Saturday, February 27, 2010

A wall in my bedroom is pink. How do I paint over it? A primer?

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?A wall in my bedroom is pink. How do I paint over it? A primer?
I always use exterior paint when the old colour 'grins' through. Works for me. .A wall in my bedroom is pink. How do I paint over it? A primer?
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';
any colour undercoat before the colour of your choice
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).
roll a couple of coats of WHITE matt emulsion as a blocker works just fine
Two ways, Either line the wall with lining paper or persevere with several coats of a heavy bodied white U/c or Emulsion
white matt emulsion. 3 coats should do
a couple of coats of white should do it....
When changing colors in a room, I always use Kilz Primer/sealer. This gives you a true, non-splochy coat of the new color.
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.
2 coats of blue will do it. use good quality paint, roller and brush and you will be fine.
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.

Should i use oil-base or lates-base primer over existing oil-based paint if i'm planning to re-paint?

i have oil-base paint on my old wooden house (paint is still in good condition with no cracks or peeling)... since 80%-90% of the paint on the market is now latex paint, should i use oil-base or latex-base primer if i am planning to re-paint with latex-base paint?... in other words, oil-base primer is meant for oil-base paint, and latex-base primer is meant for latex paint... sooo, what will happen if i apply latex primer on existing oil-based paint, then apply a new coat of latex paint?... And, what will happen if i apply oil-base primer on the existing oil-base paint, then apply with new coat of latex paint? Last Question, what would be the recommended primer over existing oil-based paint, when i am planning to apply a new coat of latex paint? Thanks to anyone who can offer help.Should i use oil-base or lates-base primer over existing oil-based paint if i'm planning to re-paint?
Use the oil base primer it will adhere to the oil base paint presently on the house and allow proper adhesion for any type top coat paint to be applied over it.Latex primer is not recommended for priming over oil base paint and will not adhere properly. It will flake off over a short period of time. The rule of thumb is oil over oil, latex over latex, and always prime wood with oil base primer.Been in paint business for 34 years as painter and owner of business for 31 of those years,Should i use oil-base or lates-base primer over existing oil-based paint if i'm planning to re-paint?
The only primer I would use is B.I.N. shellac based.(clean your brushes with clear ammonia) or Glidden paint makes a product called Gripper. Gripper is tough stuff, I've never seen primer stick like that stuff does.

Painting cedar picket fence panels-do we need a primer coat before applying the acrylic paint?

We had to replace our white picket fence panels due to insect damage, apparently the previous owner hadn't used treated wood. When we bought the panels we were told to leave them untreated for about a month, then to paint them. While buying exterior paint I read that raw wood needed a primer before painting, but since these were ';treated'; I'm wondering if we can skip the primer part.Painting cedar picket fence panels-do we need a primer coat before applying the acrylic paint?
Yes, you should prime the wood. I worked at Sherwin Williams for 4 summers while in college. The use of primer helps the paint adhere to the wood better. Plus, it will help the paint go farther and not just soak into the wood. You will get more legs out of a gallon of paint and primer is usually a little cheaper than paint so if you use more of that it is ok.Painting cedar picket fence panels-do we need a primer coat before applying the acrylic paint?
Don't paint the fence as stain comes in many solid colors now and will water proof and prevent meldew. Go to Home Depot

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cedar has tanins in that will bleed through paint. You would need a primer such as Binzer Bullseye or Kilz (check to make sure it's for cedar as they make different kinds of primers).





If you don't prime, and properly prep the wood, the paint will peel off faster than it usually does.





If it were my fence, I'd stain it or just use a UV protectant and let the cedar weather to it's natural color.





Pain in the butt to paint a fence, much easier to stain it.
I would not skip the primer but you can ask. There should be an 800 number on your paint can. Give them a call
does ';treated'; mean for bugs?


then it does not mean it is primed...so call that 800# and expect to prime

How many coats of primer and paint to paint green wall white?

2 coats of stain-killing primer and 1-2 coats of white paint should do it (unless you're going over a really dark green).How many coats of primer and paint to paint green wall white?
Probably one primer and one regular paint. Make sure you use a quality paint.How many coats of primer and paint to paint green wall white?
Depends on several things:


-The kind of paint currently on the walls. If it's latex flat water based, then anykind of paint will work. Anything else then you'll need to use the same type paint.


-Quality of paint you're using. Some cover better than others. Recommend getting Kilz brand primer. I've had success with this coverage.


-Wait til wall dries and see if the green is covered sufficiently before putting on another coat of primer.


