Sounds like pink is one of the toughest colours to paint over. I have to use a white base coat in a corner but the pink still comes out. I want to paint the wall light blue now. How can I do it?
2007-11-27 01:19:43 · 12 answers · asked by nico_bauzone 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Have tried the blue and the result is crazy so not sure two coats will work out. i have heard of a grey primer maybe, but didn't find it anywhere. Has anybody used it before?
2007-11-27 01:30:04 · update #1
I always use exterior paint when the old colour 'grins' through. Works for me. .
2007-11-27 01:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've just turned my kitchen from orange to light cream.... was nearly tearing my hair out after the first 2 coats, but Coat No. 3 did the trick.
2007-11-27 11:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by isaulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I paint for a living and I've never had trouble covering anything (even a dark purple) as long as I use a coat of primer. You only need one good coat. I prefer Killz Primer. Just prime it out, wait for it to dry and your new paint should go on just fine (two coats for even coverage).
2007-11-27 13:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you tried just painting a small area with the blue paint you want to use, you may need to do a couple off coat but it should cover it.
2007-11-27 09:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by stephen g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two ways, Either line the wall with lining paper or persevere with several coats of a heavy bodied white U/c or Emulsion
2007-11-27 09:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by SAPPER 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The traditional method for covering-up pink paint is to use grey undercoat. I have tried it and it WORKS
I would suggest an oil-bound type as a "blanker ", and your normal paint thereafter.
"sensible" is correct in using Kitz USA as it is not obtainable in UK an alternative shellac-type in UK is "stopping " but it could work out very expensive as it only comes in 500 ml bottles, and is used to cover up knot holes to stop "bleeding"
2007-11-27 10:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When changing colors in a room, I always use Kilz Primer/sealer. This gives you a true, non-splochy coat of the new color.
2007-11-27 09:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roll a couple of coats of WHITE matt emulsion as a blocker works just fine
2007-11-27 11:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by John de B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 coats of blue will do it. use good quality paint, roller and brush and you will be fine.
2007-11-27 09:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by dali333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white matt emulsion. 3 coats should do
2007-11-27 09:33:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