Why is my walls patchy

Question

I've used matt magnlia paint over grey using a pad I've gone over 8 times and it's still patchy cant see the grey any more don't know what to do do I get another type of paint soft shine to get the walls properly covered

Ylldrit · Accepted Answer

Wall preparation is key when it comes to painting, scrap any flaky paint, sand down, fill gaps.

Jonathan · Answer

Hi dont use pads for walls they aren't the best for coverage just a 9inch roller will do with deluxe magnolia matt then go over with silk same colour. 
Thank-you hope this helps

Danny · Answer

Go with Dulux it mate be soaking up in different Sports

John · Answer

Without seeing the wall it is difficult to say.
What type of paint are you using?
What paint was on the wall first?
Did you clean the wall before painting?
You need to get a roller (medium pile) and roll the walls for a better finish, or get a proper decorator to do it.

Neil · Answer

Magnolia is normally a very good cover over previous strong colours. If you're still not getting an acceptable finish then it could be one, or all of 3 things. 1. Quality of preparation. Rub down, fill and rub down again. Clean of all dust. We have to assume it is now a even, sound surface with no contamination. 2. Using a pad will never give a professional finish. Get a 9" roller cage with a medium pile sleeve. You'll also need to cut in the edges neatly with a brush. 3. Quality of paint. Nearly anything you buy from a DIY store will be sub standard compared to trade paint. Search out a local paint supplier and ask their advice. They're normally very knowledgeable and helpful. It may appear much more expensive, but I would expect to cover any previous colour in 2 coats of magnolia, giving an even finish. Alternatively ask your friends/family to recommend a local decorator......

Josh · Answer

Hi Lyn,

It’s probably because you’ve used a pad, to get a nice finish use a 9inch Roll, it will distribute the paint more evenly

Hope this helps

Josh

Paul · Answer

Use emulsion roller pads are useless these do not give even costs of paint always use 2 coats as well

Jay · Answer

Hi I would completely rub down the whole wall again. Paint affected areas with 2 coats of zinzer wait for it to dry and then re coat walls to finish.

Bb · Answer

because Mongolia paint is cheap, I do not recommend it

Nathan · Answer

Use a base coat of white Matt get a nice Evan coat then use 1 -2 coats of magnolia silk to get a nice shine

Why is my walls patchy

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