Cleaning a wall before painting it can be either a quick job or a major effort depending on the condition of the wall itself.
What to use to wash down walls before painting.
Once the walls dry sand the walls using a pole and disc sander as mentioned above.
To rinse the walls mix a cup a vinegar with a gallon of warm water and wash the walls again.
Aim to wash an entire wall in one session using the same technique.
Pay particular attention to the middle of your walls as this is where you will find most marks and stains.
While there is no best way to clean walls before painting most walls can be washed using a sponge and warm water.
Semigloss or glossy finishes popular on kitchen walls tend to be durable enough to stand up to degreasing cleaners but are also susceptible to scratches.
Wipe away fingerprints and other marks soon after they appear.
For surfaces that have exposure to oil or grime like kitchen walls wash with a solution of water and grease cutting detergent and follow up with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agent.
Give newly painted walls at least two weeks to fully dry before their first wash.
Finish by wiping the walls with a damp cloth.
For other small imperfections on the wall such as plaster bumps smooth them away with sandpaper.
Wash your walls from the bottom up using a nonabrasive sponge.
When painting a bathroom or kitchen wash the walls with a solution of approximately three teaspoons of laundry detergent to one gallon of water.
Wipe off the dust and you re ready to paint.
Latex paint finishes can be cleaned with warm water mixed with a nonabrasive cleaner.
To help keep walls clean vacuum painted walls with a soft brush attachment.
This will neutralize the washing soda and help kill the smoke smell and disinfect the walls.
For surfaces that have exposure to oil or grime like kitchen walls wash with a solution of water and grease cutting detergent and follow up with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agent.
Work in small areas washing and then using a soft clean towel to remove excess moisture.
Scrape any cracked or flaking paint with a paint scraper.