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Old 11-03-2007, 12:06 PM
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ANY paint will do well, provided that the prepatory work was done properly...

Trying to cover over a dark color with a lighter tone/color?

Use a lighter colored primer first, then a second coat of primer that's even lighter toned than the first, then your color of choice.

But, be aware that you may need a second coat of your color of choice. It just works out that way, sometimes.

A good "paint mix store" (SW or BM) will listen to what you want to do and try to match your final "idea" on sample pieces to see if it's feasible.

Our local SW did exactly that for me and the results were what I needed.

Also, pay particular attention to what's required for the prepatory work...any "shortcuts" there and you could be looking at a very expensive "redo" on a job you just hated thinking about doing the first time...and now you may have to do it again?

Good luck!

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