THE SMALL DETAILS MATTER
A practical starting point for a well-planned home painting project. Always follow your paint supplier’s current product instructions.
Shortlist a few shades rather than a whole wall of possibilities. Compare them with the elements you are keeping: floor, fabric, stone and trim.
Use the supplier’s recommended sampling method. Observe samples in daylight and with the lights you use in the evening. A digital swatch is a starting point, not a colour guarantee.
Try the colour studio →Record what you are painting, its condition and any existing coating. Ask your supplier which preparation and primer system suits that surface before buying.
Plan furniture protection, access and drying time using the product label. For older coatings or suspected hazardous materials, use qualified advice before disturbing the surface.
Find manufacturer resources →Measure the room’s length, width and wall height. Add up the area of doors and windows you will exclude. Treat ceilings, doors and trims as separate jobs.
Use the coverage and number of coats from the selected product label. A porous surface or large colour change can alter the product system you need.
Calculate your wall paint →Consider cleaning, reflected light and the surface you are coating. Finish names and performance vary between brands, so compare the actual product’s intended use.
Check the manufacturer’s drying, recoating and cleaning instructions. The time between coats and the time until full cure may be different.
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