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We are doing a quickie wall paint job on a simple rental property and would like to use a color that will hide dirt the best. Flat sheen will be used to hide imperfections in the drywall and future touch ups, but we’re not sure on the color. We’re thinking an off-white or light beige, but would be open to suggestions. Be brand and color specific if possible. Thanks!! |
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Here in San Diego, it seems as though every apartment owner uses a color called Navajo White.
Visit a paint store that sells to pros and ask what apartment owners buy - they'll know what sells the most in your area.
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I go to Home Depot, "Ooops" bin ... $5/gallon, Behr flat latex interior wall color, whatever they have .. just make sure a gallon will get it done ....
If it's REALLY bad, maybe a quickie coat of primer first? Again, HD Behr, about $17-18 a gallon.
Disclaimer: I am NOT a painter, just a cheap (and somewhat color blind) landlord ...
Bill.
You might want to think about a satin sheen - it is still pretty low gloss but is cleanable. Flat wall paint is very difficult to clean, so by using it you are forcing touchups in places where a little spritz of 409 might have been all that was needed.
Have owned rentel property for 23 years. I would go with an off white color but try to pick a brand and color that has been around for a long time.I have not found a paint that will hide dirt in a rental but I can do touch up and not have to repaint every time someone moves. If you are like me ,be sure to write down the color and brand!
For maximum dirt hiding ability, take a scoop of the dirt you want to hide to the paint store and have them color match it. If you want to go lighter, grab the color chips, find the closest match to the dirt and back up the shade scale until it's light enough to suit you.
Another option if you wanted to invest a little more time would be to faux finish with a dirt colored glaze over a neutral base in the same tonal range. Probably not what you are looking for in a rental.
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For maximum dirt hiding ability, take a scoop of the dirt you want to hide to the paint store and have them color match it. If you want to go lighter, grab the color chips, find the closest match to the dirt and back up the shade scale until it's light enough to suit you.
Or, maybe just add that scoop of dirt to the paint. I did that once. Actually, I painted the dirt I wanted to hide with dirt tinted paint and it hid the dirt so well I can't find it. I wish I could since I have a rather large hole to fill. Or maybe I did fill the hole and I just can't tell....................
White is so boring. Since you'll probably have to repaint when tennants change, why not go with any colors that look good. A sunny yellow in a bedroom, a nice taupe in a hallway, baby blue in the bath, etc.
I agree with whoever posted the thing about mis-matches. I buy topline BM stuff from the local BM dealer for $5 gal.... I tend to Beige, Tan, light brown, etc.. There is a dab on the top of the can...As other poster noted, make sure a gallon will do it...If its a bigger room find two similar colors and pour em together before you paint...I use eggshell or satin..Had a guy that beat up his GF and there was blood allover the wall. The BM eggshell was so good a bit of spicand span let me wash it all off with no trace...It was a three gallon room...
BM China White ...eggshell or a pearl finish
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