Preparing Surfaces for Painting in Century City
By Century City Painters - Expert advice from the professionals
Surface preparation is the foundation of any lasting paint job — in Century City's mixed-use environment, different surface types require different preparation approaches. Apartment walls, office partitions, retail surfaces and exterior masonry all need specific cleaning, repair and priming before any topcoat.
Apartment Walls
In existing apartments, walls often have multiple paint layers, screw holes and surface damage from pictures and wall brackets. Fill all holes and damage with fine surface filler, sand smooth, and apply a spot primer before topcoat. In apartments being prepared for sale or rental, a fresh topcoat over properly repaired walls creates a significantly better impression than patched walls with visible repairs.
Commercial Surfaces
Commercial surfaces in offices and retail often have years of accumulated marks, scuffs and adhesive residue. A thorough wash with sugar soap before painting removes contaminants that would otherwise cause adhesion issues. Glossy surfaces need sanding to create a mechanical key for the new paint. Always test any solvent-based cleaner on an inconspicuous area first in commercial spaces. See our commercial painting guide for detailed preparation advice.
Century City Painters ensures every surface is correctly prepared before any paint is applied.