Darker tinted primer showing -- @*]^!!
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07-30-14, 09:16 AM
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Darker tinted primer showing -- @*]^!!
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I am working on touching part of a wall and got the Kelly Moore tech to tint some Killz Premium latex primer gray. The latex paint color I am starting with is a light gray blue. The tech provided me with a dark grey tinted latex primer.
Of course the darker primer showed through after my lighter topcoat. Instead of putting on another coat of paint I put on two coats of Killz Premium with no tint.
After one topcoat there is still a noticeably darker area where the darker primer was. I am thinking that another coat (or even coats) of topcoat is necessary.
But am I missing something in terms of minimizing the darker primer?
I get that I may have to do the whole wall (and not just a section), but even then I'm concerned about the darker primed areas still being obvious in the section I'm talking of?
(Pics attached)
Any tips would be appreciated. The simpler the better. Next time I am jut having a pro go at it. Those guys know what they are doing. I clearly don't.
I am working on touching part of a wall and got the Kelly Moore tech to tint some Killz Premium latex primer gray. The latex paint color I am starting with is a light gray blue. The tech provided me with a dark grey tinted latex primer.
Of course the darker primer showed through after my lighter topcoat. Instead of putting on another coat of paint I put on two coats of Killz Premium with no tint.
After one topcoat there is still a noticeably darker area where the darker primer was. I am thinking that another coat (or even coats) of topcoat is necessary.
But am I missing something in terms of minimizing the darker primer?
I get that I may have to do the whole wall (and not just a section), but even then I'm concerned about the darker primed areas still being obvious in the section I'm talking of?
(Pics attached)
Any tips would be appreciated. The simpler the better. Next time I am jut having a pro go at it. Those guys know what they are doing. I clearly don't.
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07-30-14, 09:30 AM
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Welcome to the forums.
First, your picture is not attached, please try this: http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...-pictures.html
Second, why would you tint the primer darker than your paint color?
I think you're going to need more paint, not more primer. Primer seals the surface and creates a good bonding surface for the paint and therefore, one coat is generally all you ever need. Paint is what actually covers the color underneath.
First, your picture is not attached, please try this: http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...-pictures.html
Second, why would you tint the primer darker than your paint color?
I think you're going to need more paint, not more primer. Primer seals the surface and creates a good bonding surface for the paint and therefore, one coat is generally all you ever need. Paint is what actually covers the color underneath.
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07-30-14, 10:46 AM
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Hi Mitch,
Thanks for the response. Bottom line, the tech mixed the light gray up for me. I asked him to tint an appropriate gray. I thought he knew what he was doing (I clearly didn't).
I'm letting the section dry out while I am at work today. I am planning on doing another topcoat tonight. Hopefully that will be all that is necessary.
Also, hopefully the pics are included this time.
Thanks for the response. Bottom line, the tech mixed the light gray up for me. I asked him to tint an appropriate gray. I thought he knew what he was doing (I clearly didn't).
I'm letting the section dry out while I am at work today. I am planning on doing another topcoat tonight. Hopefully that will be all that is necessary.
Also, hopefully the pics are included this time.
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07-30-14, 12:52 PM
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Nah, those were friends.
Lesson learned x 2 here. Seems like I better prep for more rolling of more paint (and a different primer next time).
Lesson learned x 2 here. Seems like I better prep for more rolling of more paint (and a different primer next time).
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07-30-14, 12:59 PM
Another coat of paint is usually the solution. When coverage is an issue I like to apply a heavy coat of finish paint. I'll apply it heavy [runs and all] over several feet of wall [top to bottom] and then with a somewhat dry roller, lightly roll over it to make it look nice.
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Went ahead and put on another coat of high quality paint. Color variation is still showing a little, but really only because I know it is there.
No one else (except maybe my picky Mom) will catch it (or the two streaks that I left probably because I didn't leave a wet edge).
I'm happy enough and have a better knowledge of painting for the next time. Although I'm tempted to call my old painter if the job involves anything more than a wall.
Thanks
No one else (except maybe my picky Mom) will catch it (or the two streaks that I left probably because I didn't leave a wet edge).
I'm happy enough and have a better knowledge of painting for the next time. Although I'm tempted to call my old painter if the job involves anything more than a wall.
Thanks
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08-01-14, 11:35 AM
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Funny how important that wet edge is, isn't it? That's part of why I like a second person when I'm painting - one to cut in and the other to roll to avoid that transition showing up as well.
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08-01-14, 01:28 PM
Actually the wet edge isn't overly important with most flat paints as long as you have full coverage BUT if the paint is barely covering and you don't have a wet edge it will show because the area where the brush and roller meet has 2 coats of paint. Keeping a wet edge is important when using enamels or dark colors.
