When it comes to having your house painted, communication is key. While you might have a clear image of the home you want, how do you translate this vision to your decorator? Here’s a handy guide to transform your house into your dream home.
Do your research
Before picking off the first name you find on Google, ask people you know and trust for some recommendations. Do they know any decorators? Have they had their place re-decorated recently? How was their experience?
If you love the way a friend’s house has been painted, ask them for the contact details for their decorator.
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Make sure you see some samples of the decorator's work before you hire them. Even better, ask for examples of work in a similar style and budget to what you have in mind!
Meet your decorator
The stronger the relationship between you and your decorator, the more likely they are to understand your vision and see it through to reality. Arrange a convenient time for the decorator to meet in person and discuss your ideas.
Schedule a visit to your home. This will not only allow your decorator to see the scope of the project but also allow you to explain exactly what you want and point out any specific details. Be sure to identify with your decorator any ‘difficult’ areas such as cracked, old or damp walls that may need special treatment, and ensure that any water leaks are fixed before you start redecorating.
Show them what you want
While explaining is important, words can only take you so far. Showing your decorator exactly what you want painted is the best way to make sure they get it right.
This is where the Dulux Visualizer App comes in handy. It allows you to create a virtual impression of what your room will look like once it’s painted, so you can easily share your colour and product ideas with your decorator before they start painting.
If you’re unsure about exactly what colour will look best, try out the Dulux Colour Play Testers to help finalise your decision. Available in over 2,060 colours and colour sets, the Dulux Colour Play Testers lets you test out colours on your wall before you decide on the paint colour.
Budget before you commit
Getting a decorator is an investment but it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. Before you commit to hiring them, give yourself peace of mind that you’re paying the right price for the job by budgeting the project yourself. Calculate how much paint you’ll need and how much it will cost before getting any quotes.
The online Dulux Paint Calculator can help you do this in seconds. Once you’ve found your chosen paint on the Dulux website, simply type in the dimensions of your room, along with the number or doors and windows, and the calculator will do all the hard work for you.
Article contributed by Dulux. All photos courtesy of Dulux.
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