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Painted wall panels

How to paint wall panels

Wall panels in need of a new look? Here’s how you can transform them quickly and easily.

Wall panels are a great feature in any space and when looked after, they can add character and interest to your room. With Simply Refresh you can give your wall panels a colorful makeover that will elevate your home’s style.

You’ll need:

Simply Refresh for wall panels
Paint stirrer
Paint tray
Brush
Roller
Dustsheets
Sand paper and sanding block
Masking tape
Cloth
Sponge
Degreaser

Prepare

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Sanding wall panels

Get started by protecting your working area. If your panels are already painted, give them a gentle sand to remove any loose or flaky paint and make the surface porous. For the main parts of the panels, use a sanding block to achieve a smooth and consistent finish and then switch to just using sand paper for any parts that are difficult to reach.
Remove any dust and give them a wipe down with degreaser and leave to dry.
Mask up along the floor or where your paneling meets skirting, flooring, walls or ceiling.

Paint

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Painting wall panels

Give your Dulux paint a good stir and pour it into the paint tray.
Start by painting in and around all the detail of your panelling with a brush then switch to a roller for larger surfaces. To see how long you need to leave your panels to dry, simply check the back of the tin for a recommended time.

Top tip: In between coats, simply put your brush and roller in a plastic bag to keep them moist, so you can use them again for you next coat without having to give them a wash.
Give your panels their second coat and wait for them to dry again.

Clean

Remove as much paint as you can from your brush, roller and tray.
Give them a thorough wash in water, there’s no need to use white spirit, as Simply Refresh is water based.
Firmly close the paint tin and store in a dry and frost-free environment.