On 5/12/2009 7:00 AM bob haller spake thus:

On May 11, 10:30�pm, wrote:

I will be painting a bathroom that has a textured design at varying
angles on the walls like this: �((((( � � � and currently has a semi
gloss paint finish. I would rather not use a deglosser as the room is
not well ventilated. Is there a way or tool I can use to lightly sand
the paint and get in the crevices of the texture so the new paint
(also semi-gloss) will adhere properly? �Thanks.

add fans wash with TSP rinse twice, then prime well with oil based
KIlZ, then paint normally.

Emphasis on the "rinse twice". Make that three times. You don't want any
TSP left on the wall or in any crevices, as it'll prevent the paint from
sticking.

You might try using a not-too-stiff wire brush--carefully--to get into
all those nooks and crannies. The idea is to try to knock as much of the
gloss off the existing paint as possible, so the primer'll stick better.

Good time to add a exhaust fan if you dont already have one, vented to
the outdoors.

Not a bad idea, that.


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