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Changing colour of shed

Daisy78 · 2021-04-03 17:44:37

So my OH decided to paint our garden shed a dirty brown colour while I was away last year to weather proof it and I really hate it. I want to change it to a blue grey colour but not sure how it will take over the brown. Is it just a case of giving a couple of coats to make sure the brown doesn’t come through or would I…

03-04-2021 5:44pm

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So my OH decided to paint our garden shed a dirty brown colour while I was away last year to weather proof it and I really hate it. I want to change it to a blue grey colour but not sure how it will take over the brown. Is it just a case of giving a couple of coats to make sure the brown doesn’t come through or would I need to do some other prep work before it? Would a paint sprayer ensure a better more even finish?

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#2 03-04-2021 9:52pm

Fine Cheers

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Presume it's timber. Do you know what paint was used ? I'd imagine you should be ok painting over once in good condition but it will take a few coats.

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