PAINTING TIPS FROM THE RESENE EXPERTS

A paint job done well is very satisfying. To help you get your paint job done right first time every time, we’ve asked the Resene experts to share some of their top tips:

Always plan the order of painting, top down

When you’re planning to paint, start from the top and work down – ceiling first, then walls then floor. That way if you do have a paint spill you won’t be damaging work you have already finished. When it comes to hanging a Resene wallpaper, paint the ceiling and trims first, then hang your wallpaper so you don’t risk fresh paint being dripped onto your new wallpaper.

You need to check a colour is right. How do you do it? Paint the wall, right? Wrong!

Painting the wall means that your new colour will pick up the old colour. The best way to test your new colour is to paint it onto A2 cardboard in two coats using a Resene testpot. Once dry move it around from wall to wall and during the day and at night to see how it looks. Then roll the painted sample up so the colour is facing inwards and look down into it – this will give you an idea how the Resene colour will look if painted on all four walls.

Yes, you can paint over winter.

Just because it is cold, doesn’t mean you can’t finish off that summer painting job you have been putting off. Add Resene Wintergrade Additive to your acrylic Resene paint and it will help it cure down to 3’C. Surfaces tend to heat up slower than the air so give the surface time to warm up a little and make sure you stop painting well before nightfall to give your paint time to cure before there is dew or frost overnight.

Did you know?

If you need help with your painting or wallpaper project Resene has free expert advice available – simply use the free Ask a Tech Expert service online, resene.co.nz/techexpert, visit your local Resene ColorShop or call 0800 RESENE (737 363).