A coat of FRESH paint can make everything it touches look brand new.
Green is one of the colors set in 2022 by the 2022 storm as we look for shades to improve our mood.
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But no matter what you think, you don’t want to pay the price through your nose.
Here’s how to freshen up your space at a lower cost.
DIG BOOKING: Head over to Homebase and you can get two 2.5L Dulux Standard Colored Emulsion jars, including shades like mint and emerald macaroons, for £34. Normal price, £20 a pot .
Wilko has two 2.5L pots for walls and matte ceilings for £22. Usually £14 each. Popular shades include cozy gray, summer blue, and dreamy choc.
CHECK THE SUPERMARKETS: At Asda, a 5l pot painted Brilliant White Silk Emulsion by Johnstone is reduced from £16 to £12.
ALL IS MIXED: Get shades from more expensive brands for a fraction of the price using a paint mixing service. Leyland SDM Stores uses computers to mix colors in a variety of paints and brands, including Dulux Trade, Leyland Trade, Little Greene and Paint Library. Homebase also offers color matching services. Save even more by reusing the same color in different spaces, instead of having to buy different paints.
EARN MONEY AS YOU SPEND: When you buy paints and brushes at Homebase via topcashback.co.uk/homebase, you can get up to 3.3% cashback. At B&Q you can get up to 4% through topcashback.co.uk/b-and-q.
BRUSH YOUR SKILLS: Read the basics of painting, such as how to use tape and how to make corners. Invest in quality brushes and rollers.
GET your jacket: If you’re repainting an existing color, you can reapply a coat if the surface is in good condition.
DO NOT PLAY IN: Get the right paint. Experiment with tester pots under different lights and side by side with different shades.
- PRICE is exact at the time of shooting. Offers and offers are subject to availability.
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