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You will want to first paint the wall with primer paint.

After that, if you are using a good quality paint for your light color, you can do it with one coat of paint. If it's cheap paint you may need 2 or 3.

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When spray painting do you spray the light or the dark color first?

Typically, you would want to lay down the lightest colors on the canvas and then paint over the light colors with a darker color. It looks better because if you did it the opposite direction, the darker colors would still show through the lighter colors to a degree.


If you recoat over black acrylic paint with another color will it cover it up?

Gesso over the black, then apply the new color layer.


You painted your wall a burgendy over white the white sHow is through can you paint over another coat to cover or do you have to primer to get burgendy to cover?

Usually a second or sometimes third coat will cover the white show-through. If you later on wish to change the dark color to a light color, you will definitely need to primer the wall probably with two coats before bringing the color back up to a lighter color.


Can you paint over chrome?

yes, thats a short answer ^^^^ and will have people ruining their stuff in no time. Yes you can paint over chrome. First you have to etch it with acid, or use a self etching primer at the very least. Do not try sanding chrome it wll only end up uneven. Some have used sandblasting to etch the chrome, but i haven't tried it that way though i imagine it will work. After any of the above, paint over the primer as usual.


How do you get mascara of a painted bedroom wall?

you can either use a sponge or dish cleaner with dish soap or just paint over that spot with the same color paint that you used to paint the rest of your wall.

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I have painted my fence in Autumn Brown now my wife has decided she would have preferred Harvest Gold Can you paint the lighter colour over the darker one?

As with your house, if you have painted your fence a dark color you will want to strip it and sand it before you repaint the lighter color. If you do not then the darker color will likely bleed through the lighter color.


What are some tips to making simple metal signs?

Spray paint a piece of aluminum with a lighter paint color. Use painter tape to fasten your stencils on the aluminum. Spray 2 coats of a darker paint over the stencils. Remove the painter tape.


When spray painting do you spray the light or the dark color first?

Typically, you would want to lay down the lightest colors on the canvas and then paint over the light colors with a darker color. It looks better because if you did it the opposite direction, the darker colors would still show through the lighter colors to a degree.


Can you paint oil base paint over oil base paint?

When trying to paint over an existing coat several factors need to be taken into consideration. Specifically, is this merely a second coat over the first coat? Is there deterioration in the paint? How old is it? Are you changing the color? What type of paint was used originally? If you're putting a lighter shade over a darker shade, you will need a primer coat first. In order to get the answer to the first question, you'll need to know these answers.


Paint Color Ideas?

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Can you paint over chalkboard paint to change the color or design?

Yes, you can paint over chalkboard paint to change the color or design. Make sure to properly prepare the surface by cleaning it and sanding lightly before applying a new coat of paint.


How do you remove stain from wooden deck?

You can try paint remover or paint the desk color over it.


Can you paint over Drylok to change the color or appearance of the surface?

Yes, you can paint over Drylok to change the color or appearance of the surface. Make sure to properly prepare the surface and use a high-quality paint that is compatible with Drylok.


What do you call a paint clear enough that its colour will mix with any colour underneath it?

A paint that is clear enough for its color to mix with any color underneath it is called a translucent paint. When applied over another color, the translucent paint allows the underlying color to show through while tinting it with its own color.


Tell you what to do with a ceiling that turned purple after using color change ceiling paint?

Assuming you want to cover up the purple so you can start over: buy the type of paint that covers water stains, deep colors. Kilz makes a paint that does that. Then, paint over that with the color you do want.


When color mixing should you add a darker color to a lighter or a lighter to a darker?

When color mixing, it's generally recommended to add a darker color to a lighter one. This allows more control over the intensity and darkness of the final color. However, it ultimately depends on the specific result you are trying to achieve and the color theory behind the mixing process.


Can you paint over limewash to change the color of a surface?

Yes, you can paint over limewash to change the color of a surface. Make sure to properly prepare the surface before painting to ensure good adhesion.