godan verb (-su), transitive verb
repaint; paint again
Used when applying a new coat of paint over an existing surface, often to refresh or change the color. Compare 塗り替える, which can also mean to repaint but may imply a more thorough redoing or replacement.
See also: 塗り替える
壁の色が褪せてきたので、塗り直すことにした。
The wall color has faded, so I decided to repaint it.
古い家具を白く塗り直したら、部屋が明るくなった。
When I repainted the old furniture white, the room became brighter.