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Contents
Preparing walls ............................................................................... 2
Choosing a feature wall ................................................................... 3
Applying wall art ........................................................................... 4
Hanging wallpaper ......................................................................... 6
Hanging a photo mural .................................................................... 12
Stencilling ...................................................................................... 15
Painting stripes ............................................................................... 17
Suedette ....................................................................................... 20
Brushed metal ................................................................................ 22
Liquid metal ................................................................................... 24
Paint effects ................................................................................... 26
Sponging ...................................................................................... 28
Linen-weave patchwork .................................................................... 31
1
Prepare your
walls well and
you will have a
quality longlasting feature
wall
Preparing walls
Walls need to be absolutely clean and dry for the best adhesion
between them and wallpaper paste, wall art or stencilling paint. If
your walls already have a quality finish, then all you might need to
do is wash them.
- Sugar soap
HOW TO
1 PERSON
1 HOUR
1
1 Wash walls with sugar soap
to ensure they are clear of
grease, grime and dust, then
rinse well and allow to dry.
- Bucket
SKILL
- Linen-free cloth /
mutton cloth
- Sandpaper and sanding
block or orbital sander
(glossy walls)
- Filling compound
(for cracks)
4
2
What you
will need:
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5 If your wall is freshly painted,
wait at least two weeks for the
paint to cure and dont wash or
scrub it for at least 30 days.
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to what is your eye drawn
and what draws it there? Is
it the architecture, furniture
or lines in your decor?
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emphasize that focal point.
Do you want to use colour,
patterns or images?
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room you may not want
to paint an entire wall. In
such cases you could paint
just a strategic section,
or use stick-on wall art to
create interest.
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to do and where you are
going to do it.
Applying wall ar
t
to a feature wal
l
in your home is
a creative and
rewarding activi
ty
that can spruce
up
a dull wall.
1 PERSON
3
SKILL
1 HOUR
What you
will need:
- Watercolour
pencil crayon
- Wall art
- Squeegee / old
bank card
- Tape
1
1 Plan where you want to place your wall art. Cut out the separate
pieces and temporarily stick them to the wall with tape. Once you
are happy with the arrangement, mark the positions of each piece
with a pencil crayon so youll know where to put it later.
4
3
3 Stick the wall art in its previously marked position.
2
2 Peel off the white backing
slowly, being careful not to
tear it.
4
4 Use an old bank card to gently press the piece onto the surface,
smoothing out any imperfections and working any bubbles to the
edges.
Hanging wallpaper
HOW TO
2 PEOPLE
1 DAY
SKILL
What you
will need:
- Table
- Drop cloth/sheet
- Scissors
- Cutting blade
- Tape measure
- Watercolour
pencil crayon
- Level
- Bucket
- Sponge or wallpaper
hanging brush
1
1 Unroll the wallpaper
2
2 Set up a table for all your
- Wallpaper glue
- Ladder
- Straight edge or
trim guide
- Wallpaper
3
3 Choose a starting point and
5
5 Pencil a plumb (dead
vertical) line on your wall
just less than the width of the
paper away from your starting
point. You will be aligning the
edge of the paper with this
line, so double check that its
straight.
7
7 Once your sheet is straight
and free of bubbles, use a
straight edge and sharp blade
to cut off the excess paper at
the top and bottom. Clean or
change the blade after each
sheet as dull blades can tear
the paper. Be careful!
6
4
4 Mix wall paper paste and
8
8 Wipe excess adhesive off
moulding, ceiling and walls
with a damp sponge.
7
9
9 Cut and hang your next sheet,
making sure to match patterns
and butt seams tightly together.
Do not overlap the seams.
1
1 Hang wallpaper against
wall.
3
3 Smooth down the paper
to the left of the corner.
4
4 Start in the middle and
smooth the paper up and
down along the corner. Press
to create a clean, straight
edge.
2
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10 Set each seam with a clean,
damp sponge. If necessary
use a roller to gently press the
seams closed.
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5
5 Smooth down the paper
to the right of the corner.
4
4 Make smaller relief cuts
along the edge of the sink
and, using the smoothing
tool, butt the paper up
against the sink.
1
1 Hang wallpaper and
5
5 Trim away excess with a
sharp blade and straight
edge.
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4
4 Mark where the right-hand
edge of the loose piece
ends and draw a plumb line
down the wall to mark it.
1
1 Smooth paper on the wall
to the left of the corner,
gently pushing it into the
corner and making sure not
to stretch it.
