How to Repaint Over Glazes Wall Paint

Choosing the color for wall paint is the most important part of painting. The paint helps the walls draw attention to certain items in the room. Walls that have a glazed finish will have to be prepped before they can be painted with your choice of color.

How to Repaint Over Glazed Wall Paint

Materials Needed

• 220-grit sandpaper


• Sponge


• Painter’s tape


• Drop cloth


• Bonding primer


• Paintbrush


• Paint roller


• Latex paint

1. Use 220-grit sandpaper to sand over the entire wall. Apply circular motions as you sand the walls. Sanding will create a surface that will help the paint adhere better.


2. Wet a sponge and squeeze it out until it is damp. Wipe the wall to with the damp sponge to remove all of the sanding particles. Allow the wall to completely dry.


3. Apply painter’s tape over the trip so the paint will not drip onto it. Place a drop cloth over the floor to protect the floors from the paint.


4. Remove the lid from the can of bonding primer. Mix the primer with a wooden stick. Apply the primer with a paint roller Use a paintbrush for smaller areas. Allow the primer to completely dry according to the drying times on the can of primer.


5. Pry the lid from the can of latex paint. Mix the paint thoroughly with a wooden stick. Apply the paint with a roller. Use a paintbrush for smaller areas on the wall. Allow the paint to dry for one hour.


6. Apply an additional coat of paint and allow it to dry for one complete day. Peel off the painters tape and put away the drop cloth.