You don't need to go big to give your home a refresh
, again buy the amount you need in one go to ensure it’s all from the same batch and therefore, the exact same shade. To calculate how much paint you’ll need, measure ceilings and walls to get the total surface area and allow for two coats of paint.
++ Before you start tiling and painting, take the time to do the prep. Yep, it can be boring but it's important if your end result is going to look professional. This means priming the surface so with tiles, your tile adhesive doesn't lose moisture as this will cause your tiles to start to loosen; with paint, it means the wall absorbs the paint well. Also make sure the surface is clean and free of dust, grease and flaky plaster.
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