How to Prep for Painting (w/ Monica from The Weekender)

[@irfnnadz_]

why am i exhausted just by watching this prep?

[@richardraymond878]

Your a lazy bastard ?

[@KumasiAllen]

OMG me too!

[@kiraviolet1563]

I can't believe I was able to paint my bedroom AND my office/music studio by myself. Seriously, thank you so much for this video! I literally grabbed EVERYTHING you asked, didn't question it, and followed everything you said. Y'all are the bomb!

[@chatapratt7680]

Im curious, if you don’t mind sharing how much money did you spend on paint supplies excluding the paint? I bought some supplies the other day and it was so expensive 😭

[@AbsolutelyJason]

Nice!

[@ryuness]

It's amazing how many people still do terrible paint jobs when this video is free on KZbin. Thanks, Monica!

[@RyanGuthrie0]

hello comment from 3 years ago. I watched this video first. I still got my painters tape sticking to my hands and pants and getting all crooked. My drop cloth got tangled. I splattered paint everywhere. Knowing is half the battle. Not being an incredible clutz is the part that gets me though.

[@gusnwosu]

She's a real asset to everyone. Please keep her coming!

[@michellefisher7275]

Wow I love Monica! I don't usually leave comments but she just made painting a room seem so accessible doable! I was debating even doing it myself but now I definitely will be!

[@patj5330]

So we love Monica, Lowe’s please make her a regular feature.

[@rn1005018]

Yea it's Monica!! Please bring back Monica and The Weekender! We miss you!

[@EastCoastCreative]

rn1005018 thanks for watching!

[@ladybee9921]

So detailed. Love it. Bring back The Weekender. We love Monica.

[@caricraig8538]

She's a fantastic teacher, so descriptive, eloquent and so innately and effortlessly informative

[@angelabacker1177]

Okay, powers that be, Monica is incredibly popular and deserves her own show. Her personality, skill and style are fabulous and so relatable. BTW I volunteer my home for the first episode!

[@EastCoastCreative]

Angela Backer thanks for your encouragement!

[@sunrae7680]

@Christie Jensen j

[@beatriztrozzi9891]

I agree!!!

[@user-sy5ij1bh4i]

She's annoying and doesn't do much of the work. But that's not needed to be a celeb.

[@milamilamila9947]

MONICA! Another vote for bringing The Weekender back.

[@EastCoastCreative]

Hermila Durán thanks!! Let’s hope so!

[@asiafrank7688]

her voice is perfect for giving instructions

[@BeGlamourlicious]

I don’t know how often I watched every segment with Monica. I love the weekender. It’s the absolute best. I love Monica and everything she does. PLEASE BRING BACK THE WEEKENDER!!! I promise I will watch every episode about 100 - 700 times.

[@sublimer2091]

Monica rocks, love her energy and she is a fantastic teacher.

[@megggs2614]

Thank you so much!!!! 21 years old and painting and prepping my room all by myself!!!! just bought sparkle to patch the hols in my wall! thank you!!!!!

[@kellypruitt2362]

Yay!! Monica’s back. Always great to see a video with her. Please bring back the weekender.

[@7sevendaysara]

Monicaaa I was missing you in this channel. I could hear you talking about anything, you are so precise and clear😘

[@EastCoastCreative]

7SEVENDAYS aww thanks!

[@7sevendaysara]

@@EastCoastCreative It is trueeee. I was watching the weekender episodes till I dropped. ☺. I have a room makeover in my channel if you wanna pass by... even if I have to aware you...I hadn't watched the video back then, so the prep is poor. Lots of love

[@realestatenearme4611]

I truly appreciate you taking time out to postthis video. Most of the time, there isn’t enough information in the video to help you move forward. I can’t wait to watching more on it in the near future. Thanks again for posting it.

[@Tunenine]

Awwww glad I saw this video. We just brought a home and I'm actually sitting in the middle of a room floor staring at my computer figuring where the heck I'm going to start. I want to do upgrades on my home myself where I can feel extra proud. Figuring out colors has me cornered for the moment but surely I'll get to the right place.

