Person Painting a Wall with Bold Blue Color in a Room
Painting your home interior is a sure-fire way to freshen up the decor and transform your home from drab to fab in no time. However, one of the most important steps, and one that amateur painters often overlook, is to make sure your home is properly prepped before painting. Before you dive right in and start painting the interior of your home, you will need to follow these simple steps to ensure the interior surfaces are ready for painting. Adequately preparing before painting your house will allow for smoother, professional-looking results and help the paint last longer, so it will last for years to come.

How to prepare the interior for painting

couple paints interior room together Before you even think about painting your home, you need to make sure you have the all the right equipment and tools to get the best results. After all, a tradesman, or painter, is nothing without his tools.

What you’ll need:

  • Filler and filling knife
  • Painter’s tape
  • Selleys Sugar Soap
  • Sponge
  • Sandpaper
  • Scraper
  • Paintbrush (60mm)
  • Drop cloth

1. Clean surfaces before painting

An artist wouldn’t start painting his masterpiece on a soiled canvas and the same holds true for the interior of your home. Before you even reach for your paintbrush, you’ll need to clean the walls and any surfaces you plan to paint as part of your project. This will give you a smooth, blank surface to paint and long-lasting results. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean an area for painting:
  1. Remove all furniture, curtains, and any wall hangings
  2. Cover large pieces of furniture (that you cannot move) with a drop cloth
  3. Vacuum and dust the surfaces, using a microfibre cloth, damp sponge and long-handled duster to reach ceilings and walls, and a step ladder if necessary
  4. Wash surfaces with Selleys Original Sugar Soap to remove stubborn dirt, grime, and grease marks
  5. Wipe away any sugar soap residue with a damp sponge and allow to dry before painting

2. Get rid of mildew and mould

hand scrubs mould from wall Although it might be tempting to just paint over mildew and mould, you should refrain from doing so as it will simply grow back. Mildew tends to be white, grey, or yellowish in colour, with a powdery and fluffy texture. Mould, on the other hand, tends to be black, brown, or green, with a slimy, fuzzy appearance. Both are harmful to your health, as they can cause allergic reactions, and can significantly damage your property.    Therefore, you should always treat mould and mildew right away to avoid potential risks to your family and your home. Always make sure to protect yourself with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) when treating mildew and mould and make sure there is adequate ventilation in the room. Not sure how to best tackle mould and mildew? We’ve concocted our own homemade removers for those who don’t like to use harsh chemicals, like bleach.

Mildew remover

  • Mix two tsp borax with ½ cup white vinegar in a spray bottle
  • Spray liberally on affected surfaces
  •  Leave for 30 minutes
  • Rinse with clean water
  • Leave to dry completely

Mould remover

  • Combine one-part water with an equal part white vinegar in a spray bottle
  • Spray liberally on affected surfaces
  • Leave for 30 minutes
  • Rinse with clean water
  • Leave to dry completely

Tough black mould remover

  • Create a paste by mixing two parts baking soda with one part vinegar and one part water
  • Rub affected areas with baking soda paste
  • Leave for 30 minutes
  • Rinse with clean water
  • Leave to dry completely

3. How to prepare glossy surfaces for painting

Paint cannot stick to glossy, shiny surfaces, which means you will need to sand it down first to remove the gloss before painting. Before you start sanding, always clean the surface first to remove any surface dirt and grime using the aforementioned cleaning tips. Sandpaper with fine grit such as #180 or #220 is effective for sanding interior walls and surfaces. You can use a chemical deglosser if you don’t want to sand your walls, but you must read the instructions carefully beforehand and do a spot test on the before you go ham on the wall. When using chemical compounds, always ensure you have good ventilation and wear adequate PPE gear to protect yourself.

