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Prep, Prime and Paint: Interior

Plastic

Unpainted/To Be Painted

a. Surface Preparation:

  • Not for shower and tub areas, or other applications repeatedly exposed to warm or hot water, nor for kitchen counters or for floors
  • treat any mildew with a 3:1 water:household bleach mixture, leaving it on for 20 minutes and adding more as it dries; wear eye and skin protection; rinse thoroughly
  • remove all dirt by scrubbing with detergent and warm water, rinse thoroughly
  • scuff-sand the surface with fine grit (#220) garnet paper; wear eye protection and a dust mask
  • wipe the surface with a damp rags

b. Priming:

  • apply a high adhesion latex stain blocking primer that is recommended for interior use.
  • allow the primer to dry over night before painting
  • do not leave a primer unpainted

c. Painting:

  • for bathroom and kitchen walls and counter backs, or for cabinets, use a quality latex kitchen & bath paint in a satin, semigloss or gloss finish; or a top line interior latex paint in eggshell, satin, semigloss or gloss finish
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