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Traditional hallway

Transform a dark hallway with a selection of light and fresh Resene colours.

Room for improvement with Mark Rayner - Project 01

Difficulty level: Easy

Room:	Hallway
Condition:	Excellent
Ceiling:	Previously painted with waterborne ceiling paint
Woodwork:	Previously painted with waterborne semi-gloss paint
Walls:	Previously painted with waterborne low sheen paint

You will need

Bucket with warm water
Clean cloths
Dropcloth
Paintbrushes
Paint roller and tray
Paint stirrer

Resene Ceiling Paint white (you could also use Resene SpaceCote Flat)
Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner
Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Alabaster
Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted to Resene Soft Mint (you could also use Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen or Resene Zylone Sheen for a low sheen finish),

Rubber gloves
Sandpaper
Screwdriver

Instructions

Handy hints: When using a combination of light and dark colours on walls always paint the lightest colour first as it’s easier to cut in with a dark colour over a lighter.
- When painting it’s usually best to start from the top and work your way down – paint the ceiling first then the walls. If any drips from your ceiling painting end up on your walls they won’t ruin your new paintwork.
Top tip: Use an angled brush for cutting in – this will save time and create a neater edge.
To get the look: Mark previously varnished the floor with Resene Polythane clear polyurethane.
Other ideas: For a more sumptuous look consider using a bolder colour as a feature wall.

Step one
Carefully remove door handles and light switch and socket cover plates.

Step two
Mix one part Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner to sixty parts clean warm water.

Step three
Carefully wash the ceiling, walls and woodwork with the solution following instructions on the packaging. Wipe off any excess solution with a clean dry cloth.