Having started my basement finish project in February (actually I didn't start in ernest until March....) I am finally ready for paint.

Question is: after all the sanding of the joint compound, there is a lot of dust "stuck" to the walls. Obviously I need to remove it. What's the best way to do this? I have an air compressor (as in a big one for pneumatic tool use) - can I just blast the walls with 100 PSI of air? Should they be wiped down? Vacuumed?

I plan on using Benjamin Moore paint. It's expensive, but I've found that you get what you pay for. Should I use their primer as well? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Jim

 

You can run a shopvac over the walls or wipe them with a cloth. Getting all the dust off is not that important. Blowing the dust off will make a big mess.

The wall should be primed with a PVA primer, before using that top of the line Benjamin Moore.

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks.....pardon my ignorance but what's PVA?

Jim

 

PVA primer is designed for new wallboard and joint compound specifically to seal it for painting. Almost any paint vendor should have it.