Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.

Walls, and ceiling need doing

But with what and how?

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.

Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.

Thanks!

On Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:30:29 +0100, HarpingOn wrote:

Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

But with what and how?

Lots and lots of coats of white. And then a couple more.

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Hah. Good luck...

Adrian wrote:
On Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:30:29 +0100, HarpingOn wrote:

Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

But with what and how?

Lots and lots of coats of white. And then a couple more.

What he said.

I've had to do this often. Get a good quality white emulsion. Don't use
those stupid paint pods the paint doesn't cover well. Crown solid emulsion
applied with a roller worked well last time I had to do it. The emulsion
that goes on pink and dries white was also good for cover.

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Hah. Good luck...

Indeed, two coats of white you can get away with but at least three if
another colour is wanted as the finish coat, possibly four.

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On Tue, 3 Sep 2013 11:38:28 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:

On Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:30:29 +0100, HarpingOn wrote:

Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

But with what and how?

Lots and lots of coats of white. And then a couple more.

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Hah. Good luck...

I haven't tried it, but how about a coat of black paint followed by a
coat of white?
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Dave W

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On 03/09/2013 12:30, HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.

Walls, and ceiling need doing

But with what and how?

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.

Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.

Thanks!

Heavy lining paper? Also makes rough old lath and plaster walls look a
lot better.

On 03/09/2013 13:11, newshound wrote:
On 03/09/2013 12:30, HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.

Walls, and ceiling need doing

But with what and how?

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.

Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.

Thanks!

Heavy lining paper? Also makes rough old lath and plaster walls look a
lot better.

Also, when you come to paint, I find paint pads faster than brush or
roller. To see what experts can do with professional kit, google for air
assisted airless spraying.

On 9/3/2013 5:57 PM, newshound wrote:

Also, when you come to paint, I find paint pads faster than brush or
roller. To see what experts can do with professional kit, google for air
assisted airless spraying.

I agree - I've been converted to paint pads, after years of using rollers.

HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

Go to a trade outlet and ask for "obliterating emulsion" or
"obliterating paint".

It may need three coats, but two will normally do the job. You can then
paint over it any colour you wish.

Failing that, hack off and replaster. ;-)


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Tciao for Now!

John.

On 03/09/2013 12:30, HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.

Walls, and ceiling need doing

But with what and how?

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.

Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.

Thanks!

Why not cover it with thick wallpaper?
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Roger
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On Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:30:29 +0100, HarpingOn wrote:

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9MAmWnOznI

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On 03/09/2013 12:30, HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.

Walls, and ceiling need doing

But with what and how?

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.

Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.

Thanks!

Try one of the "one coat" emulsions. Wilkinsons is good & cheap.

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On 03/09/2013 22:53, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 03/09/2013 12:30, HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.

Walls, and ceiling need doing

But with what and how?

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.

Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.

Thanks!

Try one of the "one coat" emulsions. Wilkinsons is good & cheap.


Their brushes aren't bad either

On Tuesday, 3 September 2013 12:30:29 UTC+1, HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint

a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.



So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.



If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....



Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?



I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really

cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or

undercoating first.



Walls, and ceiling need doing



But with what and how?



Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.



Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.



Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to

ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.



Thanks!

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On Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:30:29 +0100, HarpingOn
wrote:

Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.

So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.

If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....

Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?

I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.

Walls, and ceiling need doing

But with what and how?

Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.

Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.

Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.


The quickest painting solution would probably be Zinsser 123,
available at most decorators merchants (eg Brewers), followed by the
trade emulsion of your choice. It is quite expensive but it is very
good.
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rbel

On 03/09/2013 12:30, HarpingOn wrote:

But with what and how?


Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

Now I need some tuits.

On Tuesday, September 3, 2013 12:30:29 PM UTC+1, HarpingOn wrote:
Some years back some idiots decided it'd be a really great idea to paint
a room in our house in aubergine, using that colour matching thing.
So, now it's blotchy, partially faded aubergine and looks terrible.
If I ever find out who's idea that was I'll ....
Anyway, how to cover this up in the easiest and cheapest way?
I've tried some tester pots from Dulux and Crown and they don't really
cover very well. So I'm thinking it either needs treating, and/or
undercoating first.
Walls, and ceiling need doing
But with what and how?
Ideally I'd like to only paint the room a maximum of twice.
Even an undercoat would probably look loads better than how it looks now.
Planning also on using paper coated polystyrene coving, so wall to
ceiling edging shouldn't be a problem either.
Thanks!

Good quality emulsion. Glidden has good covering power.


NT