does white paint show up imperfections in the wall underneath it?

Question

my plastering is not good. if i paint it white instead of beige, will the flaws be more visible?

Answer 1

They make a sand paper for your wall. I would sand it down before you painted again. If your plastering is not good I doubt it will matter what color you paint it.

Answer 2

Yes it is always good to white wash a wall before working on the plaster to see the imperfections. It is always worth the money of a plasterer one that is qualified and not a cheap one. Time effort and heart ache is saved. Should you want to do it yourself, If you get lining paper and put it on the walls, then give it a light coat if white paint, then fill the imperfections, put another white coat over repeat and then put a thick coat on, you will get the look of an old fashioned white wall that does look good.

Answer 3

Not only will it show, but the plaster will soak up the white paint more than a "regular wall" and it will be a different finish. Try even going to a light beige or medium beige and definitely use semi gloss. The glossy finish will draw attention away. Don't forget to sand down the plaster before you apply the paint.

Answer 4

The color doesn't matter - the flaws will show up anyway. Best to sand the plaster first. My bedroom was painted green when I moved in, and I can still see the flaws. Or if you want to avoid all the mess from sanding then you could always sponge the wall after you paint it.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Use Johnsons 800 lining paper or thinner to wallpaper the walls then paint using white matt emulsion to give a classy finish, or use a quality dulux matt emulsion brilliant white on bare walls is just as good, lightly sand the walls first with sandpaper, it doesnt matter what colour you use, imperfections will still show but if you prepare your surfaces well you will get a better finish.

I used to be a decorator.

Answer 7

Any light base paint will show up imperfections, dont use silk or soft sheen if you have rough walls,as that will emphasise every little mark, indent, gouge etc you have, always go for matt.
You can also line the walls with a heavy duty lining paper, either 1200, or better still the 1400 grade.

Answer 8

IT is all in the plaster. If there are imperfections, you will see them regardless of what color you paint the walls.

THink of it as make-up for the face. If there are bumps/acne, make-up will cover up the red, but not the bumps.

You will either have to re-plaster or cover your walls with textured papers or wafer board materials.

Good Luck

Answer 9

The type of paint would be more the problem. Flat paint vs gloss. Flat would probably not show as much imperfections because of the light not being reflected off the paint. Ask at the paint counter, I always use semi-gloss for ease of cleaning.

Answer 10

the colour of the paint so long as its light isnt really that important but you should use a matt paint as the lack of binder in this type of paint causes less reflextion of light therefore less noticeable imperfections, if youre walls are bad it would be advisable to first prep the walls to a reasonable standard then cross line the walls using a heavy grade lining paper then emulsion over