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Reading Nook Project
With our premium finishes and on-trend effects you can turn an unused corner of a room into a cosy reading retreat. Pairing modern and earthy tones creates the perfect mood for curling up with a good book.
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Dulux Wash&Wear® Low Sheen in your chosen colour
Dulux Design Effects in your chosen colour and effect
Dulux Duramax® in your chosen colours and effects
Undercoat/stain blocker (if required)
High quality synthetic brush for cutting in
Medium nap (10-18mm) synthetic roller for walls
Short nap (5-10mm) synthetic roller for toy box
Paint pot – for cutting in
Roller tray
Roller extension pole
Drop sheets
Painter’s masking tape
Cloth
Download our preparation guide to find out what you should consider before starting your project.
Walls
Follow the preparation steps.
Start by cutting in around the edges of the wall with a brush – these are areas the roller cannot easily reach.
Load the roller in the tray with a reasonable amount of paint.
Start rolling the wall in an ‘M’ pattern. Start closest to the natural light source. Continue over the same section until the wall is evenly covered.
Using an unloaded roller begin in the top left corner of your wall and gently let the roller roll down to the baseboards in a straight line with no pressure. A lightness of touch will prevent new roller marks from forming. Repeat this action only this time, slightly overlap your last movement so your roller rubs away the line created by the previous stroke. Continue this across the area you have painted. This is called laying off.
Reload your roller and repeat until the wall is complete.
Working in small sections, apply the second coat with the roller and use a wide brush, dry roller or muslin and drag the paint in a random overlapping pattern.
Drawers
Follow the preparation steps.
Start by cutting in around the edges of the furniture piece with a brush – these are areas the roller cannot easily reach.
Apply the first base coat with the roller.
Allow drying time as specified on the label.
For an even one dimensional finish apply a second coat with the roller and lay off lightly to prevent the formation of roller marks.
For a flat finish your project is complete. For a more textured finish, work while the paint is still wet. Use a wide brush, dry roller or muslin and drag the paint in a random, overlapping pattern. For a brushed finish, lay off lightly with a brush. A clear coat may be applied to protect the surface.
Ornaments
Follow the preparation steps.
If using Dulux Duramax Metallic Finish Gold and Dulux Duramax Black Satin, apply in multiple light, mist coats.
Follow after spraying instructions on this guide.
Now, admire your transformation! Great job!
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