🚩 Most paint jobs don't fail because of paint. . . . They fail because the walls weren't ready for it. This step? Boring and takes time. Moreover, it doesn't photograph well. That's why it gets skipped. Real preparation is way more than just "slap some filler in nail holes." It's: ✅ Filling every dent, hole, and scratch ✅ Smoothing out uneven surfaces ✅ Patching cracks around windows and trim ✅ Feathering edges so nothing shows through paint ✅ Creating a uniform surface, the paint can actually