Going with A Dark Paint? READ THIS!!

I've got a little painting to do.

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Yesterday I posted about my daughters black bedroom,

and my living room is also a very dark navy (Ralph Lauren Modern Loft)..

If you are considering painting with a dark color in your home you need to know this:

DO NOT use a flat finish.

If you touch the walls, they will chalk.

Meaning you will end up with whitish residue that is almost impossible to remove

 every place someone touches a wall.

The previous owners painted Natasha's room, so I did not choose flat black - 

but the living room is my own fault.

The previous owners had painted it deep blue-red, almost a burgundy,

with gold metallic egyptian hieroglyphics all over!!!

As I gleefully sanded them off (goodbye giant eagles!), 

I discovered they had etched the outlines into the drywall previous to painting.

 To eliminate bleeding, I'm guessing?

So I chose flat paint, to help hide any imperfections that remained after plastering.

I had always used a satin finish with dark colors, and advised clients to do the same,

because the sheen brings light into the room.
A satin finish in a quality paint will not chalk.

So make sure you use a satin finish!

As for me, I will be spending Monday and Tuesday

rolling on a coat of higher sheen paint in these rooms :)

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til next time..