Do I have to do anything to my wall before painting it a new color?

I am painting my room, right no wit is a very light bage color


I am now painting it carmel color


Do I have to do anything with the wall before painting it my new color or can i just get away with painting it right away???Do I have to do anything to my wall before painting it a new color?
If you are doing a darker color over a lighter color, there should be no problem, you may have to do two coat though. If it were a darker color and you were going to lighter you would have to use Kiels.Do I have to do anything to my wall before painting it a new color?
You'll want to clean the walls with a very very light layer of soapy water applied with a sponge so the paint will stick. Also, if there are any holes in the wall you'll want to apply some spackle to any holes in the wall. Also, sanding rough parts of the wall would allow the paint to last longer.
Those colors are close enough that you won't need a primer. Perhaps a second coat.
with colors stated, yes paint right over the lighter color
Hi, It depends what condition your wall is in, has it got lots of holes in it, if so just buy some ready made polyflller and when dry sand it down. Just make sure that the walls are clean and grease free and then get down to it!! Have fun, I love decorating!
Clean it.. use tsp it comes in an orange box
It depends what condition the paint on the wall is allready. If there is allready a thick layer of paint on the wall then, whatever new coat you put on it wont really dry as quickly and the paint might flake of. If there is a thick layer of paint, or the wallpeper under the original coat of paint is old. Just get a wallpaper scraper of some sort, and fill a used bottle of kitchen cleaner (eg. mr muscle) with hot soapy water, and spray the wall with that. When you scrape the wall with your ';scraper';. The wallpaper will come off with ease. Then when you've scraped it all off. Leave the wall to dry. And put on some thin wallpaper and the wall will look like it has been done by a pro.
before painting a wall a new color you must put primer on it.primer is at the home depot.
i think you have to put a coat of white paint then the color you want but remember i said i think.
yes, take some tape (the blue kind) and put it all around the borders in your room including the door, that way you don't get carmel on a white border
I think you can just paint over the current color. There's not that much of a color change.
You should wash your walls. It cleans off the surface (such as dirt and dust)
IF IT A DARK COLOR YOU HAVE TO PRIMER IT BUT IF IT A SOFT COLOR YOU CAN JUST PAINT IT JUST WIPE THE WALL DOWN BE FOR YOU PAINT GOOD LUCK
you should wash it with sugar soap first or at least just water only to make sure its free or dirt.
You should prime it. =] It'll look better for years to come.
Rule number one: Prepare the surface properly





* Good paint performance depends on good paint adhesion, and paint adheres best to surfaces that are clean and sound. Before picking up a brush or roller, it's important to make sure the surface is ';inviting'; to the paint.





Cleaning supplies


* Accumulated dirt, dust and grime should be removed from walls, ceilings and trim with a detergent-water solution. After washing, the surfaces should be thoroughly rinsed with water and allowed to dry completely.


* Next, a putty knife should be used to fill cracks, holes and other surface imperfections with either spackling compound or a quality acrylic caulk. If spackling is used, after it is dry it should be sanded smooth and flush with the surface; caulk should be smoothed and feathered as it is applied.


* Finally, if walls or ceilings have water stains or other serious discol-oration, then before painting, it may be necessary to coat them with a latex or oil-based stain-blocking primer to prevent the stains from bleeding through the new paint.








Rule number two: Use only top quality paint





* Top quality paint Compared with ordinary interior paints, top quality finishes are much easier to work with and offer superior long-term performance.





* In terms of application benefits, top quality paints won't spatter or tend to show brush marks. And since they hide better than ordinary paints, a single coat is often sufficient to give a great looking paint job and save on time, labor and cost.





* Top quality interior paints also are tougher and more durable than ordinary interior paints, according to experts at the Paint Quality Institute. They resist fading, yellowing and staining. And even if they do get spotted or stained, discoloration can often be washed off without damaging the finish.








Rule number three: Invest in quality tools





* Quality tools To get the most from top quality interior paint, it should be applied with high quality brushes and rollers. Not only will they apply the paint more evenly, but they will also make the job more effortless





* The best brushes tend to be well balanced, hold a lot of paint and apply the paint evenly. Look for brushes with tightly packed bristles and test them for springiness. And be sure they don't fan too much.





* When applying the more popular latex or water-based interior paints, it's important to use brushes and rollers with synthetic bristles and covers. They'll maintain the proper stiffness and keep their shape regardless of the amount of water they're exposed to.





Most oil-based or alkyd paints can be applied with brushes and rollers made either of synthetic or natural materials.


Remember. interior painting can be as simple as one-two-three. But there are no shortcuts. Good surface preparation, top quality paint and high quality tools are all essential to get the best