Repainting a room?

Question

I'm wanting to repaint my room which is currentley painted half light blue, and half royal blue. I want to paint it a color like beige, light blue, light gray, pink, or orange. Is it required of me to paint it white again before I paint it with colors? All answers are appreciated.

Answer 1

If you prime it first with a white-based primer, then your final coat of paint will be more even and won't contrast so much from wall to wall. Also, you'll probably need less paint since all sides start from the same back colour, so you'll save there (primer usually costs less than paint or if they don't, then they have other properties like anti-fungal, anti-mildew, etc)

But better still, remove the existing paint before you even prime it.

Answer 2

I ama painting contractor and agree with pals answer ,in many cases two coats of the new color can be more time efficent than priming it to white and then painting....the topcoat paint is always a better quality product than the primer so just double coat it with the new color,we never prime when doing color changes snless there is an adhesion issue or stain blocking issue.

Answer 3

theres no need to prime the walls there already primed with the paint thats there, but when changing colors,i recommend two coats.plus spend the xtra money and buy a good lambswool roller nap, it holds more paint and u want have to dip it as much,plus on your second coat, do one wall at a time,cut in around the trim and ceiling,then roll the walls, this will keep it from flashing

Answer 4

You know, primers can be tinted to match your desired color. So, paint with the tinted primer coat first, then, paint the color of your choice. But, don't get tempted to just leave the primer coat unpainted. Eventually it will get chalky and dull looking. But, I definitely advise using a primer coat first. It will cost you less time and money in the long run.

Answer 5

prime it first otherwise it will take more paint than needed and it could change the color of your paint because it is a darker color than the one you are painting with

Answer 6

Definetly not required but you may have to double paint your new color just to get good finishing.

Answer 7

For the best results, buy a primer (like Kilz) and coat your walls with it first...then your new color will go on perfectly and look great!

Answer 8

for the best results yes use a good quality primer.it will save you time and money in the long run.good luck.