Painting a room white

[MoonMan2]

Need a bit of advice in painting.

I have a room which is painted a similar colour to the blue band at the top of this web page (backdrop for DIYnot logo). There is no wallpaper.

I would like to paint it matt white.

Can someone give me a step by step procedure please?

Thanks

 

[joe-90]

Get some cheapo contract matt to obliterate the colour and off you go with a roller. Finish with the paint type of your choice.

 

[MoonMan2]

When you say "cheapo contract matt", what do you mean by that?

When you say "finish with paint type of your choice", not sure what you mean.

I simply want the room to be Matt white, but don't want the blue to show through.

Sorry I am not very good at this.

Can you be more specific please?

 

[joe-90]

Go into B&Q or Wickes and get their cheapest matt paint (often called contract) then follow the instructions on the back. After the wall is all pure white - 2/3 coats - then go for a better quality vinyl matt.