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Painting, Walls and Ceilings

Reading cracks, preparing walls for paint, and knowing which cracks an engineer needs to see.

Repainting Walls and Ceilings: The Preparation That Makes Paint Last

New paint that bubbles, peels or turns black within months almost always failed because of what was underneath it. This guide shows how to prepare walls and ceilings in a flat so the paint lasts.

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This guide is general information. Have gas, structural and live electrical work done by a qualified, licensed professional. Your building’s rules and committee decisions take precedence over anything written here.