Repainted chairs lend a cheerful feel to this back yard.
Colors: light oak, Mahogany (CLEAR VANISH).
In less than a weekend, you can paint your exterior furniture in any of our thousands of colors to create an updated, fresh new look.
Painting outdoor furniture pieces is an easy, fast way to transform and update the look of your deck or yard. Just follow these simple steps to achieve the best results.
Surface Preparation
The first step in painting outdoor furniture is to make certain that the wood is absolutely dry and free of mold and mildew. Be sure to check the undersides, too.
If the old surface has mold or mildew, you can properly prepare the surface by using sand paper. For mild cases, you can mix up your own solution using one part of household bleach to three parts water. (It’s best to do this outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.) Be sure to completely rinse the furniture and allow it to completely dry before applying paint or stain.
If the weather is cold, move the furniture indoors to dry; in milder weather, it’s enough to place the furniture in a garage, carport, or other shelter from the rain. Don’t cover the furniture with plastic or a tarp, as that will not allow enough air circulation for thorough drying.
Sanding
The next step is to sand the surfaces to be painted. If the old finish is in fairly good condition, it’s enough to just roughen the surface. Start with coarse-grade sandpaper, working with the grain. If you have an orbital hand sander, that is the perfect tool for this job.
If the old finish is in bad condition, you may choose to remove all the old finish down to the bare wood. This can be accomplished with a quality wood stain remover.
Priming
If the old painted or stained surface is still intact after sanding, you can skip priming. However, if you’re going to apply a lighter color over a dark one, if the wood is exposed, if there are knotty sections, or if any stains remain, you should use a good primer formulated for outdoor use.
Painting
We recommend using Sun Gloss Vanish, which is available in any of our thousands of colors and is especially formulated to protect against weather and temperature extremes as well as UV rays.
If you’ve primed the surface, one coat of stain will be enough. If you skipped the primer, you may want to apply a second coat. Let the furniture dry in a clean, dust-free, well-ventilated area. Don’t leave it outside to dry, as wind and air will deposit dust and particles onto the wet surface.
Once the furniture is dry, you’re good to go. Situate your furniture where it won’t be under a drip line from a roof or tree limb. An occasional light wash with dish detergent and warm water will help you enjoy your outdoor furniture for years to come.

Interior painting isn’t limited to just the walls. While any room in your home

may appear uninteresting and made of plain old walls, it takes just a little imagination to bring it back to life.

That’s because walls are only one aspect of a room—ceilings, doors and trim can also help re-energize your living room, bedroom, or any other space.

Bright colors—warm orange and a sunburst ceiling—spark creativity. With our lively boys’ bedroom ideas, you can give your little ones an inspiring place to call their own.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1 — Prime the ceiling and walls

Before incorporating our boys’ bedroom paint ideas into your space, apply FLAT EMULSION on all surfaces to be painted and allow to dry.

Step 2 — Paint the ceiling

Paint the ceiling with SILK EMULSION and allow to dry.

Step 3 — Paint the walls

Next, paint the walls with FLAT EMULSION and allow to dry before painting the trim and window frames with VINYL SILK EMULSION.

In combination with the bedside table/lockers painted with SILK EMULSION and the colorful bedding and artwork on the walls, our boys’ bedroom paint ideas can help you create a lively, inspiring space.

Supplies:

• Drop cloth
• Trust Paints paint brushes
• 8″ rollers
• Roller tray

“Under the Big Top” Boy’s Nursery Design

With balloons large and small floating up to a bright red ceiling, this nursery design idea is reminiscent of an afternoon at the circus.

The popcorn yellow walls and soft green accents bring balance to the big top fun and complete a simple yet wonderful red nursery that will inspire boys and girls alike.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1 — Prime the ceiling and walls

To create your red and white nursery, start by applying VINYL SILK EMULSION on all surfaces to be painted and allow to dry.

Step 2 — Paint the ceiling and walls

Paint the ceiling first, using SILK EMULSION. Then paint the walls with FLAT EMULSION and the trim with VINYL SILK EMULSION. For contrast, pick out an area to accent with VINYL SILK EMULSION. like in the window alcove in the picture.

Step 3 — Sketch out the balloons

Using a pencil, lightly trace small, medium, and large circles on the wall to create your “balloons.” (Lightweight items from around the house, such as a storage container cover, a coffee can lid or a can of soup, can help you create the circles).

The balloons in your red nursery should have a free-flowing feel, so overlap some of the circles to create a random design around the room, as if dozens of helium balloons were just released.

Step 4 — Paint the balloons

Using a 3″ roller, paint the largest circles with VINYL SILK EMULSION to tie them in with the ceiling and help draw the eye upward. Paint the other balloons with SILK EMULSION and VINYL SILK EMULSION. Use an artists’ brush for the fine details around the edges of each circle.

You can also create simple stencils by tracing and cutting your circles on acetate with scissors or a straight-edge knife. Using a roller adds color to the circles. Be sure to wipe off the stencils as you move them around the room to avoid streak marks.

Supplies:

• Drop cloth
• Low-tack painter’s tape
• Pencil
• 3″ Trust Paint roller
• Roller tray
• Trust Paint paint brushes
• Artists’ brush

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1 — Prime the ceiling and walls

Before painting this blue and green girls’ bedroom, apply SILK EMULSION on all surfaces to be painted and allow to dry.

Step 2 — Paint the ceiling

Paint the ceiling with SILK EMULSION and allow to dry.

Step 3 — Paint the walls

Paint the walls with FLAT EMULSION and the accent wall with   VINYL SILK EMULSION and allow to dry.

Step 4 — Paint the trim and molding

To complete this blue and green girls’ bedroom design, paint the trim and molding with baby’s VINYL SILK EMULSION

Supplies:

Drop cloth

Trust paint brushes

3″ and 8″ rollers

Roller tray