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2
2 Let the right side hang
loosely on the wall. Do not
smooth down.
2
2 Hold paper firmly and make
3
3 Smooth the paper next to
If your wallpaper is a
dark colour you may want
to paint the underlying
wall, or just the strips of
wall where the sheets of
wallpaper meet, a similar
colour. Any little gaps
(should they appear) will
then be less noticeable.
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2 PEOPLE
What you
will need:
- Mural
- Paintbrush
- Bucket
- Paste
2
2 Murals are made from a
range of materials so always
follow the manufacturers
instructions. You get wallpapertype murals, self-sticking, vinyl
and many more.
3
SKILL
6 HOURS
- Blade
- Level
- Clean sponge
- Watercolour
pencil crayon
7
4
4 Draw a large grid on the
5
5 Murals that are not pre-pasted
or self-adhesive come with a
packet of dry glue. Follow the
mixing instructions.
8
8 Using a roller, smooth the
panel from the centre outwards
to remove any bubbles.
10
10 Using a soft, damp sponge, immediately clean off any adhesive
that gets onto the front of the mural.
9
9 Continue in the same way
11
11 Wait until the mural is dry before doing any trimming. Ensure
your blade is sharp.
Stencilling
You can buy a stencil or make your own. The options are endless,
giving you full control of colour and pattern. Create a border,
give something a wallpaper look, finely decorate doors, windows
or furniture.
Stencilling an entire wall is
ambitious but creative.
HOW TO
1 PERSON
2 HOURS
SKILL
What you
will need:
- Stencil
- Bloc-it
painters tape
- Stencil brush x2
- Palette
- Spare paper
1
1 Make sure the wall is clean
and free of dust.
2
2 Plan how youre going to use
- Sponge
- Paint x2 colours
- Watercolour pencil
crayon
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5
5 Use little paint and build up
8
8 If you are applying your
design in strips, mark the
position of each stencil while
it is still attached to the wall
so you can line up the next
properly.
6
6 Stipple on your accent colour,
9
9 Once the paint on a stencil
4
4 Using a stencil brush, load it
7
7 Remove the stencil while the
paint is wet.
10
10 Clean stencils before storing
Painting stripes
HOW TO
1 PERSON
2 DAYS
SKILL
What you
will need:
- Pencil, paper and
ruler
- Watercolour pencil
1
1 Choose your base colour and
paint the wall with it. Allow to
dry.
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6
6 Apply a second coat and
allow to dry.
8
8 Tape the outer edges of the
stripes to be painted with colour
two (light pink).
4
4 Tape along the outer edges
of the stripes to be painted
with colour one (medium
pink). Double-check your
sketch and tape across the
stripes not to be painted so
you wont make a mistake.
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7
7 Remove the tape.
9
9 Apply colour two with a
roller and allow to dry.
10
10 Apply a second coat and
allow to dry.
12
12 Lastly tape the outer edges
of the thinnest stripes, making
sure that no base coat shows
through between the stripes.
14
14 Apply a second coat and
15
15 Remove the tape. Stand
back and admire.
11
11 Remove the tape.
13
13 Apply colour three with a
roller and allow to dry.
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Suedette
HOW TO
1 PERSON
1 DAY
SKILL
What you
will need:
- Fired Earth
Suedette paint
- 100 mm quality
bristle brush
1
1 Prep wall in the normal way, including applying a primer if
necessary.
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- Paintbrush for
cutting in
- Paint pail
2
2 Cut in a large section from the corners, other walls and ceiling
with your suede paint. Fill in the rest with a large brush. The finish
doesnt have to be smooth as a quick coat is what you need. Let
this coat dry thoroughly.
4
4 When painting close to the
corners, avoid drips by applying
the paint in an X pattern and
working away from the corners.
5
5 Allow to dry.
3
3 Using a 100 mm quality bristle brush, apply a second coat in
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Brushed metal
HOW TO
1 PERSON
1 DAY
SKILL
What you
will need:
- Fired Earth
- Fired Earth
Brushed Metal
Paint
- Paintbrush for
1
1 Prep wall in the normal way.
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2
2 Cut in and roller on All in
cutting in
3
3 The key to the texture of the topcoat is to brush the paint on in
4
4 When applying the second coat, do small sections at a time
so you are able to continue your pattern while the edges of your
area are still wet. You can choose to do a cross hatch pattern or a
circular pattern in which the brush is dipped in the paint and then
applied to the wall in a wrist twist motion. We chose a chevron
pattern.
