How to Prep for Painting (w/ Monica from The Weekender)
Pro painting tip #1: Don’t skip the prep. Monica Mangin from “The Weekender” walks through the tips and tricks to getting a high-quality finish on your next painting project.
Ready to paint? Watch Monica’s next video here: https://youtu.be/Prp1Kt0XNkY
Tools & materials:
Plastic sheeting – https://low.es/2SREzER
Canvas drop cloth – https://low.es/2ST9mRG
5-in-1 tool – https://low.es/2SZFO57
Spackle – https://low.es/2SR3Grr
Painter’s tape – https://low.es/2SUyjfs
2-inch painter’s tape – https://low.es/2SVOr0j
Fast-drying caulk – https://low.es/2SRRA11
How to Repair Drywall – https://youtu.be/Fdy9uRvpI-E
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The "Protection" and "Preparation" stages are always the time-consuming, for some hard, for others annoying parts of painting, lol. But if you DO do it right, the painting becomes worth it and very, very rewarding – plus the funnest part 😁
Another tip from personal experience. OPEN A WINDOW!!! my dad and me didn't and where giggling our butts off at something stupid on TV. Mom comes in and asks if we opened a window. We didn't. And we may have fried a few brain cells each lol
Thank you for this video
Bored . Go away you numpster
Hello Monica. Stumbled across you while searching for info otherwise & thought, painting is on the list so id give myself time with you. OMG! Impressed i am. Step by step with clarity & understanding. Monica, you showed taping the wall to paint the baseboards, however painted the baseboards 'free' handed. How long after the walls should I do the baseboards; dry to the touch may differ from using tape. Does the quality of paint reflect dry time (in your opinion)? I was sooo impressed I've subscribed & can't wait to hear your delivery of other projects. Are there any on applying 'molding' on walls /ceilings. Thanx Monica. Peace
1:32 So, if I have picture hangers (nails, etc,) that are exactly where I intend to rehang the picture….don't remove? Is that right?
If we have a crack in the corner, would it be better to use caulk or mud?
11:45: “ make sure you turn off the electricity to the room so that the lights go off and you can’t see what your painting👍”
Very thorough! Answers a ton of questions. I am on it!!
Two months ago when I started planning decorating I was like you just need paint and a brush. Two months later and I’m like omg we have the same cork gun!!
I'm not sure why you would need to tape off the baseboard/trim if you know you are going to be painting them after you do the walls. It seems like you'll just have to re-tape everything again to paint the trim.
"he'll be helping me" he literally does all the work for her.
Why are flathead screws still a thing, they’re so awful
What If I already painted my room a few months ago, and I hate the color and I want to repaint? Do I sand the whole thing? Also, I am only 5'2 and I can't paint in long stokes top to bottom without a ladder. It is hard. Any suggestions to go faster?
Don’t people prime anymore?
Wow I'm exhausted from her video. I painted my house Successfully and I didn't do half of those things.
This is the most informative show I have seen thanks
Great video
That eye protection while sandpapering was so funny
Nice
Great job!
6:18
Wow I love Monica! I don't usually leave comments but she just made painting a room seem so accessible doable! I was debating even doing it myself but now I definitely will be!
Yaass babe love to see a woman doing one of these tutorials . Painting with you
9:10 OUCHHHHH
They forgot to wash or vaccuum the walls…
Very helpful. Well done!
If you know there's been a lot of touching the walls, also use something for that. I don't know what it's called in English sorry
Incredible !
When will you be back? We miss your videos!!!!
I can't believe I was able to paint my bedroom AND my office/music studio by myself. Seriously, thank you so much for this video! I literally grabbed EVERYTHING you asked, didn't question it, and followed everything you said. Y'all are the bomb!
Thanks for your help
Do I need to put a prime before water based paint?
im so excited! i'll be painting my office this weekend and this was so helpful!
This looks so annoying and hard. And the result isnt worth it. I have way too much stuff to move its all heavy.
Awesome video, quick, and straight to the point… Thanks Monica!!!!