4. How to prep bare timber to paint

During your preparation process make sure you first check bare timber surfaces for mildew and mould. Then, clean the surfaces using a damp sponge and soapy water. Once you’re satisfied that the surface is clean, you can fill in any holes or gaps with fillers, which we touch on more below. If the wood surface is rough, you will need to sand it down first before you paint using a medium grit sandpaper (#100 or #200). For smoother results, sand it again with a fine grit sandpaper, wiping away dust with a dry rag. If the timber surface is not stained, you can follow these steps to achieve a smooth appearance:
  1. Apply a thin film of water to the wood with a damp rag
  2. Leave to dry for 30 minutes to raise the grain of the wood
  3. Sand with a fine garnet sandpaper
  4. Apply stain-blocking acrylic paint primer and dry overnight
  5. If staining is still evident, you can apply a second coat of primer
  6. After the primer is dried, you can gently sand the surface with fine grit sandpaper to achieve a smoother surface
Please note: Always wear PPE and ensure adequate ventilation when using primers.

5. Prepping unpainted surfaces

All unpainted surfaces must be sanded smooth, dusted, and cleaned before you start painting. Once you’ve thoroughly dusted and cleaned the surface you should apply an acrylic sealer or undercoat to the surface. This will help to fill any minor imperfections to create a smooth, even-coloured surface ready for the application of the topcoat.

New plaster

New plaster must be dried thoroughly before it can be painted. Depending on the amount of patching done and the weather conditions, the area may take anywhere from one day to a week to dry. Be sure to clean the surfaces before you apply an oil-based undercoat or acrylic sealer and wear PPE to protect yourself when handling harsh chemicals.

Tiles

Tiles will need to be inspected, repaired, and cleaned before painting. You can wash the tiles with washing detergent and warm water and use dedicated cleaning products to treat and remove any mould and mildew. If you’re after ultra-smooth results, then you can also lightly sand the tile surfaces with a fine aluminium oxide sandpaper (#220) to achieve a smoother surface for painting. As always, ensure you clean the tiles before you apply any primer and protect yourself by wearing appropriate PPE and ensuring the room has plenty of ventilation.

6. Repainting already painted surfaces

If you’re planning to repaint already-painted surfaces, then the first thing you’ll need to do is inspect for cracks, peeling, flaking or loose paints. Depending on the amount of damage, you can use any one of the following methods below:
  • Scraping – is a traditional method and is suitable for most flat surfaces from plaster to wallboard to wood and ferrous materials. Use a triangle-shaped scraper for maximum results around corners and curves. When scraping, take extreme care not to damage, gouge or score the surface. Finish by sanding off with medium grit sandpaper. Dust and clean the surface before painting.
  • Brushing – Use a wire or bristle brush to loosen and remove old paint. Take care not to damage the substrate when brushing. We recommend using a stiff bristle brush rather than a wire brush for this purpose. Always finish by sanding with medium grit sandpaper and dust and clean the surfaces before painting.
  • Sanding – is effective if the surface paint is already slightly flaky. Sand the papers with progressively finer grit sandpaper starting with coarse, then medium and finishing with a fine grit.
  • Chemical paint removers – You can use chemical paint removers to speed up the task. Always read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before you attempt any chemical paint removers on surfaces.

7. How to prepare to paint over wallpaper

woman scrapes wallpaper off wall We recommend that you remove all traces of wallpaper and adhesives must be removed before painting. If you paint directly over old wallpaper, you might experience curling, staining or uneven surface problems. To remove wallpaper, soak, scrape or steam the wallpaper. Scrub off any glue, rinse and dry thoroughly. Be sure to repair all gouges, cracks, and uneven surfaces before painting. Painting over wallpaper However, if you must paint over wallpaper, here are some tips to help you get the best results:
  1. Check for loose pieces of paper and open seams.  Re-glue these problems.
  2. Conduct a test on a small inconspicuous part of the room to see if the paint looks good over the wallpaper.  Include a seam as your test area.
  3. Apply an oil-based, stain-blocking primer.  Use PPE and ensure adequate ventilation when handling primers
  4. Leave to dry overnight
  5. Inspect for staining or discolouration after drying
  6. Apply a second coat if necessary
  7. Apply a layer of test paint to a small area and allow it to dry completely
  8. Inspect the test site.  If you are happy with it then apply a second layer of paint and allow it to dry again.
  9. Only paint the entire room if you are completely satisfied with the final appearance.

