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Expert: - 7/1/2011


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I'm turning an open loft into a room, and my question is when tapeing the corners to an existing wall. Should I remove any paint from the existing walls before tapeing my corner seems.

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Hi Josh, I don't.  If the paint is semi-gloss or gloss it might not hurt to scuff it up a bit with some sandpaper but total paint removal?  Not necessary..I hope this information helps please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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Bruce E. Johnson

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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