New paint, window shutters and cabinetry helped to transform a main bedroom.
The project
I have just completed painting and finishing off a bedroom. I repainted the walls in Lexicon 1/4 strength low sheen, the floors were painted in satin black, skirting boards, architrave and windows and door in satin white.
I have also added a new bed, purchased a flat pack wardrobe, made coat hooks, shutters, up cycled a bedside drawers and made a floating picture frame.
Steps
Step 1
Removed old skirting boards and patched area.
Washed and painted walls. Four coats were required to cover the original paint.
Sanded, washed and painted three coats of satin black on the floor.
Step 2
Cut, paint and install new skirting boards.
Paint door and windows.
Step 3
Make and install coat hooks.
Assemble and install bed and mattress.
Assemble and install wardrobe.
Install picture.
Tools and materials
Materials used in this project:
- Low-sheen 1/4 strength Dulux Lexicon paint
- Flat white paint for ceiling
- Low-sheen white paint for architrave, skirting, windows and door
- Satin black paint for floors
- Tasmanian Oak and Pine for picture frame
- Skirting boards.
Tools used in this project:
- Paint rollers
- Paint brushes
- Various power tools.
