9 Best Of How To Paint Over Strong Colours Best Resolution Image. When painting over dark walls with light paint colors use a white primer. Using a primer will help to ensure that your color comes out true when dry with no dark base color muting a light one or a light base color making it impossible to get bold color coverage.
For maximum concealment over dark paint colors apply two coats of paint primer and sealer and allow the primer to thoroughly dry before applying the next coat. To boost the effectiveness of the primer to hide the dark paint colors tint the primer with a gray color or a color similar to the topcoat youre planning to use. The other choice is apply a thin coat of your finish colour first.
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If you want to save money use white matt emulsion first make good then apply 2 coats of your choice paint. As with paint primer quality is important. Paint adheres well over water-based stain so after completing the prep steps outlined above apply a water-based latex primer with a brush or a roller. Painting over strong or dark colours.