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How to Paint over Dark Walls

Painting light colors over dark colors requires more than just slapping on the paint. Great tips on how to paint over dark walls in your home including preparation and product.

Ingredients

  • 1 paint brushes
  • 1 painter's tape
  • 1 spackle
  • 1 roller covers
  • 1 roller frame
  • 1 plastic tray liners
  • 1 appropriate paint

Instructions

  • Spackle holes or cracks on surface of walls.
  • Clean the walls.
  • Sand surface in preparation for painting.
  • If necessary, use painter’s tape on baseboards or casings.
  • Can you paint over a dark wall color without priming first?
  • Use a stain-blocking paint and primer.
  • Don’t worry about perfect coverage on the first coat.
  • Tips on painting.
  • FAQs about painting over dark colors
  • More Painting Tips

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