Ive heard that it come out splotchy and the paint doesnt cover well. I really want to paint our pool room Red but I dont want to do it wrong, waste a lot of time and then have to repaint.
2006-12-07 05:49:52 · 19 answers · asked by mudd_grip 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Yes, this will be a game room with a pool table on one side the other is a formal dining room (one long room) and through the arch is a living area and the kitchen with the breakfast table area. So I want to paint the first Large room a rich red and the rooms through the arch a neutral color. Deciding on a green which I know will be easier or the red.
2006-12-07 08:05:58 · update #1
yeah many a time..you have to use a medium gray (deep tone base) undercoat(paint/primer) than you will need fewer coats of the red paint (I would say 2 coats) and the red will cover better...you can ask exactly what they recommend you paint the undercoat wherever you buy ur paint
2006-12-07 05:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by aleks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most light colored or neutral walls require 1-2 coats of primer (pls use name brand here you will kick yourself later if you don't) and 2 coats of paint. For red walls I have found that a red tinted primer (looks like pepto) 2 coats and then your paint 2-3 coats is very acceptable. By pool room you mean Pool Table type game room? If so you could always just do 1 wall a very dark rich red and the other 3 more neutral or complimentary. Live with it awhile see how you like red.
Good luck
2006-12-07 06:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by flfox 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the red though! Alot of deeper shades of red are available to be mixed in only a clear base. Meaning when they open the can to shoot color into it for you it is practically clear versus white or gray.
With that being said, this also depends on the manufacturer on how deep you can go without using a clear aka: Neutral base.
When using a neutral base paint and a dark red is desired I would personally reccomend going with a dark charcoal or grayish prime coat this will reduce the amount of coats you need. The thing is when you tint a clear base what you are painting on the wall is still fairly transparent that is why you have heard of it taking some people 6 gallons of paint to paint one average sized room.
2006-12-07 06:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've painted a room red twice. The first time was difficult, but when I bought paint the second time, I told the paint guy of my problems before. He reccommended buying a tinted primer. I did, and it made it so much easier. It really only took one good coat.
Definitely go with the red. It's such a fantastic effect, especially with neutral tones surrounding the room. Just make sure they're in the same color family (warm vs. cool).
Good luck with your room!
2006-12-07 09:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by Robin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighbor attempted this with the Ralph Lauren paint ($40 a gallon). Her bedroom took 6 gallons of paint and she was never satisfied with it and wound up repainting it. It was an expensive experiment, but it would have been a success if she would have done this one simple thing - use primer.
You can get most primers tinted with just about any color you want. It will seal the drywall as well as the joint compound that you can't see. It is also a lot cheaper than the paint itself. If you hit the room with 2 coats of red primer before putting on your topcoat, your room will be very red and the color will be consistent.
2006-12-07 05:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by DA 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have knowns a few people that have painted a entire room red.We were thinking about doing our walls in our office red and white. But heres what was recommended to me by friends. To make sure you prime the walls very well and no matter what red you get it it may take 2-4 coats to get a nice even color. Not all reds come out blotchy you just have to be willing to put the time into doing a few extra coats.
2006-12-07 06:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tess 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, paint it RED! Use a tinted primer first (ask your paint dealer to tint it for you) and be sure to paint at least 2 coats. I painted my daughter's room with Ralph Lauren's Balmoral Red and it is gorgeous. The color makes you feel wrapped in red, warm and cozy. Everyone loves it. I do a lot of faux painting for friends and family, too, and everyone loves red after they get over the fear beforehand. Don't be afraid of dark colors, they turn out beautifully. Good luck and go RED.
2006-12-07 07:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red is hard to paint. It might help to prime the walls with tinted indoor primer and sealer (I think the paint store will tint the primer for free with the same color red you want for the walls). Primer is cheaper than paint and will help make paint stick and cover better. Even so you migth still need 2 coats of red paint to get a really good coverage.
2006-12-07 05:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a painting dontractor and have painted hundreds of red rooms.It will come out fine, if you do two coats, the people telling you about coverage and splotchy issues just need another coat,all dark or bold colors need at least two.
2006-12-07 05:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.... what i found to be the easiest is to paint the room black at first... just a couple coats. It doesn't have to be perfect, then proceed with the red. Now depending on how deep and rich you want the red the more coats you will need to do of the red. But that should help with the splotchiness and keep it even... good luck
2006-12-07 05:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