Australian House & Garden - April 2016_

Take the hassle out of painting. Shaynna Blaze reveals her top painting and style

tips for completing your next paint job in just eight weeks.

Prepping a paint

surface may seem

tedious but it will

make the job easier

and ensure your

paint lasts longer.

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Look everywhere for inspiration – friends’

homes, Pinterest, interiors magazines,

shop window displays – and start a

scrapbook. Then select your three favourite

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colour choices. I always start by establishing

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or moody and dramatic. For light and

bright choose cool-based neutrals; for a

more dramatic look, consider warm

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and family. Ask them to help you move

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P IS FOR PLANNING

When it comes to painting it’s all about the Ps:

Planning, Preparation and Precision! After all, there

is nothing worse than getting ready to paint and

realising that you’ve forgotten an important tool.

Make sure you use the Taubmans Paint Planner,

it does all the thinking for you to ensure your

shopping list includes everything you need.

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For loads of tips and advice on prepping and painting, check out

the range of how-to videos at http://www.taubmans.com.au/how-to

Aust. residents 18+ only. Max 1 entry per person. Ends 5pm AEDT 15/4/16. Keep receipt and product barcode. The Paint in 8 Project must take place at a residential premises owned by the entrant. Full terms and conditions and

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PLUS

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finished Taubmans Paint in 8

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