Comments on: Why didn’t anyone warn me?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:34:03 +0000

My husband always swears it doesn’t need another coat, just so he doesn’t have to paint it one more time. I seriously doubt a primer and 1 coat of paint will cover those orange walls. It will likely look much better with a second coat. I always regret when I don’t do a second coat of paint and having covered up horrible dark colors in the past you really do need it. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

By: Dancing through NC

Dancing through NC — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:51:24 +0000

Ditto on the taping. I HATE taping. That’s when I realize I’m not really a detail-oriented person because I get so sick of it. Even a tiny room takes FOREVER to tape. Much sympathy to you.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:49:43 +0000

I know it’s weird, but I kinda love painting. I HATE the taping. The rolling is my favorite part because so much is covered so fast I feel so accomplished. And changing a room color makes SUCH a difference. I almost always do at least 2 coats of color just so I know I won’t find any odd places, sometimes 3. We tend to go with Valspar as well and haven’t had any issues. If you want some help with another coat let me know and I’ll come over with my own bucket of supplies :)

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:37:57 +0000

Like the above poster, I prefer Behr paint, which is reasonably priced.

The best painting tip I ever received was “cut twice, roll once”. Prime, cut in (translation: do the edges with a brush), roll, then cut in again. It will look perfect and is much less work than two full coats. A friend who’s a pro taught me that and now I can always tell if someone only cut in once – it’s a dead giveaway of a non-pro job.

Also, save cleanup time by wrapping your rollers, brushes, etc in plastic (saran wrap or a grocery bag) when you take a break. Hold the actual clean-up until the project is done.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:48:15 +0000

Ughh I hate to paint. We’ve lived in our house for over 6 years now and finally, finally just finished painting the very last room. And now it looks like we might be moving. Go figure.

We’ve never used fancy paint, just one of the low VOC brands at Lowe’s. We always do a quick coat of regular primer, then 2 coats of color. Covers perfectly. If you think you need another coat, just do it. You’ll be happier once it’s done!

Can’t wait to see the pics of all your hard work and the new furniture!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:20:56 +0000

In reply to Heidi. I'm so jealous. There is no way my husband would let me get away with that. If he's suffering, I'm suffering. Heh.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:49:11 +0000

Isn’t it fun? We just finished a big wallpaper removal/plaster/prime and paint job. And by we, I mean my husband. We simply can’t work together and continue to be married. It works out for us if my job ends at choosing and purchasing the paint.

Feels good once its done though, doesnt it?

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:18:51 +0000

OMG KAREN. I am cracking up about you dunking his head in a bucket of paint!! I don’t know if the Sherwin Williams paint would have made THAT much of a difference. I’ve used it and honestly preferred Behr paint to it. I will say, if it is bothering you, you probably should do another coat… don’t hate me. I guess knowing how I am it would bother me until I knew there were two coats and it looked how I wanted it to look.

If Tony can watch both kids, I’ll come over and help paint ;)