8. Smooth surfaces using filler

For a smoother, professional finish to your walls, use a filler to fill any holes or cracks. Here are some simple tips for using fillers:
  • Clean and dry the surface
  • Scrape away loose paint or plaster
  • If there are unstable edges in holes, or if the holes are large, use a self-adhesive patch to repair the damage before using filler
  • Apply a layer of filler over the area; making sure to cover all holes and cracks as you go
  • Spread the filler across the area in multiple directions
  • Once the entire area is covered, use a single downward stroke to remove access filler
  • A quick wipe with a damp sponge before the filler dries can smooth out the surfaces and you may not need to sand it after drying
  • When dried, inspect the surface
  • Sand to remove any unevenness
  • Clean and dust before painting
Pro tip: Selleys Plastic Wood or Selleys No More Cracks Wood Filler is best for interior timber, Selleys Spakfilla Rapid is suitable for plasterboard and hard plaster and Selleys No More Gaps Multipurpose is ideal for architraves and curves.

9.  Use painter’s tape for clean lines

It’s a general rule of thumb that you should tape before painting to ensure neat painting results, with clean lines and no messy edges. Opinion is divided as to whether it’s simply a giant waste of time, but we always suggest you use it – especially if you’re a novice painter and haven’t had the chance to hone your painting skills just yet. Here are some useful tips on how to use painter’s tape:
  1. Cover any areas you don’t want to paint with painter’s tape, like light switches, window frames and doors
  2. Push the edges of the tape down firmly to ensure even edges
  3. Remove painter’s  tape at a 45% angle before the paint dries completely
  4. If the paint has dried before you can remove the painter’s tape, gently lift the tape with a fine blade
Pro tip: We use ScotchBlue TM Painters Tape for all painting work. Find the right tape for your surface on their website here. Now you know how to prepare the interior of your home for painting, you can ensure professional-quality results. Whether you’re painting on fresh walls, timber or wallpaper, you can ensure your surfaces are adequately prepared every time and will last for years to come. Still not convinced you’ve got what it takes to paint your home’s interior? No worries. leave the painting to our Melbourne house painting professionals and reach out to Newline Painting today. We’re the #1 rated house painting service in Melbourne and provide a range of services, including interior, exterior, fence, bathtub and pre-sale house painting at flat rate prices, with no hidden costs. Our services are available in Mount WaverleyNorth MelbourneNorthcotePort Melbourne, and Prahran.

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5 months ago
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I appreciate how they arranged to come back and recheck my property to ensure everything was perfect just before I moved into my new place. The team is approachable in every aspect. Highly recommended!

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5 months ago
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I was well aware that my kitchen cabinet was old and hadn’t been painted in almost 15 years, so I contacted Newline Painting for a quote. I expected a quality of 3/5 given the cabinet's condition, but I was surprised by the results after the painting—it was beyond excellent! I recommended using Newline Painting for cabinet painting.

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7 months ago
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10 months ago
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10 months ago
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They painted the walls and ceiling, repaired a couple of water-damaged areas, and also painted some windows. I can confidently recommend them; they did a great job, communicated well, and were reliable.

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10 months ago
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Excellent workmanship, honesty, and reliability. They used the best quality paint for my job, and the results speak for themselves. Fast and highly efficient. I will recommend and use them again.

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Andrew Gairdner

10 months ago
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Fantastic service! They are highly professional and reliable. Friendly and approachable when addressing any concerns, and overall, they provide excellent painting services at a low cost. Will be using them again without hesitation when needed.

Oscar Mitchell

Oscar Mitchell

10 months ago
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I've utilized this painting company and am extremely pleased with their service. They're not only very friendly but also highly professional. I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of house painting services.

