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How Many Coats Of Paint Should We
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number of coat required to make your
paint job be at its best depends on various factors
including: the existing surface, products used and paint
sheen. Additionally, whenever you buy paint, it is
always important that you look at its quality especially
the hide rating. It is also wise that you buy the entire
amount you will require all at once. This does not only
allow you to mix all the gallons of a similar color to
prevent variations between them, but it also saves you
from unnecessary trips to the store again. For you to
figure out the number of gallons of paint to purchase,
you will have to calculate the square footage of the
wall that you will be painting and multiply it by number of coat need.
Interior painting
You can safely plan to use a single coat if you're
repainting same color it previously had. if you're changing the color from a light color to a
bold hue or dark one, you will need two quality coats.
if you're changing from a bold color to a lighter one
for instance from pomegranate to cornflower, it will be
necessary that you use a half-dozen coats or even more.
In cases like this, the ideal choice will be for you to
first to use a stronger primer in order to hide the
previous color and allow the new color to cover the wall
faster. When painting a drywall use three to four coats.
Exterior Painting
if you're painting over an exterior paint that is still
in a good condition (not
peeling or flaking), a single coat is enough to provide
a decent color coverage. However, going for a second
coat would be a better idea because this will ensure
better overall performance of the paint and a longer
fade resistance.
If you fancy making a noticeable change in color then
additional coats may be necessary. Multiple paints have
a hide rating on their literature. This rating gives a
buyer a brief idea of how well the paint they are buying
will cover the original layer without letting it pop
out. High quality paints usually have a higher a hide
rating figure, which means they will give you a great
coverage with fewer coats.
I know some consumers will be quick to dismiss this but
in some cases great results can be achieved with less
than two coats. Although several coats may be required
in some cases especially with bold colors such as gold,
copper and red single coat painting can get you amazing
results if use it on the right surfaces. Below are some
other generally conditions that may determine number of
coat you will use on your wall:
The surface
If the wall you are going to paint has a dull finish,
you will need fewer coats since dull surfaces usually
grip paint well and faster than a surfaces with a glossy
finish. A rough wall will hold and capture paint better
than a slippery one. This is because the paint roller
can spin properly on a dull surface leaving behind an
even coat of paint. For instance, if you try painting
over an eggshell your chances of hiding will minimize
because the new paint will be floating rather than
penetrating the eggshell surface.
Proper tools
Experienced painting experts know the value of using
high-quality roller brushes and covers. Low quality
covers tend to hold less paint and therefore cannot lay
down enough paint to cover a large surface area so that
one can get even results. High quality brushes should
have similar qualities. If you use low quality equipment
it is likely that you will use more time and waste a lot
of paint, which means you will need more coats to make
the painting consistent.
Sheen level
A flat finish will not look as consistent as paint with
a glossier sheen. When there are minimal imperfections
on wall surfaces, the sheen will make them more visible
since paint makes the imperfections to reflect light.
Flat surfaces tend to absorb more light than bumpy ones.
In this case, applying several paint coats will help
minimize the negative impacts of an angular sheen.
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