February 25th, 2011 4:31 PM by Teresa Molina
By: Caralee Adams
Published: February 3, 2011
Painting walls red--or any bold color--makes a definite statement, which you may want to take back someday. A tinted primer will cover your mistake.
Painting walls red is less forgiving than, say, painting walls Linen White. Make a mistake, and you’ll feel like you’re dining inside a tomato. Change your mind, and you’ll need at least two new coats of paint to cover your regrets. Here are tips on where and which red to choose.
Red walls don’t play well with new colors: Whites turn pink, yellows become orange, and blues look purplish. You won’t be able to throw up a coat of crème and call it a day. Here’s how to neutralize red:
Caralee Adams, a veteran journalist, has written for Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, Fitness, and The Wall Street Journal.