5
5 Remove any painters tape
from fittings and adjacent walls
while paint is still wet.Allow to
dry.
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Liquid metal
HOW TO
1 PERSON
1 DAY
SKILL
What you
will need:
- Fired Earth
- Fired Earth
- Paintbrush for
cutting in
- Lambswool roller
- Roller tray
1
1 Prep wall in the normal way.
2
2 Cut in and roller on All in
- Tape measure
- Spirit level
- Watercolour
pencil crayon
5
5 Remove any painters tape
from fittings and adjacent walls
while paint is still wet. Allow
to dry.
3
3 Roller on the liquid metal paint. Complete the whole wall in one
session. Allow to dry.
4
4 Cut in and roller on a second coat. Assess if a third coat is
necessary.
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Paint effects
A lamp base, chest of drawers, door or an entire wall can benefit
from the use of a paint effect. However you might want to do just
one wall instead of an entire room. This is a great way to exercise
your creative skill while adding colour and interest to a room.
USING A GLAZE
Most paint effects use a glaze. You can choose from a
tinted glaze (always read the instructions) or you can mix
your own by adding 4 parts clear glaze (also called clear
base or scrumble) to 1 part water-based colour. You can
change the 4:1ratio to achieve your desired colour.
What you
will need:
- Ladder
- Primer (if necessary)
- Roller, brushes,
paint tray, mixing
paddle
- Tester boards
for experimenting
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1
1 Prep wall, masking off skirting, ceiling and fittings and painting
on a primer, if necessary. Allow to dry.
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2
2 Paint on two coats of your
base colour. A smooth, quality
finish is what you want. Allow
to dry thoroughly.
3
3 At the same time, paint some
spare boards with your base
colour to use as practice and
tester surfaces.
Sponging on
HOW TO
1 PERSON
2 DAYS
SKILL
What you
will need:
- 2 x natural sea
- 2 accent colours
(a lighter and a
darker shade)
2
1
1 Wet sponge and squeeze dry.
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- Glaze
- Paint pail
- Bucket of water
- Paintbrush
3
3 Dab the sponge on some
spare paper.
7
7 Repeat in the same fashion
with your second colour,
applying it so as to create an
even, attractive pattern. You
can continue building depth
and texture with as many
colours as you like. Remember
to let each coat dry thoroughly
before applying the next.
4
4 Dot the sponge on the wall
6
6 When you have finished your
first coat, let it dry completely.
8
8 Rinse your sponge regularly
to avoid making splotches
you are aiming for an overall
even pattern and colour.
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SPONGING OFF
Instead of applying the colours with the sponge, you can
use it to remove the paint and create a pattern that way.
Roller a coat of coloured glaze over your dry basecoat
and dot and dab the colour off with the sponge. Allow
to dry and then roller on a second tinted glaze and
sponge off, allowing both colours and the base coat to
show through.
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1 PERSON
2 DAYS
SKILL
What you
will need:
- Graph paper
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Tape measure
3
3 Plan your effect. Do you want
2
2 Paint on your base coat
- Straight edge
- Watercolour
pencil crayon
- Base coat
- Accent colours x2
- 100 mm paintbrush
- 5 paint pails
- Bloc-it painters tape
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4
4 Mix 1 cup base coat colour
5
5 In a fourth pail, mix cup
base coat and cup first
accent colour with 1 cup glaze.
Lastly, in a fifth pail, mix cup
first accent colour and cup
second accent colour with 1
cup glaze. You will now have
5 pails of colour ranging from
lightest to darkest.
6
6 Tape around 1/3 of the
7
7 Choose one of your pails
(any colour) and paint the
colour onto the first square
with a brush, beginning with a
vertical stroke (not necessarily
extending the whole height
of the square), followed by
a horizontal stroke (again
not necessarily extending the
whole width of the square).
Repeat until the whole square
is covered with vertical and
horizontal brushstrokes (with
minimal overlap). Wipe brush
with a damp cloth.
10
10 When you have finished
11
11 When painting squares next
8
8 While first colour is still wet,
dip the same brush into another
shade of the glaze and gently
drag it through the first colour,
using the same horizontal and
vertical stroke style.
9
9 Wipe the brush with a damp
cloth and repeat with another
colour.
12
12 Tape off the last 1/3 of the
squares and paint as above.
Allow to dry thoroughly.
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