[@davidallenroth2905]

I know right. It seems so dauntingly!! Like “ where in the hell I’m I going to start, what color will I use, I need to buy all this stuff.”

[@davidallenroth2905]

I’m a first time home owner. I’m a 42 year old man and want to be self reliant for once in my life.

[@nataliem715]

@@davidallenroth2905 I hope both of you were able to start! I'm in the same boat.. overwhelmed but trying to find a perfect beginning 😊

[@cuttleberry]

haha!! I am also sitting in the room that needs to be painted...staring at the computer trying to figure out how to do it...

[@adamrichardson9105]

In the same boat a year later, how did it turn out?

[@SC-md4qo]

Just came here after watching Home Depot's, what a contrast for this tutorial. So helpful, thank you!

[@DNRobin]

I'm so excited to see Monica again! When is the next season of the weekender airing?! Hi Monica! Great to see your face again!

[@EastCoastCreative]

DNRobin thanks!!

[@furqigenious4342]

Dyfed the best price for a

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

Monica!! You're back. I've missed you, I love you! Lol - my life felt empty without you and the weekenders haha. In all seriousness, come back!!!

[@EastCoastCreative]

Janie Gonzalez lol I’m baaaack!!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

You have your own channel 😳🤯🤩! Subbed!!

[@Flying-Fox19]

My walls right now has drawings, crayons, pencils, pen marks, and spider webs in the corners. All courtesy of a girl in her toddler days. The walls in this video has none of that but it doesn't matter as a spray bottle with mild detergent can take care of the spider webs and dirt. The paint with overwhelm and cover up the child's scribble and artwork, nice! Thanks so much for your video.

[@alwanza]

So funny to see Monica mention eye protection and face mask but not have her hair tucked away in a shower cap. Other than that, great presentation! Glad to see the confirmation that I was doing the right steps and had the right tools! I especially loved the use of the painter's knife (multipurpose tool) for the caulking edge!

[@iMacEagle1]

Im so glad Im went here for painting preperation. I haven’t painted for decades. My dad never done this at home. I can show how we do it now in 2020

[@TheAngryMarshmallow]

She made this seem SO DOABLE AND EASY!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@user-jv1cl2fs6m]

Monica, are you a teacher when you're not doing videos? If not, well you should be You are fabulous! Not too loud that I had to keep turning you down. Not too quiet that I strained to hear. Very informative and concise. To be frank, I could listen to you all day, but damn it, I have a room to go prep. Thanks for the great tutorial! CHEERS from Kansas City, MO!

[@danastoy6369]

I love watching Monica. I used a lot of her videos to help me prep for my kitchen and living room make-over. Due to an accident it now wont happen. She is still great to watch and help me believe that I still may be able to do something one day. Thanks Monica

[@pierreschwartz21]

I miss you Monica and The Weekender show. I want more of your show.

[@EastCoastCreative]

Pierre Schwartz thanks!!

[@cardsaremycanvas9065]

Yay! She’ssssss backkkkkk! Please bring back the weekender😁

[@EastCoastCreative]

Cards Are My Canvas keep on asking!

[@pibblesnbits]

Loved the video. Thank you big mamma Monica for all the juicy tips!

[@Mongelt]

Watching this in 2020: "You're gonna need a face mask". Yep, got those!

[@roffoc6458]

You're working in your house. No, you don't need one.

[@itroll8638]

😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@itroll8638]

roffoc your breathing is dry wall dust a.k.a Cancer chemicals😅😂😅

[@libbyfisher1297]

Ya

[@anjbeecaug]

i Troll wait whattt

[@giselemanna4561]

It looks so beautiful Monica, i cant wait to see another makeover

[@Brewmeisterbro]

You are an excellent teacher! IMO this is the best painting prep video I have found. Very comprehensive, clear and complete. For a beginner, like myself, DYI is not common sense. I need good advice. Thanks. One question for anyone out there. Why tape off baseboards and frames if I’m painting them the same color?….Uhhh, never mind. Watched your companion video and saw that you painted TWO colors.

[@lowes]

Thank you for watching and we're glad you found your answer by watching more videos!

[@DREAMVENUE-sz5hx]

I really want to start my own painting company and this video has help so much! Great stuff! Thank you.

