The Best Way to Repaint a Pink Wall

Fill any holes in the walls with a drywall compound. After it dries, sand the drywall compound with fine sandpaper so it's smooth and even with the wall. Wash all the walls with a cleaner like TSP, and rinse the wall to remove any cleaner residue. Allow them to dry thoroughly.

Remove the light switch and electrical socket covers. Tape around the edges of windows, doors and other trim using painter's tape. Move the furniture to the center of the room and cover with a drop cloth. Cover the floors with plastic or a tarp.

Cut in a the primer using a stiff, bristle paintbrush or a foam edger. This coats the areas in paint that the roller can't reach, such as corners and where the ceiling meets the walls.

Pour primer into your paint tray and load your paint roller with primer. Use a roller cover with an 1/8- to 3/4-inch nap. Use a smaller nap, such as the 1/8-inch, for a very smooth finish, and a 3/4-inch nap for oil-based primer and paint or if the wall has a rougher texture.

Apply the primer to the walls in an overlapping zigzag motion until the entire wall is covered. When finished, set the roller at the top-left corner of the wall and move the roller straight down with overlapping strokes. This helps the paint all lie in the same direction, and gives a smooth, even look. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly. The time will vary, depending on the humidity in the area and type of primer used. Consult the manufacturer's instructions or wait 36 hours.

Apply the paint in the same manner as the primer, cutting it in first around the edges and then applying it in a zigzag pattern. Finish with even downward strokes. Use a flat-paint finish. This is critical in covering up strong paint colors, such as pink. The flat paint is less translucent than gloss paint and covers the pink more thoroughly. Let it dry for up to 36 hours and apply a second coat.