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3. Should trim work be painted the same colour as the walls, or a different shade?

 

The answer to this question depends on what you are trying to achieve with your room. Use the same colour on the trim if you are trying to disguise ordinary or unattractive trim work, or if you are trying to create a uniform, monochromatic look. Use a lighter or darker colour to accentuate trim work or to add subtle hints or bold flashes of colour to your room.

 

4. Will the paint I chose look lighter or darker on the wall?

Over a larger surface area, most colours appear darker. It’s a good idea to choose colours a shade or two lighter than what you want. Clean, bright colours can appear either lighter or darker depending on the surrounding colours and lighting in the room.     

 

 7. What colour should I paint my ceiling?

It is customary to paint ceilings white or off-white. This creates the illusion of higher ceilings and a more open space. Medium to dark colours will create the illusion of lowering the ceiling, which can create a cozy look if the ceiling is higher than usual. With normal height ceilings, medium and dark colours could close in the area too much creating a cave-like appearance.

 

8. What’s the difference between different types of paint finishes and which finish works best where?

* Flat finishes have no shine, making them ideal for hiding minor surface imperfections. While traditional flat finishes are not usually stain-resistant, Duraline Mattklad is designed to provide maximum stain resistance while maintaining a beautiful flat finish.

* Eggshell or velvet finishes work in just about any room. They are easier to clean than flat finishes and offer a soft glow that warms up any room.

* Satin or semi-gloss finishes are easy to clean and are good for highlighting architectural details. They work well in kitchens, baths, and on doors and trim.

* Gloss finishes are shiny and scrubable, so they are perfect for doors, trim and specialty uses.

* Sheen terminologies vary by manufacturer. Please see your Duraline dealer to view actual sheens.

 

9. What is the difference between oil-based and water-based paint, and what are the advantages of each?

Alkyd, or oil-based paint penetrates wood better than latex (water-based) paint and won’t stick when you keep your doors and windows shut for the winter. For the bulk of most jobs, latex (water-based) paint is the better choice. It dries faster, doesn’t yellow and can be cleaned up with soap and water when you break for the day.

 

10. How do I determine the amount of paint I’ll need for a particular job?

The first step is to add the width of all walls in the room together. Multiply this sum by the height of one wall from floor to ceiling. Take this total number and subtract the total area of your doors, windows, archways, etc. to get the exact area of wall space you will paint. A flat surface usually requires 7—8 square metres per litre. Take into account the number of coats you will need to do the job right. Blue and yellow are hard colours to cover up with just one coat.

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This section with kind permission from Duraline’s Monthly Decorating Tips.

 

1. What is the best way to decide which colour is best for my room?

 

The first step is determining your colour scheme by examining your existing furniture, window treatments, and other accessories (or shop for these items first). Choose your favorite colours in these items and visit your paint dealer to get coordinating colour chips. Look at the colour chips in the daylight and at night so you will see how lighting will affect your colour choices. As a last resort, you might want to buy a quart of your chosen colour and test it on one of your walls.

 

2. My room has a chair rail and I am using two colours. Which one goes where?

 

If you want an open, airy look, always paint the portion of the wall below the chair rail with the darker colour. This allows the lighter colour to dominate.