Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?


It took years to realise the mistake ? :-)

Try stain-block paint.

On Friday, 9 October 2020 22:31:25 UTC+1, JohnP wrote:

Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

White undercoat is designed to be thick on TiO2, may get better/quicker coverage that way.


NT

What is the coving made of? A lot of mine is polystyrene, and in one room
there had been a water leak leaving a brownish hue. it was a difficult thing
to cover. As you say many coats of emulsion did, in the end fix it.
Hopefully its not come back I'd never know!

Brian

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Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

"Brian Gaff \(Sofa\)" wrote in
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What is the coving made of? A lot of mine is polystyrene, and in one
room there had been a water leak leaving a brownish hue. it was a
difficult thing to cover. As you say many coats of emulsion did, in
the end fix it. Hopefully its not come back I'd never know!

Brian


It is not polystyrene - Plaster sections. I have polystyrene in another
room - I think the builder "forgot" to do it - so I did .

On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

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On 10/10/2020 12:25, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

three coats of F & B emulsion will cover anything


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On Saturday, 10 October 2020 17:03:38 UTC+1, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 10/10/2020 12:25, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

three coats of F & B emulsion will cover anything

3 coats of any decent emulsion will cover anything for far less.

The right paint will get that to 2 coats. At a pinch I've managed 1 coat, but not with emulsion.


NT

The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 10/10/2020 12:25, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

three coats of F & B emulsion will cover anything



As long as it's the same colour? :-D
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Clive Arthur Wrote in message:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green (Farrow &
Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few coats
of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?


On coving? Rriigghhtt.....
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The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 10/10/2020 12:25, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green
(Farrow & Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few
coats of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

three coats of F & B emulsion will cover anything



As long as it's the same colour? :-D

It took about 3 coats to get the deep matt green we wanted at the time.

JohnP Wrote in message:
Jimk wrote in
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The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 10/10/2020 12:25, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green
(Farrow & Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few
coats of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

three coats of F & B emulsion will cover anything



As long as it's the same colour? :-D

It took about 3 coats to get the deep matt green we wanted at the time.


Whoosh
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On 11/10/2020 10:39, JohnP wrote:
Jimk wrote in
o.uk:

The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 10/10/2020 12:25, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green
(Farrow & Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few
coats of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

three coats of F & B emulsion will cover anything



As long as it's the same colour? :-D

It took about 3 coats to get the deep matt green we wanted at the time.

Exactly. I've repainted most of this house last year and 3 (fairly thin
rolled on) coats was what it took to achieve a color change of any sort.

So even if you start with white it will show through 2 coats.


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On 11/10/2020 10:39, JohnP wrote:
Jimk wrote in
o.uk:

The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 10/10/2020 12:25, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/10/2020 22:31, JohnP wrote:
Many years ago we painter the coving in our lounge a dark green
(Farrow & Ball).
SWMBO now wants it a light beige.

Any tips for blocking out the green before the beige. Is just a few
coats of white emulsion the only way?

Lining paper?

three coats of F & B emulsion will cover anything



As long as it's the same colour? :-D

It took about 3 coats to get the deep matt green we wanted at the time.


"We" wanted. Do you mean indoor management wanted ?