This article was written by Richard J. D'Angelo and can be found here: Tips for Quality Painting: Thorough Surface Preparation. DIY Advice from a Professional Painter. It was written for CraftPro Contracting's blog CraftPro Home Improvements. Below is merely a scraped copy.A quality painting project begins with thoroughly and correctly preparing your home's walls and woodwork. From cleaning and caulking to spackling and sanding, the condition of your walls and wood before you start painting is critical to executing a durable and beautiful paint job. The advice below: 5 tips - well, more like 10 tips [...]The post Tips for Quality Painting: Thorough Surface Preparation. DIY Advice from a Professional Painter was published first on CraftPro Home Improvements and was authored by Home Improvement contractor and CraftPro's founder Richard J. D'Angelo.