Hello all,
We are moving to a new house and have been informed by my wife that we're repainting all of the interior walls.
I've been lurking in the background for several weeks and learning what I can but still have some questions. We're going to use BM Regal paints - using a tinted primer first - and covering painted, white drywall in good condition. We're removing wallpaper in the kitchens and bathrooms and painting the walls, but I'll leave that discussion for another day.
Mike
We are moving to a new house and have been informed by my wife that we're repainting all of the interior walls.
I've been lurking in the background for several weeks and learning what I can but still have some questions. We're going to use BM Regal paints - using a tinted primer first - and covering painted, white drywall in good condition. We're removing wallpaper in the kitchens and bathrooms and painting the walls, but I'll leave that discussion for another day.
- Eggshell vs. Flat? - no children (yet) and most of the walls receive a lot of light. I've been to two paint stores and have been told to use eggshell by one person and flat by the other. My primary concern with eggshell is the application of it. I have heard that it is tough to apply without a lot of lines and marks, have to keep a wet edge, etc. Any thoughts as to finish? We are planning on putting colors on the walls but they tend to be more "cool" than "warm".
- Tinted primer plus one topcoat usually sufficient? Trying to keep my labor to a minimum and still achieve good results.
- Any recommendations on roller covers and brushes? I don't mind spending some extra coin on the good stuff if it makes that much of a difference.
Mike