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My massive Hallway / Stairs Shakeover with Valspar Paint

Eeeeek, I went for it guys! I colour drenched the entire lower half of our hallway AND the staircase. I’m so glad I was brave because I love it so much.​ ​

I have used Valspar Paint colour Blue Fescue which is the loveliest muted blue/green. It really makes the stained glass colours pop, and also gives a welcoming feel to our entrance. I used the colours Tidy White on the upper walls and Downing Street on the radiator. I got all this mixed at my local B&Q. ​

I used Valspar Premium Wall/Ceiling Paint Matt Emulsion for the walls and panelling. I used Valspar Premium Wood/Metal in Eggshell finish, which is a low sheen but still highly durable. I painted this on the dado rail, skirting boards, door/window frame, doors, door frames, radiator and staircase.​

Valspar Paint provide a Pure Colour promise and consistent colour matching. Despite using different paint finishes, the colour and finish is beautifully consistent. I’ve used Valspar Premium paints before, so I’m also confident in their everyday durability. I have young children so having scrubbable paint is absolutely essential!​

My massive Hallway / Stairs Shakeover with Valspar Paint

The paint was such a dream to use

The coverage was also amazing. This project involved a LOT of areas to paint, and yet it didn’t take me too long because the paint was such a dream to use.  I used 5L tins of Matt Emulsion and 2.5L of Wood/Metal Paint and still had paint left in the tins!​ ​

Other learning from this project:​

💚 I lightly sanded all the woodwork and added 1 coat of Valspar primer before painting.  I didn’t need to prime the walls.​

💚 I used painters tape to protect the edges of the stair-runner​

💚 I used tinfoil around the edge of the paint tins to stop the paint clogging up the edges​

💚 I used an old carrier bag over the paint tray to save on cleaning up​

💚 Rollers/paint brushes were wrapped in cling-film while I took breaks from the project, again to save on cleaning​

💚 Using a plastic acetate sheet under a skirting board aids speedy painting!​

I’m really happy with this transformation, I’d love to hear what you think! 💚​

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The paint was such a dream to use
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