Topic 'Paint recommendations' in forum 'Home Improvement' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Paint-recommendations-27954777 en Sun, 19 May 2013 07:59:30 EDT Sun, 19 May 2013 07:59:30 EDT Re: Paint recommendations http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27955451 said by cdru:

It's a little hard to tell texture just from the picture. Almost all of my walls have a texture like that. I don't know what the technical name for the technique, but it's like they loaded up a roller too much and took a single swipe down, leaving the peaks to dry. PITA to patch or repair as you can't duplicate the texture really. Plus it makes it look like you did a chitty paint job.

Pretty standard rolled stipple finish; at least to my eyes... Basically you thin down joint compound, and roll it out with a heavy paint roller. Hides crappy drywall joints, or bad previous repairs.

And yes, damn near impossible to patch or repair, without it being PAINFULLY obvious... ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27955451 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:07:01 EDT Re: Paint recommendations http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27955385 said by cdru:

said by luisortega:

Painting blows

It beats ripping down old vinyl wallpaper, scraping all the paper backing that remained after you peeled the vinyl off, patching all the nicks after scraping off the paper, and THEN painting.

Don't remind me. I have to do that to the bathroom. I have no idea why anyone would vinyl wallpaper a bathroom. :(
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Painting blows

It beats ripping down old vinyl wallpaper, scraping all the paper backing that remained after you peeled the vinyl off, patching all the nicks after scraping off the paper, and THEN painting.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27955267 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:23:02 EDT Re: Paint recommendations http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27955113 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27955113 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:46:51 EDT Re: Paint recommendations http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27954980 said by LazMan:

Based on the sheen and texture, I'm going to say it's likely an oil-based paint that's on there now...

It's a little hard to tell texture just from the picture. Almost all of my walls have a texture like that. I don't know what the technical name for the technique, but it's like they loaded up a roller too much and took a single swipe down, leaving the peaks to dry. PITA to patch or repair as you can't duplicate the texture really. Plus it makes it look like you did a chitty paint job.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27954980 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:06:05 EDT Re: Paint recommendations http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27954964
Plan on two or maybe even three coats for a uniform appearance.

If you're changing the colors dramatically, start with a good brand of primer tinted to match the new color, then give it a coat of your finish shade. Let it dry and decide if it looks good enough.

Chances are it will need a third coat if the final finish color shift is drastic compared to the base color.
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Look at it this way, even if you don't have to apply 2 coats, you'd probably get a truer color with two coats. Would you rather apply 2 coats of a quality ~$30-50 paint? Or would you rather one coat of a $20 primer and $30-50 paint? You're time is going to be about the same either way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27954952 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:57:00 EDT Re: Paint recommendations http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27954940
One coat to cover? Depends what colour you want to cover with...

If you want to go the traditional white on the ceiling, I'm saying probably two coats of good, high-blocking primer (I like Bin stuff, something like a Killz or a 1-2-3) followed by 1-2 coats of a quality paint (Benjamin Moore).

But I'm not a painter - I've flipped a few houses, and had to cover stuff like that in the past... If there's a better way, I'd like to know it, myself!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Paint-recommendations-27954940 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:55:07 EDT Paint recommendations http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Paint-recommendations-27954777
I know how much everyone here loves pics so I've attached a couple, but the real color is a shade or two darker than how the pictures came out.

Anybody have any recommendations for a good kind/brand that will cover it up in one pass?
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