[@lowes]

You got this!💪

[@DREAMVENUE-sz5hx]

@@lowes Thank you so much!

[@anaortiz7097]

I'm so glad she is back!!!!!! 😁

[@veronicaalmeda8014]

It took me about four days of prep job the wall bc I had to put down a textured wallpaper which had a white wash on top and left a lot of glue behind... the wall underneath wasn't prepped nor had any paint job so it look like a funny patchy field. It was a lot of work but mostly it required so much waiting time!!. Sanding was definitely the best thing ever, it made the wall so smooth. Finally I could add the color to the wall when all the prep plus primer was done only to realize that the paint doesn't look even lol so it will require another day of waiting and another layer. Sigh. I can only imagine what I would have had to pay if I contracted anyone for this. But I'm doing a good job. Phew.

[@HJ-vj3uv]

Excellent tip at 8:55 - caulking baseboard and wall, using 90-degree angle on 5-in-1 tool.

[@emadla12]

This is the most informative show I have seen thanks

[@adamhuffman3354]

Wow! Didn’t know that Lowes has a channel! Thank you thank y’all!

[@1990stormy]

no one ever showed me the cutty thing on the caulking gun.. i've been doing it with scissors or a knife for ever!

[@myohmy111]

Maybe not Clayton, but the good thing is, you still survived! :-)

[@bader2555334]

I saw the video and benefited from you and learned many things related to painting the room. Good luck and more progress Thank you very much.

[@plummetplum]

This is a very good video, it's all about the prep. Never use dust sheets without plastic underneath, paint drips will always drip through the weave.

[@itroll8638]

I love that a female is explaining this it’s about time❤️❤️❤️

[@flowersafeheart]

Ditto!

[@sandravukovic2901]

Bring back The Weekender!!! :-)

[@EastCoastCreative]

Thanks for the encouragement!! -Monica

[@moniquehenderson4780]

Monica!!!!! I missed you!!! I've been relgated to all my tivo'd episodes of knock it off!!! So glad to see you again!!! You're the best!!

[@keeyanbrown4124]

Yaass babe love to see a woman doing one of these tutorials . Painting with you

[@joshuaquinn7858]

Simp

[@spotsnearla4425]

Relax everyone suppose to know this

[@AromaHavenBiz]

SiMp

[@joshuaquinn7858]

@@AromaHavenBiz agreed

[@AromaHavenBiz]

@@joshuaquinn7858 😆

[@markchamberlin8378]

Very thorough! Answers a ton of questions. I am on it!!

[@mamba101]

Ok, I may need more than a day to do my painting...

[@UnapologeticWealth]

For sure, unless you have help!

[@HealingLuckyOfficial]

I was watching this video before I realised I had to remove my wallpaper 🤒😆 spent over a day just removing the glue from my walls

[@zenofwater]

welcome back Monica!!!!

[@EastCoastCreative]

zenofwater good to be back!

[@cmcolemanhome]

Please bring back Monica and The Weekender.

[@kx1316]

CM Coleman Home: recipes and lifestyle guess because there is not that much you can do in the weekend....

[@kenishakelley2646]

Thank you so much. I am a new home owner and I want to paint my office myself and this video has prepared me.

[@MariaTorres-op4ht]

Watching this in Feb. 14, 2021.. Happy Valentine's Day. Be Safe.

[@richardraymond878]

Very well explained for any looking to start DIY

[@pennyk1943]

Excellent video. Great instructor 👍❤️

[@WhyYouKillEd]

This video and the other on how to paint a room has my life a lot easier when I prep and painted my front room. I did my best but as my first project, some tips and advice went better than others. Thank you for helping me out or it would of been a disaster!

[@mattbailey6933]

People always talk about crawlspace issues and completely ignore the primary question. Where does the moisture come from to begin with? When a home is built, typically, a foundation is dug of one type or another, concrete poured, and the excess that was removed is back filled against the foundation. Since the soil has been disturbed, it now is less compacted which water will soak into much easier than more compacted dirt. This dirt is supposed to be compacted, but never is so essentially you have a water magnet. Then you add the thick bushes around the house that block the sun so the ground never dries. Then the gutter guys come along and drop the gutters right up against the home dumping more water where it doesn't belong. On top of all that the dirt under the home is typically lower than outside causing more issues. Fix the outside of the home and the crawlspace becomes much less of an issue.

