Dulux_Sri_Lanka

Before you start painting rooms , it is important to prepare the space. Good preparation makes your work easier and helps you get the best finish. Step 1: Protect Your Room Precious items: Take down photos, wall hangings, or paintings and keep them safe. Flooring: Cover the floor with non-slip plastic. Tape it down to prevent drips or scratches. Top tip: If you have skirting, tuck the plastic neatly under it using a wall scraper. Furniture: Move big furniture pieces to the center of the room and cover them with plastic. Small items should be taken out for more space. Fixtures: Use tape around handles, switches, windows, and doorframes to stop paint from spreading where you don’t want it. Step 2: Prepare the Walls Moisture check: Make sure bathrooms or kitchens are fully sealed and waterproof before painting. Mold-free walls: Remove any mold with spray and a sponge. Repair the cause of dampness before starting. Old paint or wallpaper: If the walls have a glossy surface, then lig...

Painting a room can feel like a big task, but with the right plan, you can get it done in a single day. Think of it like baking a cake—the secret is preparation! By the end of the day, with the right tools and Dulux paint , you’ll have a fresh, beautiful space to enjoy. Step 1: Get Ready Before Painting 1. Clear the room Move boxes, furniture, and clutter out of the way. Shift what you can’t move to the middle of the room and cover it with a dustsheet. 2. Pick your colour Use the ICI Dulux Visualizer app to try out colours and see how they’ll look on your walls. You can also find your nearest paint shop through the app. 3. Find the right amount of paint  Unsure of how much you might need?  Use the ICI Dulux paint calculator - you simply enter the size of your room, and the app will tell you the amount of paint you need to buy.  4. Collect materials  Make sure you have clean brushes, rollers, paint trays, masking tape, and the paint you chose. Purchase new brushes an...

Before you paint a thing, it’s smart to know how much paint you will actually need. Here's a simple way to calculate it:  Measure Your Walls Get a buddy and a metal tape measure. Measure the height and width of each wall; then, multiply them together to find the total square footage.  Subtract the Doors and Windows You can measure doors and windows with the same method and subtract that from the total wall space.  Account for Extra Paint After calculating, multiply the remaining square footage by the number of coats of paint (2 coats is usually recommended) and of course, don't forget to allowance a little extra for touch ups! Check the Coverage on Your Paint Can Look for the coverage rate (often shown as f²/l on the paint can or online product details). Divide your total square feet by this number to know exactly how many litres of paint you’ll need. Always remember in mind that good-quality paints often give better coverage, which means you’ll use less for the same beau...