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Aussies love their homes…weather they be a house, a flat or an apartment. But even the proudest have that one project that needs a little attention. For most it’s a room that needs a fresh coat of Paint. While others have been planning to paint a feature wall for a while…and a few need to focus on the ceiling, the doors and the windows.
Thinking about it won’t get it done, doing it will and we have the perfect painting guides to help you get your project done right – first time round.
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To calculate how much you need, there are a few simple things you need to know:
– Wall/Ceiling area (height x width of the wall).
– Coverage rate of the paint you are using (on the can).
– How many coats you need (on the can).
For the wall/ceiling area, simply measure the width and height, and multiply them together.
Then, check the coverage rate on the paint can. This will vary from products to product. The coverage rate is per coat.
Finally, how many coats do you need? This information will also appear on the can label.
Remove all furniture from the room. Lay down a proper drop sheet to protect your floors. Try not to use old sheets as paint will often soak through. Mask skirting boards, window trim and electrical switches with painter’s tape.
If painting the ceiling, tape around light fittings and any vents.
If the surface is already painted an in good conditions, with no stains or mould, you shouldn’t need an undercoat.
Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from dust, oils and grease before you get going.
Unpainted walls in good condition
If you are painting bare, unpainted walls or ceiling, apply one coat of Dulux Primer Sealer Undercoat over the entire surface before you get on with it. For bare Plaster, ensure to use Dulux Precision Sealer Binder.
– If your walls or ceiling have mould, you will need to remove the mould with Selleys Rapid Mould Killer.
– Scrub with a scouring pad and bleach solution
– Leave solutions ont the surface for 15 minuites then wash with clean water and wipe dry.
– Several applications may be necessary to remove stubborn mould blooms.
– Once the mould has been remove and the surface is clean, dry and free from dust, oils and grease, you can paint without an undercoat.
If there are stains on your walls or ceiling, you will need to use a specialist stain blocker to prevent the stains migrating through your topcoat and appearing in your new paint job. The Dulux Precision range of specialty stain blockers will have a product to suit your stain problem.
Patch any cracks and holes with a suitable filler or sealant. Lightly sand down the surface to a smooth level then dust off.
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