Most people who are new to painting see the job in terms of applying the finish coat, but that's just the icing on the cake. The real work that makes or breaks a paint job is how you prepare the surface. If you're painting interior trim and you don't do a good job of sanding, cleaning, and priming, the final coats of paint won't look pristine. At the very worst, a poor prep job can make the finish coats fail. I work in high-end restoration, where the end result is paramount. Over the years, I have developed the following procedures for a great paint job.
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