How to paint over interior Design Effects paint

How to paint over interior Design Effects paint

Looking to make a change to your feature wall? Thankfully removing your old Dulux Design Effects paint is simple when you’re ready for a new look.

Prepare Your Surface

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Preparation

Before your new look can go up, your old one must come down. To do that you’ll need 80-120 grit sandpaper, a drop sheet and some good quality masking tape.

Sand the existing paint surface

Once your wall has been cleaned and dried, lightly sand the existing paint surface using an 80-120 grit sandpaper. When most of the effect has been removed, use a damp cloth to attract excess dust.

Painting

Once you’ve masked off your wall, paint the edges, corners and anything you’ve taped off.

Rolling

Gently roll Acrylic Sealer Undercoat With Ultrasmooth™ onto the surface in a series of close zigzag motions. Then continue to re-roll the area with parallel strokes to create a smooth finish. This technique can be used to complete the remainder of the wall.

Applying colour or finish

Now that your pre-coat is complete, you can begin applying your newly inspired colour or finish.

Primer Tip

Do this before applying your Dulux 1Step® Prep Primer, Sealer & Undercoat. This product has excellent hiding power and filling properties, making it ideal for covering dark or lightly textured surfaces.​

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