How To Paint A Textured Feature Wall
Add warmth and texture to your space with Dulux Light Texture paint. Available in a range of neutral, earthy tones, the subtle, fine grain finish is the perfect way to transform your space into a cozy haven while maintaining a modern interior design flair. Here’s how we used this paint to update a tired bedroom and how you can do it too.
Here's What you need:
Here’s how you do it:
Step 1:
Start by filling any holes in the wall with Selleys Spakfilla Rapid. Next, with Maverick Gap Sealant, caulk any gaps in the trims around the room. Be sure to wipe away any excess gap filler with a damp cloth.
Step 2:
Once the Selleys Spakfilla Rapid and Maverick Gap Sealant are dry, sand until smooth with 120 grit sandpaper. Next, lightly sand the whole wall with the 120 grit sandpaper. Wipe away any dust from the surface of the walls before moving on.
Step 3:
Mask around any windows and trim with masking tape. Keep the tape fanned out to minimize paint drips, saving you time in the cleanup.
Step 4:
For this project, the Dulux Light Texture was being applied to blue walls. To ensure this blue did not show through the Dulux Light Texture, we applied 2x coats of Dulux Wash & Wear +PLUS Super Hide. This was tinted in a similar colour to our Dulux Light Texture (Misty View). We allowed our first coat to dry before applying the second.
Step 5:
Apply 1x coat of Dulux Light Texture in your chosen colour (we used Misty View), first cutting in, then rolling. Allow at least 2 hours drying time.
Step 6:
Apply a second coat of Dulux Light Texture, this time using a cross hatch painting technique. We recommend using a 100mm brush for this. This technique enhances the textured effect. Allow to dry.
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