| Same Color & Sheen (minimal repairs) |
1 coat |
1 coat |
Only highly reliable case for true one-coat coverage |
| Cool Neutrals (white, cream, ivory, light grays, blues, silvers-same depth) |
2 coats |
2 coats |
Color depth match is key; minor repairs may require extra touch-ups |
| Warm Neutrals (browns, tans, golds, beige, dark grays, black-same depth) |
2 coats |
2 coats |
Similar performance to cool neutrals of same depth |
| Drastic Color Change ( warm - cool or cool -warm) |
Often 3 coats |
Often 3 coats |
Example: black - white; plan for 2 coats minimum, 3 if contrast is extreme |
| Primary Bright Colors ( red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, white) |
Plan for 3 coats |
2 coats (sprayed with red/yellow base when possible) / 3 coats otherwise |
Best results: tinted primer + 2 coats paint; red/yellow base may not be available in all product |
