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Vent: Painting over glossy trim without sanding first is a sure way to mess up.
I see folks try to rush through it, but paint just slides right off smooth surfaces. Had to redo my whole hallway after a botched job, and now I sand every time, no exceptions.
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emeryj666mo ago
That point about paint sliding off smooth surfaces is SO true. It shows a bigger thing where skipping the simple prep work can ruin any project, like not measuring twice before cutting wood. The extra minute you spend early on stops a huge mess later.
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jenkins.hayden6mo ago
Honestly, @emeryj66, that 'extra minute' point is key. Tbh, it's about setting a careful tone for the whole job, not just avoiding one mess.
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charles6386mo ago
Remember my buddy who tried to skip sanding his kitchen trim? The paint peeled off in sheets like a bad sunburn a week later.
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