b'wet area wiseLeft: For a seamless connection from wall to splashback, paint both in the same Resene colour and have glass installed over the splashback area for extra protection and a gloss contrast. Or choose a tonal variation or a bold contrasting colour for your splashback and ask your supplier to use Resene ArmourX IF 503 to paint the back of your glass ready for installation. This kitchen features a splashback and walls in Resene Half Emerge for a cohesive look.Below: If you have existing neutral tiles but your room is looking a little dull, you can liven it up by applying an interesting Resene colour above it. Look for colour ideas that are warm and inviting or fresh and optimistic for a quick energy boost when you have a busy day. These walls are painted in Resene High Tea. Projects by Nicole VanAbove and left: Resene Frozen Ruler, www.nicolevanruler.com. and Resene White accentuatethe ornate tile colours in this compact bathroom, whilelending it light without brightness. Project by Megan Toms, www.allaboutkitchens.co.nz. Right: Low sheen finishes in bathrooms keep them from feeling too cold and glary, as does working with muted, soft colour palettes, given additional brightness with mirrors and lighting. This powder room features walls in Resene Toast. Project by Carlene Duffy, www.cedarandsuede.com.au, Resene image by Mindi Cool.Half SauvignonResene Resene ReseneHalf Wan White Pot PourriToastResenePattens BlueResene top tip using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Spanish WhiteBathroom over most wall surfaces and workReseneIf you want to paint over tiles, take a sample Resene into your local Resene ColorShop to getwith a glossier finish such as Resene LustacrylTop tips BiscayHalf Tea expert advice on the best paint system forKitchen & Bathroom on trim or accent areasResene Paint Expert Jay Sharples says Resene your tile surface. If you dont have a sample,andReseneSpaceCoteFlatKitchen&the main factors to consider with Secrets take in a clear photo. Most floor and wallBathroom on the ceiling. painted surfaces in wet areas like Resene tiles can be painted over once they haveInstead of bright white, try a more mid-tonedkitchens, bathrooms and laundries, are Half Emerge been thoroughly cleaned and given a coat ofneutral, like Resene Spanish White or Resenetemperature, air flow and humidity. Resene Resene Waterborne Sureseal. Tiles insideHis top tips to tackle these are:Paint is a durable and user-friendly choiceSilver Chalice touch more colour try Resene Half Sauvignonyour shower arent suitable for painting. Half Tea, or opt for a darker colour like Resene Resene as your background with a painted stencilledHalf Forest Green with a neutral trim in ReseneTreat surfaces to be painted with for decorating functional wet area roomsHigh Tea design in pastel Resene Pattens Blue. FinishConsider your colours Half Scotch Mistand use good lighting andResene Moss & Mould Killer and Resene Half your painted splashback with a glass cover formirrors for the brightness you need. clean surfaces before painting with like kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Forest Green an easy-clean finish and a touch of shine. Awhite-on-whitecolourschemecanbeaUsingshadeswithwarmundertoneslikeResene Interior Paintwork Cleaner.tempting choice in kitchens and bathrooms, If you do choose a tile finish for a functionalmustard yellows, oranges and reds on bathroomPrepare plasterboard with Resene I nfunctionalareaslikekitchensandFunction with flair highly functionalfeature such as a splashback, consider keepingbased on the notion it will look crisp and clean.walls can make the room feel more humid andSureseal (waterborne or solventborne) bathrooms, surfaces need to be durable,Bathrooms and kitchens arethe colour to a classic neutral such as white orIn fact, by using just white, you can end up witha little confined, while sour shades of green canto protect against moisture.wipeable and moisture-proof while lookingplacessochoosingproductswithadurableoff-white. Youre less likely to go off the coloura room that feels cold and glary, particularlybequiteunflatteringundersomeartificialProtect surfaces with the Resene good and fitting cohesively into your homesfinish,liketheReseneKitchen&Bathroomover time, avoidingexpensive removal. Instead,in a windowless bathroom or toilet, or anylights. On the other hand, darker shades canKitchen & Bathroom range with overall interior design. range of paints is important, but it need notyou can easily and affordably update the wallsroom with bright, artificial light.be more forgiving of splashes and marks. added anti-bacterial silver and the Takecareusingalotofhard-to-replacemean you have to cut back on creativity. and cabinetry around the tiles with paint asUsing a high-gloss finish can also accentuateTrysubtler,freshercolourslikeResenemould protection of MoulDefender.surfaces, such as laminate, melamine or tiles,For example, try a faux-tile effect paintedyour tastes change. glare and harsh light in a bathroom so considerFrozen, Resene Wax Flower, Resene SecretsAvoid long hot showers for seven days after painting. If you cant use as chances are your tastes will change in a fewsplashback. Keep it classicYoucanevenpaintoveroldlaminateoror Resene Pot Pourri, and bring bolder colouran alternate shower, limit shower years and a makeover can become costly andandsimplewithsubtlemelamine cabinetry thats looking dated for ainto your room with accessories like towels,time and carefully wipe walls to time-consuming. checkerboardsquaresinsimple but highly effective way to update yourbathmats and soap dispensers.remove excess moisture.WiththerightpreparationandReseneResene Kitchen & Bathroomkitchen or bathroom. Simply clean the surface,Check you have adequate products, a painted finish is hard-wearing, easierLustacrylsemi-glosstintedthen apply one coat of Resene Laminate andResene Resene ventilation in your bathroom to and less expensive to do and simple to update intoReseneAlabasterandMelamine Primer, followed by two coats of yourAlabaster Wax Flower avoid moisture buildup.Resene Resenethe future when you feel like a fresh new look. Resene Silver Chalice. For achosen topcoat colour. Finish with new handles.Half Scotch Mist Frozen32 byresene.co.nz If youre using a brighter or darker colour in your wet area that isnt available in the core kitchen and bathroombyresene.co.nz 33range, ask Resene ColorShop staff to add Resene MoulDefender to your paint for extra protection.'