I have a question on the prep instructions you posted the other day.

" * Do any desired re-texturing on these spots when spot-priming is dry. "

What do you use to accomplish this task, Faron?

P.S. Maybe you just mean textured walls. I thought you were referring to the very smooth patched areas versus the already stippled roller areas of the wall. I find they look different. Any suggestions there? Thanks.

Here are all the steps, for anyone else who needs it:

I've been retail paint for a decade now (NOT @ a big-box/chain!!).

In this case, mix a stronger batch of Dirtex solution, and wash you walls. This will help to slightly "etch" a shinier surface as well as clean.

When walls are DRY....
* Look them over carefully, and shave off any bad lumps, runs, etc.
* Fill, patch, & sand (to suit) affected spots.
* Brush-out a hazy-edged coat of primer over repairs.
* Do any desired re-texturing on these spots when spot-priming is dry.
* When spot re-text. is dry, roll-prime the walls.
* I like this method because repair spots are thirsty, & any re-text. holds well to primer.
* Lastly, priming the WHOLE wall AFTER texuring ensures NO variation in porosity when it comes to the finish-coats.

>>> Now you've got the IDEAL surface to hold paint!!

>>> DO NOT USE Ammonia!!! If any remains on the wall, it'll negatively affect adhesion.

Dirtex link below...

Faron

Check this thread of mine with pics from last year.
Lotsa reading too though....just warnin' ya!

Faron

Thanks for the link. I thought you had been a painter at some point!

Glad you liked all my pics & babbling!?!!??!
I doubt many people are as AN&L as me, but I like to see how perfect I can make things! I can't even find ANY of my repair-spots. If I charged for it, I'd be broke, 'cuz no one would pay $$$ for it...;-)

Faron

I am AN&L too (more than I realized, lol) and this painting (bad walls to repair) is killing me! I did start reading your thread but glazed over rather quickly! lol I will have to get back over there. I try to arm myself well for the task at hand. lol

I think I would be fine with all this painting if the paint did not dry as soon as you get it on the wall! I don't want missed lap marks or whatever and am having trouble with both low light and glare when I try to supplement it. It just stresses me out. But, like you say, no one else will care that much! BTDT with other projects.