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Egg-cellent DIY PROJECTS With the long weekend ahead of us, now is a great time to plan and prioritise those DIY tasks that have been building up around home. We have some project suggestions to get you started, and they are sure to brighten up your indoor and outdoor areas.
PAINT: FEATURES There are many ways to introduce a feature colour into your home. For homeowners who like to think outside the box, we have two great project ideas that take no time at all. 1. Arch wall feature This on-trend look will create an interesting focal point in any room, and is also a great way to highlight a unique piece of furniture or homewares product. Time: 1.5 hours work time WHAT YOU NEED: Sugar soap, masking tape, dropsheet (for the floor), string, pencil, measuring tape, roller and roller pole, roller tray, paint brush and paint. We like the Accent Interior Low Sheen product in pink. METHOD Clean the wall and then measure your arch. The width and height will be dependent on the size of your space. Make a pencil mark on both sides at the same height and then measure the gap between the two sides and mark the mid-point. Attach a pencil to the end of a length of string. The string needs to be half the width of your arch. Pin the string at the mid-point mark and keeping the
string taught, draw a semi-circle from one side to the other to form the top of your arch. Tape off the straight edges at the bottom of your arch shape with masking tape. To make sure it’s straight, you can make a plumb by attaching keys to a long length of string and holding against the wall. Tape along this line. Using a paint brush, paint the outline of the arch following the semi-circle pencil line. Start by painting just inside the line, then press the paint brush down with a little pressure and move slowly along the line for maximum control. Once you’ve painted the arch use the same paint brush to cut in along the masking taped edges then fill in the inside using the roller. Allow two hours to dry and then apply a second coat. Once you have finished the second coat, gently remove the masking tape while the paint is still slightly wet. Begin at one end and pull the tape back on itself in a steady, slow motion at a 45-degree angle to the painted surface. Stand back and admire your handiwork! Project by Mitre 10. For more, visit mitre10.com.au
tip! When it comes to DIY weekend work, don’t get over-ambitious. Keep the number of jobs to a reasonable number and be sure to balance work with family and downtime.
2. Upcycle furniture Bring new life to an old favourite. Time: 2 hours work time. WHAT YOU NEED: Your piece of furniture (chair, desk, table, sideboards all work great), sandpaper, dropsheet (for the floor), brush, paint, clear coat and primer undercoat. We like the Haymes Paint Elite Quick Dry Primer Undercoat as it’s a sealer and undercoat in one. It’s easy to apply and fast drying. METHOD Clean and sand the furniture. Apply the undercoat and allow to dry. Apply paint in your chosen colour. Once dry, apply the clear coat.
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