Painting and Finishing: Preparing the Surfaces

Most paint problems can be prevented with good preparation. Here's how to get it done.
by Michael Dresdner

Painting and finishing tasks around the house often don't turn out the way you expect. In Build Like a Pro: Painting and Finishing, Michael Dresdner takes you through each step of the process, giving you the tools to get great-looking results every time.

In this excerpt, Michael shows you how to prevent paint problems by correctly preparing the surface.

Michael Dresdner is a nationally known finishing expert and the author of the best-selling book The New Woodfinishing Book, also published by The Taunton Press. Photos: Courtesy of Behr/Rohm and Haas; Sandor Nagyszalanczy
From Book Painting and Finishing, pp. 108-114
April 1, 2002

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Build Like a Pro: Painting and Finishing
A practical painting and finishing guide for the homeowner
by Michael Dresdner
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