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Not sure about the english name but isn't there some kind of primer to use for the first coat? This'll help cover the dark colour as well as helping the paint bond to the surface.
We're painting a cieling next week and speaking to our local painter we should start with 1 coat of primer, then 2 coats of actual colour
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Use an undercoat. It took 4 coats of white emulsion to cover light blue paint in our living room, and if i squint I'm sure I can still see it in places.
edit - just do what @Airhead says. The @mdcc_tester of DIY.
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I would like to paint my living room white, currently it is painted dark red and grey. Is there any point getting special paint (e.g. extra thick stuff)(does this eve exist) or will regular trade emulsion, with as many coats as it takes, suffice?