Do you struggle to get a perfect finish when it comes to painting and does the thought of painting your home fill you with dread? Well, fear not, with some simple advice, the right tools and plenty of practice you can learn the secrets to achieving a professional finish. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the secrets of the trade to help you achieve better results when it comes to painting and decorating.

Start with smooth walls

Whether you are starting off with a freshly plastered wall or decorating over an existing coating, one of the things that separate professionals from the rest of us is taking the time to prepare the walls properly. One of the tools that will help you get perfectly smooth walls is a pole sander which can be used with fine-grit sandpaper to sand from the top to the bottom of a wall with ease. Pay particular attention to sanding holes that have been filled and ridges as these will show up the most when painted.

Use a paint conditioner

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