[@mrorganic13]

Don’t forget to tape your ceiling friends 👍👏 great video

[@cynthiaarceo6798]

Waiting patiently for season 5... Miss you Monica💖

[@EastCoastCreative]

Cynthia Arceo thanks!!

[@Sugarcrunchasmr2020]

I can’t find her channel what is it ?

[@jackevans1708]

@@Sugarcrunchasmr2020 the other reply ok this comment is her

[@carolroxanneanderson6866]

Hi Monica, you are extremely customer service friendly, explanations of how to were simple basic and to the point. Hopefully by watching your videos, this time around I'll get it right. But just in case, can you recommend a good not to expensive professional

[@80snova72]

Welcome back My Love! TFS! 🥰💞🥰

[@EastCoastCreative]

Thanks!!! -Mon

[@thinkathena2]

Thank you for this very thorough prep guide. Wished I had come across this 3 bedrooms ago! However, will be implementing some of those techniques tomorrow

[@veronicafrancois2638]

Love this!!! Thank you Lowe’s and thank you Monica

[@lowes]

Thank you for the love, Veronica! 💙

[@stephaniedejesus97]

Monica!!! Come back to us! I'm dying for Season 5 of The Weekender and I got super duper excited when I saw this video pop up with you in it!

[@EastCoastCreative]

My fingers are crossed for a season 5! - Monica

[@user-bh8eo7lo5i]

Wow! Thank you, you’ve gotten me from slapping paint on walls to having real painters knowledge. You’re a gem!

[@daxia7795]

the most helpful video about painting prep！

[@shivalibathani2506]

Monica we love you!!! My 7 year old daughter has watched every one of your shows several times and can explain the details and mechanics of home improvement work thanks to you. Not only that, when asked what she wants to be when she grows - she says what Monica does - we were just thinking this week that maybe we should see if you could come to our home to help us with a room, but how can we find you?

[@EastCoastCreative]

That's amazing- thanks for sharing and I'm so glad you're encouraging your daughter to DIY!! You can find me on Instagram @EastCoastCreative !!

[@Benefits]

Prep work is the most important part of any paint job and takes the longest amount of time. A lot of people get in a hurry and just want to get paint on the walls and then get disappointed when their paint job doesn't look how they thought it would. If you're going to spend money to paint, spend some extra time and effort to prep the surface to ensure your paint job will turn out looking great.

[@sunshine_traveler]

Your supply links are no longer working, many of them say no longer sold at Lowe's! Thank you for the video. Very helpful

[@czarmayne]

The Weekender please! I sooo miss it!

[@EastCoastCreative]

czarmayne me too!

[@MaryamShakiba]

Exactly the video I needed - thank you so much for explaining everything so clearly!

[@keanchundia]

Very helpful video, well explained step by step for amateurs like me😁

[@erooney217]

Hopefully this means a new Weekenders season is coming!

[@EastCoastCreative]

Erika Rooney lets hope!!

[@yunkie12]

Love the videos, some great ideas. Me & the stores don't really get along though. I still remember the 1st time I saw one of these videos and went rushing there with my ideas. It has been a slippery slope. Every one I've been to has terrible customer service and inventory. I always dread having to go there. They try to make you feel as if you are the weird one for interrupting their day to ask for something they have a sign for, but don't carry in the store. They simply refer you to amazon.

[@nikkitan6267]

watching this cause since it's quarantine, why not change my room for make-over.

[@AliceInCrazyland]

I miss Monica ssso much ♥️

[@EastCoastCreative]

ᗩlicє iη CrazylaηĐ 👍🏻❤️

[@AliceInCrazyland]

Monica East Coast Creative 😍 Where the hell are u girl!! So glad u back love ❤️

[@kathywitkowski3154]

Hello Monica! We have missed you SO MUCH!

