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Renovating can be a stressful time. Here, Plascon shares some professional advice to help make things a lot easier when re-painting your space.
The basics:
1. Stir paint with a flat-surfaced paddle to mix it properly.
2. A matt finish has the effect of making a small room with lots of light appear larger.
3. Sand between coats of varnish when varnishing wood to remove any exposed fibres.
4. Clean and rinse walls with Polycell Sugar Soap before applying a primer or top coat.
5. Use a canvas dropcloth to cover flooring or carpets. Canvas is the better option as it won’t puncture or rip.
6. Make any necessary repairs, such as filling cracks, well in advance, so these have time to dry thoroughly.
7. Make sure to cover and protect surfaces such as skirtings, woodwork and windows by taping off with masking tape.
