Is the Problem in the Paint or in the Drywall?

There’s nothing like a smooth, beautiful coat of paint to make your home look chic and put-together. In that very same vein, issues with paint–while often simple enough to fix–can become real eyesores within your home’s interior. When you catch mistakes like these, you may be ready to call your painting company to have them come by and fix their errors, but don’t be too quick to dial–the issue might be with the drywall underneath.

The Orlando drywall repair experts at New Ceilings have long touted the importance of repairing and priming your walls before you paint. Here are a few tips for recognizing underlying drywall issues and getting them repaired before you paint:

• Your paint looks blotchy or patchy. While this issue could certainly be due to underloading your paint brushes and rollers, there’s a great chance this could have come about because of a lack of primer. You see, even with the protective paper coating, drywall is a very porous material and neglecting to prime it before you paint can leave the paint to soak through the wall and dry in patches.

• Your paint looks flaky or frayed and chips off easily. This problem comes up most often around cutouts and oddly-shaped corners or areas. Sanding is such an important step in the drywall repair process as it gives you the smoothness you need for an even coat. Without it, that remaining fringe can cause your paint to fray and crack.

• You’ve got random holes and dents in the surface. Nail pops. They’re small issues, but they can be so annoying to fix. When they’re done installing your new drywall panels, your repair contractors should fill in the holes with a quality compound that will keep them smooth and in place. By taking care of them before you paint, you won’t have to deal with extensive repairs later.

When you look beneath the surface, you may be surprised to find that many of your interior paint issues actually stem from the quality and condition of your drywall underneath. When you put your Orlando drywall repair project in the hands of a trusted team, you won’t have to worry about the condition of your drywall before it’s painted–it’ll be primed and ready to go. To learn more or to schedule your free consultation, give New Ceilings a call at (407) 378-6040 today.