Interior enamel paint

[HighRisk]

Howdy my fellow art lovers. Ive just been hired to paint various walls throughout my local gym. I did a quick reconaissance of the place and all the walls ive been tasked to paint have interior enamel paint on the walls.

My question freinds, is what is the best way to prep the walls for paint. Also, should i worry about a clear coat? Im lost here. I need the guidance of my peers.

Thanks

Toddles :hug2:

[JimmyG]

is it "latex enamel" or "oil base enamel" on the walls and what is the "gloss" level...?
what kind of walls...? sheetrock, concrete block, etcetera...?

Need more specific info to answer properly Toddles....

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[HighRisk]

is it "latex enamel" or "oil base enamel" on the walls and what is the "gloss" level...?
what kind of walls...? sheetrock, concrete block, etcetera...?

Need more specific info to answer properly Toddles....

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Im sure its Latex enamel. Its very hi gloss. The kind of stuff you use to paint bathrooms.

Most of it is paited on sheetrock but there is one section she wants done that is painted brick. Im not sure I would assume its cinder block.

[air_fx]

Personally, if the walls are already in good shape and are not overly filthy, i'd just hit it with some air and/or wipe them down with a tack rack to knock the dust off, at get after it.....roll or spray on a new clear coat when you get done to level ths shine back out.

But.....having said that I have not painted on a high gloss wall....just flat and low gloss ones....but I can't see much difference.....These are just walls for cryin out loud, not a car or bike that will be exposed to Mother natures wrath....lol....know what I mean?

If you feel the need you could try sanding or scuffing with a scotchbrite pad I suppose, but thats just an extra step that might not be nessasary.....and time is money.

[HighRisk]

Personally, if the walls are already in good shape and are not overly filthy, i'd just hit it with some air and/or wipe them down with a tack rack to knock the dust off, at get after it.....roll or spray on a new clear coat when you get done to level ths shine back out.

But.....having said that I have not painted on a high gloss wall....just flat and low gloss ones....but I can't see much difference.....These are just walls for cryin out loud, not a car or bike that will be exposed to Mother natures wrath....lol....know what I mean?

If you feel the need you could try sanding or scuffing with a scotchbrite pad I suppose, but thats just an extra step that might not be nessasary.....and time is money.

Really! Thanks FX :)

[Shiva]

what you going to paint with? solvent OR water based?

I would really wonder, walls-aka shiny gloss-aka body oils..
I would SEVERE wash the walls with a TSP solution, OR if not too big an area, used to be a thing called 'Liquid Sandpaper'..
kills the glaze and allows in your case a base or prime coat to be applied..

ANOTHER thing to try might be BIN Stain Sealer or Kilz as a new primer/sealer

[sharonsstudio]

I have painted on glossy walls.. but I cleaned them with tsp like shiva said..
and then i went over it quickly with a scotch brite green.. used a sponge mop.. just to knock off any boogers and splotches then wipe down again with a damp towel let dry and paint..

[HighRisk]

what you going to paint with? solvent OR water based?

I would really wonder, walls-aka shiny gloss-aka body oils..
I would SEVERE wash the walls with a TSP solution, OR if not too big an area, used to be a thing called 'Liquid Sandpaper'..
kills the glaze and allows in your case a base or prime coat to be applied..

ANOTHER thing to try might be BIN Stain Sealer or Kilz as a new primer/sealer


I have painted on glossy walls.. but I cleaned them with tsp like shiva said..
and then i went over it quickly with a scotch brite green.. used a sponge mop.. just to knock off any boogers and splotches then wipe down again with a damp towel let dry and paint..

Thanks for the info Shiva & Sharon. :)

[airart1]

bon ami to prep and one shot to paint i'd think if its concrete block....depends on surface, still havent told what surface...........