Featured colours
Duck Egg Blue, Lexicon® and Lexicon® Quarter
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Step-by-step Walls with Dulux Wash&Wear® Low Sheen
Preparation
Follow the preparation steps on the back of the can. Dulux 1Step® Prep can be used for a prep coat (in Western Australia we suggest PRECISION® Sealer Binder).
Cutting in
Cut in around the edges of the wall with a brush — these are the areas the roller cannot easily reach. Maintain a wet-edge by cutting in larger areas in sections as you go. This will help to avoid ‘picture framing’ where unblended cut in areas remain obvious after rolling.
Load roller
Using a 9mm or 12mm nap synthetic roller, load roller in the tray with a reasonable amount of paint.
‘M’ pattern
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.
Lay off
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
Reload your roller and repeat until the wall is complete.
Repeat
Once the first coat is dry, repeat the total process again with a second coat.
Step-by-step Fireplace with Aquanamel® Low Gloss
Preparation
Follow the preparation steps on the back of the can.
Taping
Begin by taping around the fireplace, window or trim with painter’s masking tape.
Cutting in
Cut in around the edges of the wall with a brush — these are the areas the roller cannot easily reach. Maintain a wet-edge by cutting in larger areas in sections as you go. This will help to avoid ‘picture framing’ where unblended cut in areas remain obvious after rolling.
Apply paint
Apply paint to the trim using short, horizontal brush strokes. Repeat the motion for about a metre.
Smooth over
Smooth over the painted section with long brush strokes. Do not reload the brush when you do this. Don’t brush it too much – a few strokes should be enough to smooth the surface.
Repeat
Repeat this process for the second coat. Allow to dry, then give the surface a light sand with 400 grit sandpaper and repeat for a second coat.
With windows it is recommended to paint the inner window sections first then move to the outer trim. And remember, always keep windows open as they dry and ensure to move them constantly to prevent them from sticking together.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Colour & Paint
Tools & Accessories
For walls use a 12mm or 15mm nap synthetic roller and quality paint brush.
For the fireplace use a 5-9mm nap synthetic roller for large areas and quality paint brush for trims.
Paint pot – for cutting in
Roller tray
Roller extension pole
Drop sheets
Cloth
400 grit sandpaper (Prep for your door)
How to guides
Before working out colour or the amount of paint, it is important to pick the right paint type for your walls for the perfect finish.
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New and improved
Dulux Wash&Wear®
For a superior washable finish, check out the all new Wash&Wear® Low Sheen, with its stain resistance and mould & mildew resistant technology which makes it ideal for all interior walls including high traffic areas.
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