Can I stop painting in the middle of a wall if I have enough paint to do 2 coats?

Question

I have a very long wall, about 27 feet and 10 feet high, that is shared between the living room and dining room. I'd like to paint 2 coats on the dining room portion, move my furniture back, and then proceed to the living room portion (where all my dining furniture is now). I've been told that as long as I am using paint from the same batch, I can do this. Is that right?

Basically, I'm trying to get a little done each night since I'd like to have both coats done by tomorrow night.

Any suggestions or tips on how to go about this? I like taking my time, so I don't want to rush the process, which is why I'm trying to take a little bit of the wall at a time.

Answer 1

You mentioned that your paint is all from the same batch. Does that mean that you have several cans of paint that was mixed at the same time???   Even if so you should mix the paint cans together to make sure that it is exactly the same.

As a paint contractor I know for sure that two cans of the same paint may be slightly different in color.  

1) Batch it all together before starting to paint.

2) It is a bad idea to stop painting in the middle of a wall.  Sometimes you may get away with it. It is best however to paint an entire wall before stopping. That way you won't have a problem for sure.

3) when cutting in the wall with a brush follow the same rules of being sure to batch all you paint together. I've seen people do the cut in from one can of paint, then batch the paint before rolling the wall. Later they find that the color of the cut-in does not match the rolled part.

Answer 2

Yes you can stop. Not the best idea but every one needs a break. Do all the cutting in first around doors etc and when cutting in the ceiling bring the paint down about 4 or so inches. The same with walls/ frames. This will allow you to roller the walls quicker without having to edge up to the wall etc. If possible get a can of beer in your hand. I find this helps, plus put the radio on.