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Top Tip
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There is never a better time than the present to consider a colour facelift for part, or all of the home!
Rather than renovating an entire paint color scheme, consider injecting splashes of any of the new seasons colours onto various surfaces within the home.
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Preparation! Preparation! Preparation !
It's hard work but time spent in preparation is never wasted and will prove its value in the years to come.
Removing wallpaper, raking out cracks, refilling, sanding down - isn't glamourous but
it is essential.
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working with colour
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Some tips from our colleagues at Dulux
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Fresh shades of cool blues and greens such as aqua, azure, sky blue, turquoise, teal and apple green lend an airy aura, ideal for compact areas with low ceilings or rooms that lack natural light.
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Neutral tones take the form of natural themes and focus on hues such as sand, ecru, tan, moss, fern, wheat, soapstone and straw. Customers increased preferences for natural materials such as woods, metals and stone particularly harmonize with the added demand for the earthly neutral colour palette
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Rich shades of reds, blues and purples surface as shades of wine, clay, brick, cranberry, midnight blue, deep nautical blue, grape and plum to provide bold warmth within open plan homes or expansive areas that contain elevated ceilings
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The ‘soft’ palette consists predominantly of romantic shades of pinks & reds. Dusty rose, muted mulberry, pale blush, carnation, pink icing and cotton candy provide welcome comfort while hinting at gentle colour.
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Vivid blues, greens, oranges and yellows appear as lively sapphire, royal, emerald, lime, tangerine, nectarine, butterscotch and dandelion. Mixed with crisp whites, these bright tones offer a lively atmosphere within even the darkest spaces.
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Flexible whites contain variations of basic white and include hints of pastels, cool pearly whites or creamy whites, such as ivory or vanilla. An intriguing twist on traditional ‘white’ tones, these whites bestow a contemporary spin on a timeless favourite, adding style and a touch of colour to any surface. An ideal way to introduce a specialty paint technique, dimension and texture lend stylish character to flexible white tones.
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...and remember
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getting started
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It's a good idea to spend some time planning your project so that it runs smoothly. These simple tips can help.
Before you start
• Plan the order in which the work needs to be done.
• Always use the right equipment for the job.
• Make sure you have good ventilation before you start painting or varnishing.
• If you are using more than one pot of paint in the same colour, mix them together in a larger container in case of slight colour variations.
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prepare the walls
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In home decorating you must make sure that bare walls are sound, clean and dry.
Time and effort spent at this stage will always be time well spent.
Fill all holes and cracks using filler, smoothing down the surface when it is set. Seal porous surfaces either with diluted wallcovering adhesive or with a wall size, following instructions given on the packet, and allow to dry.
While you are painting
• Always keep pets and children away from the area in which you are working.
• Wear adequate eye protection.
• When taking a short break, stand the paint in a cool safe place and wrap your brush in clingfilm.
• Large surfaces such as walls and ceilings should only be painted with water-based paint
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when you have finished
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• If you've finished working and you've been using solvent-based paints, get your brush clean with Polycell Brush Cleaner
• Brushes should be stored flat or on their handles.
Standing them on their ends will bend the bristles and spoil them
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