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How to switch from dark to light colours on your walls


Looking for a stylish makeover that will brighten up your space with colour that lasts? With the EasyCare® Washable & Tough paint, it’s simple to go from dark to light colours and keep them clean.

With EasyCare® Washable & Tough paint, you can redecorate with lighter colours and there’s no need to worry about hiding stains. The tough, washable finish of EasyCare® means you can wipe off stains easily, leaving clean walls with colour that lasts.

Transform your walls from dark to light with our simple step-by-step guide.

You will need:

  • A roller and tray
  • Sandpaper
  • Polycell Polyfilla
  • Primer
  • Dulux EasyCare® Paint

Follow these steps:

  1. See your colour ideas come to life with the free Dulux Visualizer App https://duluxzim.postt.co.za/the-dulux-visualizer-app/.
  2. Use the mess-free and easy-to-use Dulux Roller Testers [https://duluxzim.postt.co.za/dulux-roller-tester/] to see exactly how colours will look in your room and select a winning shade.
  3. Next, for a smooth finish, prepare your walls by filling and sanding any cracks or holes and masking along skirting and door frames. Apply two coats of primer with a roller then leave to dry before painting your top coats.
  4. Apply a minimum of two coats of EasyCare®, painting in Ws and Ms with your roller for even coverage.

Need some more inspiration? Explore these three light colour combinations.

Pair tones of grey with pops of colour

These subtle grey tones ooze effortless luxury and create the perfect backdrop for statement furniture. Add a touch of warmth with fresh mints and muted yellows. Finish the look with geometric accessories and a mix of textures, like a contemporary coffee table on wheels, a woven pouffe or a metallic floor lamp. With EasyCare’s stain resistant formula, it’s easy to keep these light walls looking their best, so you can enjoy a practical and beautiful room.

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Create a setting to unwind with blues and greys

Create a paradise to relax in with a dusty blue feature wall. Pair with a soft grey on an alternate wall for the ultimate soothing effect. Complete this laid-back feel with blue and cream cushions, a fluffy rug and fresh forestry in clay pots.

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Create zones in an open plan space

A great way to subtly define areas in an open plan room and make individual spaces feel more welcoming is using different colours. Achieve instant coziness by using our Colour of the Year 2018 – Pictured Rocks with 2019’s Creme Brulee. These muted and versatile tones are ideal to pair with chic woody furniture and luxurious tasseled blankets.

EasyCare® paint is durable, so you can wipe away stains repeatedly and still have bright, long-lasting colour that stays as beautiful as when you first painted it.

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