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Gypsum board, also known as dry gypsum plaster, is a type of durable and tough coating for interior and exterior walls. Usually it is fixed with glue and screws, and after installation, it is covered with plaster and sanded. Painting the drywall hides the unevenness of the plaster and brightens the room and also protects the drywall from moisture. Before painting, drywall must be primed to create a layer for paint adhesion and provide a smoother finish.

Steps

1. 1 Remove irregularities.
   • When sanding drywall, there are thousands of small particles that must be removed before paint is applied. Take a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment and thoroughly vacuum the drywall. You can also use microfiber to wipe drywall clean.
2. 2 Cover all holes, nails and screws with putty or masking tape.
   • Drywall must be leveled before painting. Fill holes and cracks with putty. Nails, screws and other protruding areas can also be covered with putty or temporary masking tape.
3. 3 Choose a primer.
   • The primer will protect the drywall from moisture, smooth out any irregularities and create a layer that the paint will adhere to. Polyvinyl acetate is specially formulated for drywall applications. Latex paint is also great for priming.
   • Choose a primer that roughly matches the color of the paint. The closer the color, the better. If you will apply a light paint in the second layer, do not use a dark-colored primer.
4. 4 Apply primer with a roller.
   • Dip the roller into a pallet of primer. Roll over the drywall in the shape of the letters "M" or "W" so that it is constantly in motion; walk backwards to fill in the gaps. It is necessary to create an even coating so that the roller strokes are not visible.
5. 5 Let the primer dry for about 4 hours.
6. 6 Sandpaper the primer to remove any unevenness. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or microfiber.
7. 7 Apply the first coat of paint with a roller.
   • Apply the same technique as for priming. Apply a thick coat of paint to hide any unevenness in the drywall.
8. 8 Let the first layer dry for 4 hours.
9. 9 Sandpaper the first coat of paint to remove any unevenness. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or microfiber.
10. 10 Apply a second coat of paint.
11. 11 Let the second layer dry for 4 hours.
12. 12 Remove the tape from the drywall.

Tips

• Apply primer and paint in a thick layer. Even after sanding, the drywall is chipped, so a thick coat of paint will help achieve a smooth, even finish.
• Semi-matte or latex paint works best on drywall. Glossy or glossy paint, even after two coats, will accentuate the unevenness of the drywall finish.

What do you need

• Vacuum cleaner or microfiber
• Putty
• Masking tape
• Roller
• Paint tray
• Primer (polyvinyl acetate or latex paint)
• Latex or semi-matt paint