Whats the best method of painting over strong colours?
What’s the best method of painting over strong colours? I’m currently redecorating a buy-to-let flat that has garish green and red walls, which are a still showing through after three coats of paint. First paint over the colour with a grey undercoat. This deadens the colour and stops it coming through when you paint your final colour choice. Another factor to consider is that most DIY paints can be a little thin in their consistency, and therefore coverage, so it’s worth spending a bit extra to buy professional paint. One of the best white emulsions around is made by JW Bollom. Back to top What can I do about my woodchip walls? All the rooms in my new house are woodchip. How can I get a smooth finish without removing it, which might risk a re-plastering job? If you do decide to strip the woodchip, you might not need to call the plasterer in. Hanging lining paper over the stripped wall and painting it can even out minor lumps and bumps. Alternatively, cover up the woodchip with SmoothOv
