I'm going 2 coats white primer and then 2 coats semi-gloss in my upper floors. Or rather i should say, i'm directing my friends in applying it for me. :-P

Wash it with TSP and prime. The DE better primer will stick to anything. I've never seen anything like it. It won't come off your hands. Wear gloves if you're not super neat. I sand to knock off little nibs and such. I use a pole sander on everything flat. Then the wash.


Too much paint.

Yes, Milt is the Man. Preparation is everything. Sand, wash, prime, paint.. Nothing worse than painted over schmutz..

As for tape - it is over-rated.

Get a good quality 2" brush and only dip it into the paint. The knock off (not wipe) the excess...

Then hold almost perpendicular to the wall and as you apply pressure the bristles will splay out and you can cut into any ceiling or around any trim..

Cut in the corners, ceiling and trim and then roll away. And when you do roll - DO NOT re-roll over it as it begins to dry.. Patience is key.

I'm hoping it's enough.

Thanks Milt. So I must wash it with TSP, primer, then semi gloss paint. There is no way I can cheat with 1 layer of paint which already has primer from Homedepot?

No; The Man wishes he was Milt.

Primer is only required to seal up stains, adhere to glossy surfaces or prepare porous material like new drywall and patching compounds.

If you have existing gloss walls, primer is a good idea.
If you have flat or satin walls, no primer is required.
Just make sure you have a clean and properly prepared surface.

It's strange that some folks are mentioning semi-gloss paint. I wouldn't use semi-gloss for anything in a house except doors and trim.

Typically walls and ceilings in a house are flat finish (matte is also common).
A satin finish can be used in kitchens and baths to aid in cleaning and moisture resistance.

that is Paint?

She has a ssiter who is not red headed?

I think I have been to dinner with the sisters and did she have a purse like pirate pictures? Of leather and medal. With zippers.

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thanks guys. This is a bad news :(. I was hoping I only have to do one coat. Now look like I have to do at least 3 coats in some area: TSP, prime, and paint.

Milt, Randy,

Here is my plan,
- repair damage with plaster repair
- sand
- TSP
- spray prime
- spray color next day.
- Another day, another color coat.

Now I have another question on taping around windows and objects. Do I have to take tapes off after every coat or I can leave it until I finish all the coats. Will I have the problem the original poster had if I wait to the next day?

milt would know for sure, but I leave the blue tape on for days sometimes on my PNW house/climate

3M is the best & invented it - they also make a green tape that is even more "bluey" than the blue

run your finger along the edge & press down to make a better line