Luke Simpson

Luke Simpson

10 months ago
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We initially hired Newline Painting Painters to paint a couple of ceilings, and they did such a fantastic job that we had them paint our entire home. The transformation was remarkable, and the job was flawless. They completed the project in just two days and cleaned up afterwards. I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel and his team without any hesitation.

Charles Barkly

Charles Barkly

10 months ago
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Newline Painting's attention to detail, politeness, and no-fuss approach was outstanding. He provided great advice and even included a few extra touches in the service. The paintwork is perfect, and I'm extremely pleased with their professional service.

Rick Miller

Rick Miller

10 months ago
★★★★★

Working with Newline Painting was a true pleasure. They’re a consummate professional who guided us through the process of giving our house a total makeover while staying within our budget. They even exceeded our expectations without any additional charges. His team completed the work on time, and our house now shines in a whole new light.

Robert Nickos

Robert Nickos

11 months ago
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I contacted Newline painting, Dan came in, and painted it. Great work thanks team. I was told that if I leave a good Google review which I did (also happy to do so) that I would recieve $50 cash back. They never paid the $50.

David Sless

David Sless

a year ago
★★★★★

Excellent work at all stages. I fully recommend them.

John Fanstone

John Fanstone

a year ago
★★★★★

Excellent customer service. Painters were excellent, very friendly, professional and kept to timescale. Very happy with the outcome.

Justin Botha

Justin Botha

a year ago
★★★★★

Very satisfied by the work completed by Newline painting. Daniel was very proffesional from the very first day of meeting us and quoting up to and including the last day that he finished the job. Job completed as per qoute with Daniel keeping us updated throughout the whole process. Painting was all completed to a satisfactory standard and they even cleaned up any mess each day before heading off. Very happy with the result.

Laura Deinema

Laura Deinema

a year ago
★★★★★

Daniel and his team recently painted our family home. His team did an exceptional job and paid close attention to detail. He was always helpful and great to communicate with and completed the job to a great standard despite time constraints. I would highly recommend his services.

Wimantip Sakham

Wimantip Sakham

a year ago
★★★★★

I reached out to Newline Painting in November to help repaint our family home just before we had put it up for sale. The team were super helpful and accommodating throughout the whole process. Martin helped me with color choices and managed the project. There was also another person named Roi that helped get back to me with any small questions. They were really organised! We had a single storey rendered home and they took about 1 and a half weeks to get everything done. I was so happy with the work and the price that it was completed for. I highly recommend Newline Painting team and will definitely use them for the new home.

Charles Zerafa

Charles Zerafa

a year ago
★★★★

The work was complteted in a timely manner and within the perameters of the job. Interactions were friendly and efficient. I would definately give Newline Painting a chance to quote for future work. And be happy to use them again.

R M

R M

a year ago
★★★★★

I filled in the form for an online quote which was then provided to me immediately. They were very prompt in phoning me to organise an on-site quote as well.

Alison McHenry

Alison McHenry

a year ago
★★★★★

Great easy company, would highly recomend

L H

L H

a year ago
★★★★★

Competitive pricing, responsive, and friendly - couldn't ask for more

Monique Sheehan

Monique Sheehan

a year ago
★★★★★

New line undertook painting of our unit in South Yarra. They were fast, efficient and easy to work with. Good value and high quality.

Daniel Roos

Daniel Roos

a year ago
★★★★★

It was an easy process using Newline Painting. They were very quick to respond and fitted in multiple jobs whenever it suited us. If we ever had an issue with the job, they were very quick & happy to rectify it. Would definitely recommend.

Lilla Kovacs

Lilla Kovacs

a year ago
★★★★★

Thanks to Newline Painting, we managed to get our apartment painted between settlement and Christmas - which were just about a week apart. Daniel did an excellent job, he was really easy to communicate and coordinate with throughout the job. Thank you!

