Whole‑home interior repaint in Whitby

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   Survey and plan — start like a foreman

   We walked every room with the client and made a punch list. Measured for paint quantities, masking needs and ladder access for the 2‑storey stairwell. We also logged any suspect mould/stain areas for special treatment.

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   Prep first — fix before paint

   Scuffed and gouged drywall got joint compound feathered with 120–220 grit sanding where needed; hairline cracks were back‑buttered with a flexible acrylic filler. Trim joints and baseboards were re‑caulked with a low‑odour silicone acrylic to stop future cracking.

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   Prime problem areas — stain‑blocking where required

   We used an acrylic alkyd‑style primer (bonding primer for glossy surfaces) on kitchen cabinets and oil‑stain blocking primer on a chimney stain and a couple of nicotine/yellowed patches. Priming improves adhesion and reduces the number of finish coats.

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   Finish coats — product choices and application

   Walls received two coats of Sherwin‑Williams ProMar 200 or similar — low‑VOC, washable eggshell in high‑traffic zones. Trim and doors were sprayed with a hard‑wearing acrylic enamel in satin using an HVLP sprayer for a factory look; we back‑rolled after spraying in tight spots.

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   Protection, cleanup and quality check

   Floors and furniture were covered with rosin paper and drop cloths; we used 3M Blue painter's tape on mouldings for crisp edges. Final inspection involved a daylight walk‑through on site, tack cloth wipe of trim, and touchups with a small nylon brush for any missed nicks.

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