-The final coat will then go farther and look nice. You should only need one coat of primer unless the green is dark.
Been there, done that. Took me about three coats of Kilz primer and two coats of paint. And yes you cn use the same brush or roller if you rinse it out well.
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  • I need to primer my condo before I paint. Where do I go to get the best deal on a 5 gallon paint of primer?

    Sometimes if you go to your local hardware store they might have clearances on 5 gallon buckets of paint that they mixed for contractors and they got the color wrong. Be sure to ask at the paint desk. The color could even be a few shades lighter then the one you're going to paint with.I need to primer my condo before I paint. Where do I go to get the best deal on a 5 gallon paint of primer?
    Home depo has oops 5 gallon buckets of paint in a veriety of light color and is priced under $20. for bucket.

    Do you need to put on primer before you paint a white wall?

    we're planning on paiting our living room soon, and its already white, so is it necessary to put on primer of its white? some areas are a bit dirty, but other than that its pure white and we want to paint it a light colorDo you need to put on primer before you paint a white wall?
    It depends on several things. For one the sheen the walls are and the sheen you want. If the walls are already flat and you are going back flat, no there is no need, paint away. Ok now, if your walls have a small shine they are probably satin or egg-shell sheen not many people paint there living room semi-gloss or gloss. If you are going back with a sheen and if you have not touched up nicks in the walls, (known as point-up) then you can probably paint without priming. If you have pointed-up then paint only those spots with a primer or flat paint, let dry and paint that spot with one coat of the satin or eggshell before you paint the whole wall or you will see the spot (known as flashing). Now, if they have a sheen and you want to go flat you can just point-up and paint, but it may take two or three coats to kill the shine. No matter what your doing give the walls a light sand to scuff up the paint, this will give it a smoother finish and will help the paint stick better. The true primer is already on the wall, only if you are trying to make it look like the Biltmore estate then you would put what is called a level 5 finish which is very costly and you would need a pro. its a in-depth process to make perfect. Go cheap and easy, lol. Enjoy.Do you need to put on primer before you paint a white wall?
    For the best result, you will need to wash down the walls and get any dirt and dust off. Allow the walls to dry at least overnight. Any household cleaner works, just wipe the walls down with plain water to remove any soap or detergent residues. These could keep your paint from sticking if left on the wall. Microfiber cloths work the best for getting into all the tiny nooks and crannies!





    If you didn't have any repairs to make such as filling holes or problem areas, then you should be able to paint right over the existing paint. However, if you did do any repairs, then you need to spot prime those. Feather the primer out on the edges so it ';blends'; better into the wall.





    If your paint is well adhered to the wall, have no mold, water stain issues and the dirty spots came off when you washed the walls, you're good to go. However, if you have any of those issues, applying primer over those areas will take care of them. Once again, feather out the edges well.





    Use 2 coats of top coat for the best result and always keep a ';wet edge'; when cutting in for the edges and along trim. What that really means is don't allow the paint to dry in those cut in areas before you roll that section of the wall or the cut in areas will show. Never cut in more area than you can roll on the wall color in 15-20 minutes. Yeah, it's easier to cut everything in at once but because the finish texture is different from a brush to a roller, the cut in areas look different when dry. Keeping that wet edge allows you to blur the lines and keeps them from being noticeable.





    Now if you were going with a dark color and didn't want to do many coats, a tinted primer would help a lot. Or if you were doing a light color over a dark color, a coat of primer would ease the transition and not require so many coats of paint to cover properly. Primer has more pigment and sealing properties than regular paint and does have it's uses but it's not always a necessary thing.
    No. I have no idea where this notion of priming painted walls came from, it is ridiculous.





    I can tell you now that when the walls are painted in Buckingham Palace they re not primed, though they would be if they were meant to be.
    No, Just paint over it.





    If the existing paint is at all glossy then you should sand it lightly with fine grit sand paper before painting.
    just paint over it
    yes, since it dark. otherwise u will have to give it three coats or more

    What does it mean to tint your primer the same pigment as your paint?

    I am preparing to paint over some extremely old wallpaper, and in the instructions they had a ';trick of the trade'; point and it plainly said: When you buy your primer have it tinted to half the amount of the same pigment you are having them put in your paint.What does it mean to tint your primer the same pigment as your paint?
    When you buy paint, the store starts with a base, and adds the pigment to get the color you selected. So if you tell the store to add half the pigment, you will end up with a paint that is close to your finish coat, but slightly lighter so you will be a ble to tell the difference between the 2, when applying the finishWhat does it mean to tint your primer the same pigment as your paint?
    Wellam is right on, but have you really thought of the consequences of painting over wallpaper?