Jenny Kemp

Jenny Kemp

a year ago
★★★★★

Daniel and his team are a great group of trustworthy painters, they willingly undertook many of the smaller details that needed attending to as our older apartment had indoors repainted we highly recommend their team at Newline!

Bing Lang

Bing Lang

a year ago
★★★★★

George & Roi are professional, responsive, friendly & easy to deal with. I'm very happy with George's amazing workmanship. He's been giving me honest advice without trying to 'oversell'. After having applied 2x coatings as per the agreement, he even came back the third time to give it another coating just to make sure the job was done properly. Well done & really appreciate your awesome job!!

Samuel Cadet

Samuel Cadet

a year ago
★★★★★

Just wanted to give a shoutout to Newline Painting for a fantastic job!! They nailed the painting project from start to finish. George's team was super chill and professional, and they made my place look awesome. If you need painting work done, would highly recommend these folks! 👍

Lynda Nguyen

Lynda Nguyen

a year ago
★★★★★

Phi and team have great communication and worked with us to adjust our dates due to delays on our renovation. Painter did such an amazing job - would recommend to friends and family.

Tania Chau

Tania Chau

a year ago
★★★★★

We contacted Newline Painting to help with repainting the exterior of our weatherboard family home. We had Martin who managed the project and Roi who handled our communications and they did an absolutely amazing job! They were easy to communicate with, flexible with timing and very accommodating. Our walls look fresh and brand new and Martin was so patient with helping with colour choices. I would definitely recommend Newline Painting for exterior or any painting needs! Thankyou once again!

Julius Gastar

Julius Gastar

a year ago
★★★★★

Gemma Tan

Gemma Tan

a year ago
★★★★★

We recently had the interior of our house painted and had a great experience with Roi in the office and Daniel the painter. They were responsive and courteous and the painting was completed on time and to a high standard. I would highly recommend them.

Anthony McDonald

Anthony McDonald

a year ago
★★★★★

Daniel from Newline Painting painted our Victorian terrace in Albert Park and did a wonderful job. He was very professional and efficient and did a high quality job. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend Newline Painting

Janice Woodman

Janice Woodman

a year ago
★★★★★

Daniel did an exceptional Job and I now have my beautiful White Kitchen I have always wanted. He paid attention to detail, was friendly and polite. Would highly recommend his/this services.

christina vasin

christina vasin

2 years ago

Newline were employed to paint our period home externally. Firstly the team were not prepared to take on any client feedback and managed our expectations throughout the job. The prep work and quality of the job did not meet the scope stated in their quotation nor did they perform the work based on the steps a professional painter would do to complete the work to a standard quality of workmanship. We were able to settle on a deposit only, however it certainly was not a pleasant experience.

Carolyn Kendrick

Carolyn Kendrick

2 years ago
★★★★★

Daniel's professionalism and his attention to detail were excellent. His team were efficient and courteous and turned up on time and cleaned up at the end of each day. We had a number of rooms that required wallpaper to be removed and then the walls and ceilings painted and this was all done well. Any issues that we raised Daniel was happy to address and I can highly recommend their service.

Cameron Frost

Cameron Frost

2 years ago
★★★★★

Professional team, amazing quality and value. John's communication and attention to detail - not to mention ingenious problem solving - was outstanding, everything ran smoothly from quote to completion and the care they took with their work and respect with which they treated everything else was exemplary. They are a lovely team to deal with personally and the quality of their work is second to none. I cannot recommend them enough.

Zara Buckley

Zara Buckley

2 years ago
★★★★★

Sam and his team transformed our seriously dated flat into a fresh, clean and rentable asset. Couldn’t be more helpful and patient with me. I can highly recommend Sam and his team. 5 stars well deserved 👍

Robert Mason

Robert Mason

2 years ago
★★★★★

I cannot say enough great things about John and his team. From getting a quote to getting started and finishing to the highest standards - we are thrilled with the result. They care about the detail, are patient with last minute client changes and genuinely want you to get the best result possible. Can't wait to work with them again.