[@EastCoastCreative]

Kathy Witkowski I’ve missed being here!! Thanks for watching

[@pauld9847]

Paint your trim first. It is so much easier to cut into your trim compared to cutting to your wall. Even more so if you're going to tape everything anyways. That way you only need to tape once.

[@benekbailey7135]

Watching this during the #quarantine2020. Ready to paint my living

[@AbsolutelyJason]

Great video! Very helpful! Thank you! 😄

[@cynthiaepps375]

Hello Monica. Stumbled across you while searching for info otherwise & thought, painting is on the list so id give myself time with you. OMG! Impressed i am. Step by step with clarity & understanding. Monica, you showed taping the wall to paint the baseboards, however painted the baseboards 'free' handed. How long after the walls should I do the baseboards; dry to the touch may differ from using tape. Does the quality of paint reflect dry time (in your opinion)? I was sooo impressed I've subscribed & can't wait to hear your delivery of other projects. Are there any on applying 'molding' on walls /ceilings. Thanx Monica. Peace

[@lisahileman6727]

This is a fantastic video! I have a list of things to get. I've been wanting to makeover my bedroom and I know it needs a paint job. I will be removing Ikea cabintry/wardrobe to make more room but I'm so intimidated by DIY projects. This will take time but now I think I can do it! How about the ceiling?

[@kathleenhathaway5519]

Yay, you’re back!

[@symone9301]

Was hoping your video would include prep for painting the ceiling as well. Still informative!

[@lenastefanovic9246]

Do you have to paint the walls or the ceiling first?? Btw i love your vids❤🥰

[@rampatra]

Such an informative video. Btw, I see you have used painters tape, however, I've also seen masking tape. Why/when do I need the masking tape?

[@gecko4310]

I was skeptical at first but your explanation was excellent

[@jamiedejong9042]

Where the heck has Monica been? I misss you!

[@EastCoastCreative]

Jamie DeJong glad to be back!!

[@reniaw3761]

@@EastCoastCreative Kotlet zkalafiora

[@fzzypurpleturtle]

I got so excited to see Monica ! When is season....3? 4? Next season? Lol

[@lowes]

Season 3 and 4 are out there, +fzzypurpleturtle!

[@EastCoastCreative]

fzzypurpleturtle fingers crossed for season 5

[@princessishee882]

hi Monica...nice seeing u again.

[@EastCoastCreative]

Thanks for watching! Good to be back! -Mon

[@jimbroney1761]

Monica East Coast Creative off topic but you are soooo pretty. Have a great day!

[@PCDoctorUSA]

Personally, I'd recommend going over previously painted walls with a damp rag instead of a dry one to remove any dust from sanding.

[@SuzyTopAgent]

Awesome Job 👌 I'm going to get ready to paint now

[@dustindefoore972]

I have always loathed painter’s tape. While I get the idea behind it, I’ve always preferred cutting in edges with an inch and a half to two inch brush and a slow and steady hand. Tedious, yes but that’s just what’s worked best for me.

[@ivanhristov1978]

Thank you for your tips and tricks! Much appreciated ❤

[@leciabella9461]

Hey nice to see you Monica!!!!where have you been?

[@EastCoastCreative]

Glad to be back! Thanks for watching Lecia! -Monica

[@iftrejom]

Amazing video, full of useful tips, thank you very much!

[@alisasimon5456]

Thank you! Very informative and planning to follow your directions 😊

[@J1Z06]

There are several runs/drips from a sloppy paint job that I am having trouble with. I suck at DIY so I've been trying to fill some holes from a few guitar hangers using joint compound. Our previous contractor punched a nice 4" hole on the bottom of the back wall I tried fixing with a screen and joint compound. I'm usually not a "good enough" type, but am reaching My limit. I like the idea of using dish soap prior to painting. This is not how I wanted to spend My week off, painting two ceilings(I did the bathroom ceiling as well). Thanks for a great video!

[@yvonnemariane2265]

"The bead is on" lol This was sooo informative and fun. Suggest you give references to those who have plaster. Minorities count!

[@emayzing5210]

I usually just tape around switch covers. I never knew you can cut the caulk tip off using the hole on the side of the caulking gun. This video is very helpful.