Easter weekend decorating made easy

Diy over the holiday

Easter is traditionally the time of year when homes across the UK get a fresh lick of paint and the DIY season really gets underway. But with so many jobs to do from spring cleaning cupboards to tackling the garden it can be a daunting task. So if you’re looking for some motivation to help you get started, a weekend room makeover can be just the job to kick off that long list of chores.

If you have a room that’s looking tired and in need of a revamp, a coat of paint is one of the quickest and easiest ways to give it a new lease of life. So whether you want to go for a completely different look or simply freshen up your existing paintwork, you can easily tackle the job over a couple of days, leaving you some free time to enjoy the extended break!

Getting started:

Crown’s new Easy to Open, Easy to Pour pack gives you an easy start to your decorating project. Available in both Crown’s Easyclean and Kitchen & Bathroom emulsion, the new square shaped pack features a twist top lid which makes opening the paint simple. When you come to pour out your paint into a paint kettle or roller tray, the clever design means there’s virtually no mess, so you can say goodbye to those accidental drips and splatters. And less mess means less paint is wasted, making the new pack more economical to use too!

For paint that’s hard wearing and looks great in any room, Crown’s Easyclean emulsion is a perfect choice. This tough multi surface paint is suitable for painting on walls, ceilings, wood and metal and is great for busy areas of the home such as the lounge or hallway where walls bear the battle scars of everyday family life. The collection of 30 colours, including 13 brand new contemporary neutrals and exciting strong shades, are perfect for a fast and simple decorating project. Whichever room you decide to makeover, you can rest assured that when creative little people decide to adorn the walls in their own special way, an impressive nine out of ten stains can be wiped out in minutes*.

* A survey of 100 consumers carried out in 2005 indicated that they thought 9 out of 10 types of stains can be removed more easily from Crown Easyclean paint than the competitor branded product.

Family rooms:

To create an oasis of calm in your lounge, stylish neutrals such as the delicate grey Silver Spoon or soft beige Cashmere Cuddle can add a touch of style. While bright tones like Orange Squash or Sticky Fingers can be used to inject some much needed colour into a pale colour scheme. Why not try painting one ‘feature’ wall in a strong shade to give a family room a new lease of life.

Children’s Bedrooms:

For an Under The Sea theme, paint the walls in Deep Sea Diver Easyclean emulsion and use fun stickers or stencils to bring creatures of the deep into the room. Or if you want to create a pink palace for your little princess, try teaming two contrasting shades of pink such as Mademoiselle and Cheeky Wink Easyclean emulsion with pretty accessories for a look that sure to get her imagination going!

Kitchens and Bathrooms:

For painting a kitchen or bathroom, a more specialist type of paint is needed for the job. Moisture and steam resistant Crown’s Kitchen & Bathroom emulsion is a hardwearing, cleanable emulsion with a mid-sheen finish and is specially designed for use on walls and ceilings. There are 24 shades to choose from, including four striking new shades: Dragonfly, Tree House, Choc Chip and Slate Grey. Tired kitchen cupboards can be given a revamp with Crown Cupboard Makeover Paint for a stunning new look. What’s more, its special formulation means you can start painting straight away without having to use a primer first!

So whatever type of decorating project you want to tackle, Crown has the right products, fantastic choice of colours, and helpful advice to make decorating even easier. Simply pick up our brand new Colour Guide in your nearest DIY store, or visit www.crownpaint.co.uk for all the latest colour and decorating advice and let Crown help you create a home you’ll love.