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I talked to my friend, the whole side of the wall has that texture, so we're leaving it, not worth the trouble
The previous owners used a semi gloss paints in the most hideous colors (purple, orange, pink), so every wall imperfection was magnified. I painted the upstairs neutral colors and it looks wonderful, the wall imperfections aren't noticeable.
The kitchen has that rough texture too, it looked fine after I painted it.
But.. yeah.. you do have to scrape those walls first.
Yes. A very light, warm, creamy white. Stay away from saturated colors. I don’t think you are going for high concept here. Just make the place look pulked together. And if your friend hasn’t already, get rid of those stupid curtains. They make no sense.
Someone left me a rep comment without saying who they are - that Behr paints are expensive, and the OP wants to save money.
if you buy a paint that is high quality, and is a paint and primer in one - you save money.
Sure, buy cheap stuff and then you end up painting several coats and spend a ton of time doing it. Or, you buy quality paint and primer in one and only need one coat on most of the job.
I think doing this is more cost-effective. But of course, everyone has to make their own decisions.
I love the Behr paint in primer in one for my crafts and furniture painting and walls, etc. I'm old and have done lots of painting for walls and other projects, and I have come to decide that the Behr paint and primer in one is the best paint I've ever used.
Someone left me a rep comment without saying who they are - that Behr paints are expensive, and the OP wants to save money.
if you buy a paint that is high quality, and is a paint and primer in one - you save money.
Sure, buy cheap stuff and then you end up painting several coats and spend a ton of time doing it. Or, you buy quality paint and primer in one and only need one coat on most of the job.
I think doing this is more cost-effective. But of course, everyone has to make their own decisions.
I love the Behr paint in primer in one for my crafts and furniture painting and walls, etc. I'm old and have done lots of painting for walls and other projects, and I have come to decide that the Behr paint and primer in one is the best paint I've ever used.
Your mieage may vary. But, that's my experience.
Wasn't me! I used Behr on his main floor and was less than impressed However, that floor had semi-gloss purple and orange in the Lr/Den which we painted with 2 coats of Glidden Gripper primer and 2 coats of Behr Tuscan Tan. I actually think that any paint would have required the same amt of coats in that dreadful scenario! FYI, no sheer curtains anywhere, some nice brown panels, totally different look. This was the other owner's furniture as well
I might try the Ace Hardware Royal paint since it is cheap, I have a coupon, and it has good reviews.
In the past my favorite paint was Olympic Assure at $20 a gallon, which covered my friend's light blue kitchen nicely with one coat. They don't make it anymore--probably not cost effective
I wouldnt do a thing to it.
let the new people paint it.
if your friend didnt paint it for himself why do it for someone esle.
i just cant grasp this concept.
its a basement.
i dont think it matters
I wouldnt do a thing to it.
let the new people paint it.
if your friend didnt paint it for himself why do it for someone esle.
i just cant grasp this concept.
its a basement.
i dont think it matters
Sometimes, though, when selling a place, spending $100 on paint can net you thousands.
Paint is so cheap, but it makes a place look fresh and clean and bright.
Just think about cars for sale. You can see the same exact used car, in the same exact mechanical condition, but if one of them has faded, ugly paint, it will sell for much less than one with paint that looks good.
So, the reward for the effort and cost is usually well worth it for the returns.
Sometimes, though, when selling a place, spending $100 on paint can net you thousands.
Paint is so cheap, but it makes a place look fresh and clean and bright.
I agree, we're painting because it's only a few days, a few hundred dollars, and it will elevate the house in an area where a lot of the houses haven't been freshly painted (or painted in weird colors)
^ while you all make sense, I just felt cause it was a basement.
if you feel it will make you get more money, of course.
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