurry to get it done , do it over a couple of days and the job will look better .

You could do a Tom Sawyer !!!:sssh:

I havent painted or wall papered for a few years, but will be tackling a bathroom today. We have an old house with plaster walls and lots of woodwork.

 

The one thing I learned the hard way years ago is not to skimp on the quality of the paint. I have top quality interrior paint.

 

Questions:

 

Do you REALLY have to wash the walls before painting?

 

I will be painting the ceiling, walls and woodwork......what order do you paint them?

 

I bought expensive tape to keep from getting paint on the wrong places. So far this seems no different than regular masking tape. Was I taken?

 

Any other tips?

Is your woodwork already painted or is it stained?

I havent painted or wall papered for a few years, but will be tackling a bathroom today. We have an old house with plaster walls and lots of woodwork.

 

The one thing I learned the hard way years ago is not to skimp on the quality of the paint. I have top quality interrior paint.

 

Questions:

 

Do you REALLY have to wash the walls before painting?

 

I will be painting the ceiling, walls and woodwork......what order do you paint them?

 

I bought expensive tape to keep from getting paint on the wrong places. So far this seems no different than regular masking tape. Was I taken?

 

Any other tips?

 

I just got done with a bathroom remodel that included painting. Definitely wash the walls good, especially in a bathroom.

 

Blue painters tape is better than masking tape. Use this around your trim. If you are painting a two-toned wall, there is a new sheer tape out that will form better to plaster walls giving a cleaner straight line than blue painters tape. However, with either tape, you'll need a clean surface for it to adhere to, and make sure you press down on the tape good, or the paint will leak underneath.

 

If you have a light color and are going dark, use a tinted primer first. It'll save you the headache of multiple coats.

 

As for paint, stay away from Behr. That stuff is crap IMO. I've heard Walmart paint is excellent. However, I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet. I've used and like Lowe's paint.

 

As for your woodwork, are you talking already painted trim or stained and polyurethaned trim that you want to paint?

Is your woodwork already painted or is it stained?

 

Already painted. I am not a big believer in painting beautiful woodwork. However, we bought the house that way and I am wayyyyyy too lazy to try stripping it.

You could do a Tom Sawyer !!!:sssh:

 

I remember years ago when my kids were little. If I was painting, they would always want to "help". Now that they are teens they just look and walk by, hoping I dont see them.

 

One last question, as I am going BACK to the hardware store AGAIN. The cracks in the plaster......I have sanded them all down, filled the bigger holes, but what about the fine cracks? I have sanded them over and they are smooth, but still visible. will the new paint cover that?

I remember years ago when my kids were little. If I was painting, they would always want to "help". Now that they are teens they just look and walk by, hoping I dont see them.

 

One last question, as I am going BACK to the hardware store AGAIN. The cracks in the plaster......I have sanded them all down, filled the bigger holes, but what about the fine cracks? I have sanded them over and they are smooth, but still visible. will the new paint cover that?

 

Most likely, the cracks will come back, especially with plaster. Unless you like the character of the cracks, the best bet is to notch the crack out and use a joint compound for plaster.

Most likely, the cracks will come back, especially with plaster. Unless you like the character of the cracks, the best bet is to notch the crack out and use a joint compound for plaster.

Like he says .

I'm currently painting a room also. I got some wide, green tape at the paint place I go to over on Dalton Avenue. I ran out, so I picked up some of the blue Scotch\3M locally, and I ended up having several areas where the paint leaked under or seaped through.:irked: I'm not very happy about having to go back around touching up, as that was the whole point of taping. I've taped before with no problem, so I don't know what happened this time. I hope your tape isn't like mine.

 

I would wash the walls and woodwork first. Better to be safe than sorry. Or at least wipe them down to remove the dust. I'm also a firm believer in using primer on everything. I think it helps make a better finish, and it's certainly cheaper than having to do 4 coats of paint.

 

Have fun!!

Anybody feel like painting? I'll buy lunch!

 

 

OK, OK, walls are calked I am headin in! Wish me luck!

I remember years ago when my kids were little. If I was painting, they would always want to "help". Now that they are teens they just look and walk by, hoping I dont see them.

 

One last question, as I am going BACK to the hardware store AGAIN. The cracks in the plaster......I have sanded them all down, filled the bigger holes, but what about the fine cracks? I have sanded them over and they are smooth, but still visible. will the new paint cover that?

 

Cracks are generally caused by the house moving with the weather. I have seen cracks that appear in the winter but all but disappear in the summer. Rarely have I seen just filling the crack be a long term fix. Normally the crack will reappear as the joint compound cracks.

 

Are your walls actual plaster that is stuck to wood lath? If so the cracks are probably caused by the plaster coming loose from the lath. If that is the case you will need to re-attach it to the lath or the cracks will be back in no time. There is a repair system that uses an expoy to fix this problem. You drill holes down either side of the crack, shoot the expoy in the hole, then install screws down either side until the epoxy dries. You then remove the screws and fill the holes, sand and paint. It's easy to use and will be a much better fix then just filling the cracks.

 

http://www.plastermagic.com/

 

If you don't think the plaster has come loose then you may be able to get by with just filling the crack. However, I would suggest you apply some mesh tape over the crack first.

Already painted. I am not a big believer in painting beautiful woodwork. However, we bought the house that way and I am wayyyyyy too lazy to try stripping it.

I think finished woodwork is nice but very outdated. I am currently working on painting all the woodwork in my house. It is a slow process.