{"id":34065,"date":"2022-02-11T11:59:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T09:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=34065"},"modified":"2022-02-11T11:59:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T09:59:08","slug":"refresh-your-home-3-easy-paint-projects-for-a-home-that-sparkles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/refresh-your-home-3-easy-paint-projects-for-a-home-that-sparkles\/","title":{"rendered":"Refresh Your Home: 3 Easy Paint Projects for a Home that Sparkles"},"content":{"rendered":"

The start of a new year often sees people making changes to the way they look and behave \u2014 maybe it\u2019s a fresh haircut, a healthy diet, or a new gym membership. The same goes for people\u2019s homes, with the start of a new year finding us wanting to redecorate, renovate and refresh our space.<\/p>\n

The good news for those with limited budgets is that you can make sweeping changes to your home with just a bit of paint and some creativity.<\/p>\n

Paint has come a long way. From using clay, berries, and flowers to produce the first paints and binding them with animal fat, cow\u2019s milk and eggs, the paint industry has evolved hugely, and now there is a paint for every application and project. With so many choices to make, and so many projects to tackle, knowing where to start and the best types of paint to use is important.<\/p>\n

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To get you started here are a few ideas for easy and effective paint projects you can undertake in your home, and the best products for the job.<\/p>\n

A fresh coat, inside and out<\/h3>\n

The great news is. Almost anything can be painted these days \u2014 from walls to floors, tiles to kitchen cabinets, plastic garden furniture to metal burglar bars, and many things in between. For an instant lift and refresh, painting the walls of your home, inside and outside, is highly recommended. One can also choose to paint an accent wall in a differing colour \u2014 a popular trend in home design these days. Or use a stencil to create a striking design on an accent wall.<\/p>\n

While you are on that stepladder with roller in hand, why not consider a fresh coat of paint on the ceiling as well. Gone are the days when ceilings were expected to be white, now you can opt for a pop of colour, or paint the ceilings the same colour as the walls \u2014 a paint trick that makes rooms look bigger.<\/p>\n

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There are many good paints to choose from when it comes to painting your interior walls and ceilings \u2014 such as Duram\u2019s Walls & Ceiling or Classic Matt, Dulux\u2019s Rock Grip Wall & Ceiling or Luxurious Silk, Plascon\u2019s Double Velvet or Wall & All, Prominent Paint\u2019s Wall & Ceiling \u2014 the list goes on.<\/p>\n

For exterior walls; one needs something more durable such as Duram\u2019s Armatex or Wall Tech, Dulux\u2019s Rock Grip Supertex or Weatherguard, or Plascon\u2019s Micatex or Polvin.<\/p>\n

Easy bathroom and kitchen updates<\/h3>\n

Bathroom and kitchen makeovers can also be done cost-effectively with paint, as there are products on the market that allow you to paint over wall and floor tiles. It is important to prepare the surface properly with a suitable primer before applying the paint, and apply each coat lightly, rather than thick layers which can later peel off.<\/p>\n

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Good tile primers are Duram\u2019s Primex, Plascon\u2019s Tile and Melamine Primer, or Dulux\u2019s Supergrip primer. When it comes to the paint itself, use oil-based paint, which is usually more durable. There are many brands on the market that sell oil-based paints in South Africa \u2014 Duram, Plascon, and Dulux all offer their versions in a range of colours.<\/p>\n

The same primer and paint used on tiles can also be used to re-paint melamine kitchen cabinets. Replacing kitchens is hugely expensive, so an affordable option is a fresh coat of paint and some new handles for an instant kitchen makeover.<\/p>\n

Chalk paint is also a good option when painting melamine cupboards, but be sure to seal it afterwards with a good quality varnish such as Fired Earth\u2019s Glaze Coat or Plascon\u2019s Paint Effect Glaze Coat.<\/p>\n

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Brighten up your home with furniture makeovers<\/h3>\n

Moving away from the structural parts of your home, painting old items of furniture is another great way to refresh your space. Junkshop finds as well as hand-me-down items can be completely overhauled with paint in a myriad of colours to suit your d\u00e9cor style and mood. And it isn\u2019t just solid wood furniture that can be painted. Modern paint products allow one to paint laminate furniture or pieces that are veneered.<\/p>\n

A popular option for painting furniture is chalk paints, which are available in a range of colours from a variety of suppliers, such as Rustoleum, Harlequin, Fired Earth, and Granny B\u2019s. Chalk paint goes on easily and dries fast and does not require a primer in most instances. But it does need to be sealed afterwards with a suitable wax or glaze coat.<\/p>\n

A fresh look outside<\/h3>\n

After tackling the inside of your home, and with summer in full swing, why not look at how you can spruce up your outdoor entertainment area?<\/p>\n

A great way to instantly improve your backyard braai area is to paint the concrete floor. Here one can opt for a flat colour, or you can choose to paint the concrete in a tile pattern perhaps, with two alternating colours.\u00a0 Another idea is to stencil a pattern or design onto the concrete.<\/p>\n

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Good paint products to use for outdoor concrete surfaces include Duram\u2019s Showfloor or Stoep Enamel, Fired Earth\u2019s Floor Coat, Plascon\u2019s Floor Paint or Stoep Enamel or Dulux\u2019s Floorcote Enamel.<\/p>\n

And while you are at it, why not give your garden furniture a new lease on life? There are paint products available that can be used on plastic garden furniture, as well as metal.<\/p>\n

To paint plastic furniture, opt for Rustoleum\u2019s 2 x Paint and Primer which comes in a spray can. Good paint products to use on metal items include Duram\u2019s DTM Direct To Metal paint, Dulux\u2019s Aluminium Paint, Hammerite\u2019s Metal Paint, or Plascon\u2019s Metalcare.<\/p>\n

These are just a few ideas of projects and products that can be used to refresh your home and interiors with paint. However, there are so many more!<\/p>\n

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The start of a new year often sees people making changes to the way they look and behave \u2014 maybe it\u2019s a fresh haircut, a healthy diet, or a new gym membership. The same goes for people\u2019s homes, with the start of a new year finding us wanting to redecorate, renovate and refresh our space.<\/p>\n

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