Gregory Buckley

Gregory Buckley

2 years ago
★★★★★

Asked around for a small job in the house. Sam was quick to reply and arrange something to happen within my constraints.

Fed

Fed

2 years ago
★★★★★

John's quality of workmanship is second to none. He pays attention to the minutest of details and even did the extras most painters wouldn't bother with. I'd give Newline 6 stars if I could. My partner and I are extremely happy with the painting of our house. Thank you so much for a fantastic job, highly recommend!

Ray Tian

Ray Tian

3 years ago
★★★★★

Excellent workmanship, Johnny and Phi are very helpful, too! Easy to deal with, will use your service again!

Drew Malcolm

Drew Malcolm

3 years ago
★★★★★

Really happy with the work that was done at my home. Jason and Harley were awesome to work with. Nothing was ever too hard for them. Couldn’t recommend Newlkne Painting highly enough.

Kim Dang

Kim Dang

3 years ago
★★★★★

I've had lots of previous issues with my bathroom ceiling peeling and showing up gross marks and have had to have it repainted several times. Newline sent John out to have a look and recommend a solution. John was very informative and educated me on what he was doing, why he was doing it and gave advice on how to maintain the paintwork so that I wouldn't have issues going forward. John also helped with a bunch of odd jobs around the house while he was here and really went the extra mile. On top of that, he was great entertainment! 100% recommend Newline and John 😊

karina horton

karina horton

3 years ago
★★★★★

John was absolutely amazing! Not only at painting but he was such a good person, he became apart of the family in the short 2 weeks of knowing him. Steve was also amazing. John worked so hard and did things for us he didn’t need to do and we loved him to bits! He is the best

Peter Rijs

Peter Rijs

3 years ago
★★★★★

We had a bath tub repainted. We contacted 3 trades Newline responded in a timely matter. The job was completed with no fuss and Newline fitted the work in to be completed on time. We have another 2 bath tubs to repair and we will be contacting Newline to complete these too.

Alan Tran

Alan Tran

4 years ago
★★★★★

David James

David James

4 years ago
★★★★★

I had Newline Painting fully repaint the interior of my apartment and I'm delighted with how the job was completed and the quality of finish. Daniel was great to deal with, always on time and happy to show their progress and answer questions. I can recommend Newline Painting without any hesitation.

Jan Thyssen

Jan Thyssen

4 years ago
★★★★★

Prompt responses to email, great work, easy to book

Scott Mitchelmore

Scott Mitchelmore

6 years ago
★★★★★

I needed my Melbourne house interior painted and found Daniel & Dave at Newline to be very professional painters. They respected my budget and carried out a quality interior painting job well within time. Its hard to trust a lot of tradesmen these days but these guys have restored my faith!

Jay N

Jay N

6 years ago
★★★★★

Thank you Newline Painting for the fantastic work! The house looks new as ever with the newly painted rooms. Very professional and top quality! I would highly recommend them for all your interior house painting!

Mark Andre

Mark Andre

6 years ago
★★★★★

Absolutely wonderful work. The guys were extremely professional, and helpful. Great job - they are really masters at what they do. We love the colors - our home looks beautiful. Thank you so much!

Henry Telford

Henry Telford

6 years ago
★★★★★

Newline exceeded our expectations at every turn. They were originally referred to them by close friends and from beginning to end were attentive, delicate with our property and professional in the way they managed themselves. Couldn't have asked for a better team! Henry.

Anna Pascuzzo

Anna Pascuzzo

6 years ago
★★★★★

We had painted our rental place amazing work thank you newline painting

Julie McIntyre

Julie McIntyre

7 years ago
★★★★★

I have had Newline Painting out twice to paint exterior and interior areas of my home in Williamstown. Both times they have done an excellent job and charged a fair price. Daniel and Dave are easy to work with and they do meticulous work. Thanks guys!