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Lilith Hudson

HISTORICAL FACTS: Is sanding your walls before painting really worth the extra time these experts settle the debate - The Untold Story

A living room with white walls, a red sofa, and a floor lamp

There are some instances in life where we'll willingly take the long way around whereas, other times, we'll search for any shortcut possible. When it comes to painting a room most of us fall within that latter camp, and one of the most convenient ways of cutting corners is by skipping the stage of sanding your walls. However, some experts say it could be a costly mistake... 

To sand or not to sand - that is the ultimate question. It's actually more of a contentious debate than you probably first thought: while some experts resolutely claim that sanding walls is a crucial step if you want a professional-worthy paint idea, others say it's the most permissible stage to skip. So, naturally, we're here to settle the debate. 

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