How to safely refresh a nursery with a fresh coat of paint
In short: Painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates the professional process for painting a nursery, focusing on safety and precision. This guide covers essential preparation steps, from lead testing to the final coat, to ensure a clean finish.
The process begins with a critical safety check: in any home built before 1978, you must test for lead paint on walls and trim using a dedicated kit. Once safety is confirmed, the project moves to preparation, which involves using drop cloths and painter's tape to protect surfaces from splotches.
The application involves cutting in around edges like ceilings and outlets with a 2-inch angled brush before using a roller for the main wall surfaces. For a professional finish, apply a second coat after the first has dried for approximately one hour, removing the tape while the paint is still wet.
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