undercoat

[poshman]

hi helpers, I am planning to emulsion hallway from a torquise colour to ivory cream,, would it help if I emulsioned it white first just to lighten it then paint it with the ivory cream or will I just be waisiting my time

ive done a quick test putting straight on the torquise and looks like it would need 3 coats ! but with a coat of white maybe just one ? cheers PM

 

[xr4x4]

Depends on price, as coloured emulsion can be expensive, two coats is normally enough.

So if it works out cheaper to buy trade White, or magnolia, do that.

 

[TheDec]

Just one point, if the paint of which you intend to cover in anyway offers a sheen such as silk, you should first lightly sand and dust off before you apply your emulsion.

Dec

 

[sparkwright]

Using a white high opacity emulsion for the first coat may help you.

 

[bradleydecorating]

I agree..but be prepared for it still to need three coats of the ivory!

A turquoise hallway sounds lively...

 

[opps]

Using a white high opacity emulsion for the first coat may help you.

I have had crazing problems using Dulux Trade SuperMatt over (keyed) eggshell on walls, as a base coat. the crazing continued through subsequent coats of (finish) waterbased eggshell.

I no longer have faith in it as a colour obliterater and will now only consider using it on ceilings, even then only under duress given that it gets dirty so easily.