After you scrap and scrap some more... take a power washer and try to remove anything left. make sure you test it out on a hidden piece first to make sure it doens't take the wood too!
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If you are using a dark color adding a tint to the primer is a good idea. You have to understand that the texture itself (if new) will suck up a ton of paint or primer. You need to be extra generous with your coats of paint. Shadows from the texture will also give you the feeling that its...
white walls are a drag... dry something to hide the dirt that naturally happens with large groups of people (touching walls). I gotta say it brings me back to my younger days as well! Where is the keg?
I personally don't like it and would emmidiately think I need to paint these walls when I buy the home. I am just one person and the people above me seem to not mind it so maybe I am wrong. It is sucha bold color, if it was me - I would repaint it
Have you considered going with a dark chocolate brown? We have done that a few times for clients and they absolutely love it! If you already have "lightish tanish" in the main room, might be a great choice. Can you upload a picture to help us see what you are talking about?
Everytime we paint a kitchen for someone, we always go with a warm color (light shade obviously) like joenuzx said, to make it look cozy and inviting.
I might be too late with this post, what color did you go with?