Maliari Pro assesses walls for preparation before painting in Tbilisi. Filling small defects, applying a finishing layer and broader levelling are different tasks, and the work needed follows from the condition of the surface rather than the colour you have chosen. Preparation is the layer you can no longer see on a finished wall, and it is the one that decides the result.
What problem needs solving
Show uneven areas, cracks, previous patches and loose coatings. Tell us what finish and lighting you intend to use — light arriving from the side exaggerates unevenness far more than light from above. That is what settles whether a local repair is enough or an area needs wider preparation.
What a preparation specification states
The specification is written so that two quotes can be compared to each other:
- The surfaces and defects included.
- Filling or levelling products suitable for the base.
- Sanding and dust-control arrangements.
- Primer compatible with the finishing system.
- Drying intervals and inspection before painting.
- What happens when a hidden defect appears.
How filler is applied properly
Finishing filler goes on in thin passes of about 1 mm, because a thick layer cracks as it dries. Each pass must dry fully before the next, and the product data sheet sets that interval. The surface is then sanded with 120-180 grit paper, since a coarse scratch will show through the very first coat of paint.
Why dust is treated separately
Sanding leaves a fine dust that travels through the whole flat and settles on fresh coatings as readily as on floors. The work area is therefore isolated, extraction is used and the space is ventilated. The general principles of indoor air quality are set out in this EPA introduction.
What changes the scope
A newly built wall and a damaged existing coating call for different assessments. A recurring crack or damp patch may need other work before any cosmetic repair, because filler does not cure the cause. Read the wall preparation checklist and the primer guide.
How a prepared wall is checked
A finished substrate is inspected with light directed along the surface, which reveals what straight-on lighting hides. Where it helps, a sample is agreed and the base is checked before the finishing coat. Preparation should be written into the quote as its own line. Request an assessment with photographs, dimensions and the intended finish.
