{"id":3597,"date":"2022-04-09T14:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T18:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=3597"},"modified":"2024-02-28T11:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:14:35","slug":"how-to-prepare-new-drywall-for-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-prepare-new-drywall-for-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare New Drywall For Paint For The First Time (Picture Guide!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Wondering what you need to do before painting new drywall? Well, look no further because I have your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To prepare new drywall for paint, wipe the dust off of the walls, floors, windows, doors, etc. with a damp sponge, mop, or rag, apply 2-3 coats of PVA primer on the walls, and apply 2 coats of paint & primer in one paint.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we’ve got the basics out of the way, let’s break into the details a little further so you can paint and finish your drywall with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P.S. As I go through this tutorial, I’m making the assumption that your drywall has been properly hung, taped, mudded, and sanded smooth. If you haven’t completed all of those steps yet, then read my other article first<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nQuick Navigation: How To Prepare New Drywall For Paint After Sanding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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