Dark coloured walls can be brightened with a lighter colour paint, but there are a few things you should consider before jumping into this project. A primer or base coat is necessary to completely cover the darker colour and really make your wall look great. Follow these simple tips to get the most out of your new paint job.
There are 3 steps to completing this project:
For some of the best paint to cover dark walls, try an all-in-one Primer and Sealer tinted in a light grey. Colours like Seagull Grey or Ultra Pure White in the Behr Marquee are great choices. For a warmer white, look for Behr’s Polar Bear Tint, for a cooler white, go with Behr’s White.
Next, paint over the dark wall or walls with the tinted primer. This lays a base layer over the darker paint below, giving the top colour a more flat, neutral base, allowing it to look as intended once dry. Depending on how dark the paint, you may need to do two coats.
Finally, paint two coats of the Behr Marquee White over the primer. When covering dark paint, the primer will allow the white to go on evenly and maintain its correct colour without being deepened by the darker wall underneath.
This article was published in partnership with The Wild Decoelis.
