Interior Painting Ottawa, Ontario: Repainting a Dark Wall with Light Colored-Paint

Have you decided to change the scene? With trends constantly changing, it can be tempting to repaint the walls of a room anytime.
Does the fact that it’s dark put you off? Well, do not wait any longer.

Repainting a dark wall pale is much easier than you might think. Choose your dreams’ pale color and take out your brushes: we will explain how to achieve optimal results in less time than it takes.

What are the most difficult colors to hide?

Black, contrary to what one might think, is not very difficult to camouflage.
Indeed, black is a pigment that hides very well compared to shades of red, yellow, and blue.
This is because if you want to repaint a wall in one of these dark colors to a lighter shade, you will need to add several coats of paint.
In this article, we explain how to transit from dark-colored paint to light-colored paint with less hassle.

Plan the Right Tools

Using the right roller will allow you to cover the dark color well. Is your wall smooth? If so, you can choose a roller with a shorter nap.
Otherwise, opt for a roller with a longer nap. Why?
By covering the surface to be painted well, you will avoid seeing imperfections in your wall showing through the pale color you will apply.

Also, choose high-quality rollers for good coverage and paint application. You will find that for this type of project, the roller’s quality will make a huge difference.
Finally, we recommend that you purchase new painting tools or use nearly new ones for this specific project.

Choose Quality Paint

As with the roller, using quality paint, you will immediately see the difference.
Quality paints have better hiding power. They allow you to hide a dark color quickly. Inform yourself about the types of paint to choose from and the paint qualities before starting your project.

Prepare the walls

In any painting project, before starting work, it is essential to prepare the walls before properly.
This is even more important when you want to repaint a dark wall in a pale color. Why? For example, if you used black chalkboard paint, you should sand the wall to make sure the next paint sticks well.
If you omit this step, you may see lines or cracks in your pale color, as it tends to thicken on the wall.
Also, don’t forget to repair any holes and other imperfections on your wall to ensure the paint will adhere well to the wall.

Then clean the surface to be painted. Even if the stains are not visible in a dark color, they should always be cleaned, as they may come out later and compromise the light color you have applied.

Use the right base coat.
A quality white base coat will make all the difference. We mentioned it in the previous points, but it is essential to take maximum advantage of quality products’ covering power.
Remember to let your base coat dry completely before applying paint.

Tip # 1: To repaint your dark wall a pale color, add a little paint of your new color to your base coat.
Tip # 2: Use two coats for your base coat if your color is very dark. This step will allow you to start over by completely camouflaging the old color and not tinting the new one.

Need Help Choosing Paint And Repainting Your Home?

With all the types of paints and unlimited colors out there, choosing the best paint for your situation can be quite confusing.

But don’t worry, if you haven’t made up your mind yet, our team at Millers’ Painting Company can help.

We offer free color consultancy alongside high-quality residential and commercial painting services in Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, and Westboro areas of Ottawa, Ontario.

To get started with us, book a FREE estimate.