So, you’ve decided to give your home a fresh new look with a new paint color. While painting is probably the easiest and most cost-effective way to instantly update your space, it’s not as simple as just slapping the new paint on the walls right away. The key to a quality paint job that looks flawless and is meant to last is prep work. More specifically, you need to make sure that your walls have been properly repaired before you can start applying paint.

How to repair drywall before painting

After you take down any artwork or decorative items that are hanging up, you’ll want to take a close look at the condition of your walls. Usually, you’ll find a few small flaws just from everyday wear and tear. This typically includes things like small dents, bubbles, scrapes, nail pops, small holes from hanging pictures, etc. However, you might also have a bit more extensive damage, like larger holes, dents from doorknobs, or caulking cracks in the corners.