Before you begin…having the right tools
The Essentials:
Other Tools & Accessories:
 Contract Filler or putty  Filling knife Wood or window scraper
Tack rag Turpentine Cap Dust masks Step ladder
Surface Preparation
The key to achieving the best surface finish is to make sure the substrate has been prepared properly.
New Walls & Ceilings
The stopping of plasterboard must be extremely smooth and even. It’s essential that the stopping be specified as a 'Paint Finish'. A final light sanding with 100-200 grit paper is recommended.
PAL® Handy Tip: Don’t sand the paper area of Gib board as it raises the grain of paper. Just sand the plaster.
Previously Painted Walls & Ceilings
The surface needs to be well prepared by sanding smooth and filling any imperfections. If the surface is properly prepared, a light sanding is all that’s needed.
PAL® Handy Tip: Take care to protect the surface coat when sanding. A light scuff between coats should be all you need.
Exterior Walls
A good wash with a pressure hose is a good idea.
Then comes the most labour intensive part of painting an exterior – the scraping and sanding away of all previous paint.
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