I just applied a "library red" color to my wall which looks pretty depressing so I want to buy a new lighter color instead...can I apply it directly on top of the red?
2007-12-26 02:46:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
by the way..its cinder block in a lab if that makes any difference and semi gloss
2007-12-26 02:46:47 · update #1
You can...however it will probably require at least 2 or 3 coats of paint and the library red color may also affect the lighter color (so it's not 'true' and won't match the swatch). A couple thoughts/options: First, test it out in a small area to see. Next (my preferred thought) is to use a coat of primer. With using a semigloss and a darker color, having the primer coat will help the new lighter color be true, require less coats of color and help the roller & color 'grip' better. (I just repainted a dark red semigloss room...changed it to a light blue.) Good luck!
2007-12-26 03:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by prettygirly0412 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can but you might not get the same result as when you are painting over a white wall. Library red might give it a darker tone.
But if you just want a different lighter color instead I don't see any reason why you can't paint over it. It's dry already isn't it.
2007-12-26 12:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by wolfass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done this same thing......I had to apply two coats of lighter paint to cover the red.....unless you buy cheap paint and it may take more coats than 2.......you could always primer the wall and you may get away with 1 coat.
2007-12-26 10:55:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ms.Know It All 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using Kilz primer as a base...you still may have to use 2-3 coats to cover that red.
2007-12-26 16:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by Grandma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some White Primer to cover the red color then go from there.
2007-12-26 11:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by dealerschool2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, assuming you stay with the same type of paint, i.e. latex on top of latex.
Buy the best quality paint you can, use good quality brushes and rollers.
a lot of paint tell you they will cover in one coat. In fact, that depends on the paint, the technique and tools used and the color you are covering.
Use good materials and brushes and rollers and watch and learn from your work and you will be fine.
j
2007-12-26 11:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by John 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want it lighter, you may need a base coat, or you may wind up with two or more coats of the lighter shade.
One lighter coat will not cover a dark color.
2007-12-26 10:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to apply two coats of the lighter shade, and you may need to start with a liquid de-glosser over the original finish.
2007-12-26 10:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by storm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are going to have to put a coat of "KILZ" on the walls before you try to recover with a light color. KILZ is basically shellac.
2007-12-26 10:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by Johneye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well is it at least dry? go over it with a warm color so you can use the red as a base color it will go over easier as opposed to a cool one
2007-12-26 10:52:49 · answer #10 · answered by Suze 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