Can I paint a light color over deep red?

my living room is painted a deep red color.


Would it be very difficult to repaint it a lighter color?Can I paint a light color over deep red?
I think so. You will need to paint several layers of your chosen light color to cover the deep red.


But I think it will be easier if you paint it white first and then the color you want.Can I paint a light color over deep red?
It can be done, but it will take some time.





First, make sure your walls are absolutely clean. Dust them, and then wash them ... any dirt or residue will interfere with adhesion of the new paint.





Second ... VERY important ... you need to use a ';high-hiding'; primer. Don't use the cheapest brand of primer carried by the paint-store; rather, ask for a recommendation at the paint-counter ... be sure to tell the sales clerk that you are painting over DARK RED. You'll probably need 2 coats of primer to ensure that the walls are ';sealed'; so that the red will not bleed up through the new color.





Then you will need at least 2 coats of your new, lighter wall color. A good-quality paint should cover in 2 coats (again, ask at the counter about which kind to buy).





Red is the hardest color to achieve, and the most difficult to get rid of!





Be sure to let each coat of paint and primer dry thoroughly before you do the next. Ideally, you should leave the primer to dry at least overnight before you apply the wall color. Good Luck!
It won't be difficult at all. Simply apply one, perhaps two coats of primer and then your paint and there you have it!





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What's harder to paint is red... so if ever you choose to paint red again (or yellow or purple or black), have your primer tinted to match your paint... But when going from dark or bright to lighter, then all you need is primer.
you need to use a product like Kilz to cover the red first or the red will show through no matter how many coats you put on; get the oil based and it will cover the red in one coat...let it dry completely (oil based takes longer) then paint with your light color
Not more difficult, just more time consuming.


You'll need at least 2 coats of lighter paint. If you have primer left over from previous work, then use it for the first coat so you won't spend need as much new paint.
PRIMER,PRIMER ,PRIMER. you have to cover it if your going lighter or it will effect the paint color .
I agree with everyone who said not to skimp on the primer. A good primer will save you MANY coats.