surface preparation

How do I remove mildew from exterior wood before painting a home in coastal New Brunswick?

What wood moisture content is safe for painting exterior surfaces in New Brunswick’s humid climate?

How do I prepare a previously glossy surface for repainting without sanding everything by hand?

How much does it cost to have a painter scrape and sand the exterior of my older Vancouver home before repainting?

How do I prepare exterior wood siding for repainting when the old paint is peeling badly in NB?

Our 1960s home in North Vancouver might have lead paint. What special prep is needed before we can repaint?

We want to remove the popcorn ceiling in our 1985 Burnaby condo before repainting. Should we be worried about asbestos?

How do professional painters in Vancouver remove old wallpaper before repainting, and should I try doing it myself?

How important is caulking before we get the exterior of our house painted? Our painter mentioned it but it seems like an unnecessary extra cost?

Do I always need to use primer before painting walls in my New Brunswick home?

We just had some drywall patches done after a plumbing repair in our Coquitlam townhouse. How should the patches be prepped before painting?

What kind of primer should I use on the exterior cedar siding of my West Vancouver home before staining?

What is the best stain-blocking primer for covering knots in spruce and cedar trim in NB homes?

What is the proper way to sand between coats of paint for the smoothest finish?

What level of drywall finish do I need if I'm repainting my living room? The contractor mentioned Level 4 versus Level 5 and I have no idea what that means?