You are probably on our website looking at wall stickers as you have recently decorated a room or are just about to re-decorate. So I thought that maybe you would like a few tips and hints from a professional so I have enlisted the help of Jen Pashby who is my local painter and decorator. If you are a regular DIYer, no doubt you'll already be familiar with these techniques, but those of you who have never picked up a paint brush this could be the information you need to start on your own project.
You will need: 1.5" Brush or whatever size you are comfortable with, masking tape, undercoat, gloss and dust sheet.
Start by covering the floor with the dust sheet and then using the masking tape, mask the floor, as close to the skirting as you can. It'd be best to open widows for ventilation.
Start by undercoating in one corner of the room and work your way around. Loasd the brush with enough undercoat as you are happy with, then start painting with even strokes. As I am right handed I go from left to right.
When painting the top, try to do it in a long even stroke as possible, take your time!! And always check for drips!! Once done let the undercoat dry (always read the manufacturers instructions for drying time) then put the top coat of gloss on.
If you are covering wood which has previously been strained, it is a good idea to put two coats of undercoat on as you may find the strain underneath may come through and spoil your lovely new gloss finish!!!
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