b'inspiring interiorsMasterStroke DIYLead the way Hallways and stairwells are often overlooked, yet they hold the potential to be some of the most dynamicspacesinourhomes.Choosebold colours like Resene Galliano or Resene Sushi to createvibranttransitionsbetweenrooms, making these passageways feel intentional and engaging and highlight bannisters and trims with contrasting paint colours for added definition.1: Lightly sand and clean the tiles and grout.Transform these spaces into lively connections that draw the eye and uplift your mood.Resene ReseneGalliano SushiResene ReseneClockwork Orange UltramarineAbove: This curved central staircase is Right: Intent on a design that ignites a sensepainted in Resene Ultramarine, a bright of joy and surprise, homeowner andblue from the Resene Beyond The Sea designer Angela Godenho chose Resenepalette. The colour was chosen for its2: Apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Clockwork Orange for the stairwell in her1980s pop art blue hue and is visible toSureseal to the tiles and grout and leave it home. This bold statement hue leads theguests as soon as they walk through theto dry. Use a cutting in brush for the edges way to the next floor creating a warm glowdoor, offering a playful yet period-against the walls in Resene Quarter Thorndonappropriate burst of colour. Thetop tip and grout, then a roller for the tiles.Cream. Project by Simplify and Amplify, surrounding walls are painted in ReseneRefresh old laminate and www.simplifyandamplifydesign.co.nz, imageAlabaster. Project by homeownermelamine surfaces by by Anna McLeod. Nadine, image by Brenda Ngatai. painting over them. Prime tile 3: Apply two coats of Resene Walk-on first with Resene Laminate and Melamine Primer to help the topcoats stick.re-style paint to the tiles and grout. Georgia Bews revivestired tiles with a simple paint job.R ipping up and replacing bathroom floorRepainting tiles is a project that suits all skill4: Carefully mask around the grout and paint tilesiscostlyandtimeconsuming.levels, though you do need to make sure you Paintingthemisanaffordablewayofpreparethetilesproperlytohelpthepaint updating your tiles almost instantly and, in theadhere to the surface. For floor tiles, thoroughlyon Resene Walk-on in your grout colour.Use durable ResenerightResenecolour,canevenmakeyourcleanoffmouldwithReseneMoss&Mould SpaceCote for busy roomsbathroomfeelbigger.Itsalsoapractical,Killer, then, lightly sand the tiles.Clean well and in your home to keep yourtemporarysolutionifyouhaveamajorallow to dry before painting. Apply a coat of walls looking good. renovation planned for later but your tiles needResene Waterborne Sureseal pigmented sealer. The fifth wallattention right now. Lightlysand,wipethenapplytwocoatsof Whyleaveceilingsplainwhentheycanaddyou prefer the soothing tones of nature, theResene Resene ReseneWalk-onflooringandpavingpaintin drama and interest to your interiors? Painted orallure of pastels or bold statements that turnAlabaster Soft Apple your chosen colour to the grout and tiles. Once stained ceilings create unexpected visual impact,heads,letResenehelpyoutellyourhomesResene QuarterResene dry, mask off the grout and use a small artists whetherthroughboldchoiceslikeResenestory, one room at a time.Dutch White Plan B brush to paint the grout with Resene Walk-on.5: Apply Resene Concrete Wax waterborne Resene QuarterResene Colorwood Artemis for a moody, cocooning effect or softerThorndon Cream Natural SealwithReseneConcreteWaxwaterbornesatin glaze to the tiles and grout as an finishes like Resene Colorwood Natural for asatin glaze. We used Resene Alabaster for theadded layer of protection.rustic, airy charm. With the rise of the colourResene Above left: Using a colour drenching approach,tiles and Resene Jumbo for the grout. Resene Resene Resenedrenching trendpainting everything in a roomtop tip Artemis this bedroom ceiling is painted in the sameThis same technique can be used on wall orAlabaster Jumbo Jacartaone colournow is your chance to enhanceIf you need help choosing yourcaptivating teal blue, Resene Plan B, as thebench tiles, and, for an even quicker refresh if that fifth wall! A coloured ceiling also draws thecolours, ask your Resene ColorShopwalls creating a cosy, cocooning feel. Project byyour tiles still look good, you could just paintFor full step-by-step instructions on painting or reseller staff, book a Resenehomeowner Nadine, image by Brenda Ngatai. your tiled floor scan the QR code or visit eye upward, enhancing the rooms architecturalcolour consultation, free in-store orAbove: This living room ceiling, stained in Resenethe grout.www.masterstrokebyresene.com/tile-grout.details while making the entire space feel morevirtually or a paid at-home visit atColorwood Natural and finished in Resene cohesive and intentional.www.resene.com/colourconsult orAquaclear, offers warmth and cosiness to thestep-by-stepFrom the walls that frame your space to theAsk a Resene Colour Expert freespace. Doors painted in Resene Soft Apple and ceilings that top it off, intentional colours andonline, www.resene.com/colourexpert.walls in Resene Quarter Dutch White. 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