Note: For a visual of the steps below outlining how to prepare and paint kitchens and living rooms, please reference the PDF flowchart.

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1. Using a soft cloth, wipe the walls down using Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner or mild detergent and warm water
   1. Use Sugar Soap to remove any grease and oils from around the cooking area
2. Fill all dents, defects and holes using Selleys Rapid Filla and lightly sand
3. Use No More Gaps on any cracks between the walls and skirtings and/or scotias
4. Sand old enamel paints with 220 grit sandpaper (often used in older kitchens)
5. Spot prime using Resene Quick Dry (D45)
6. Apply Resene Sureseal (D42) to any water stains or ink marks
7. Paint options:
   1. We recommend 2 coats of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen standard (D311) or Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom (D311K) *These products are also excellent for bathrooms and laundries.
   2. Alternatively, apply 2 coats of Resene Zylone Sheen or Resene Zylone Sheen Zero (no added VOCs) (D302) or Resene Decorator Low Sheen (T5)

Note: An average open plan kitchen and living room will use 4-6 litres of paint. For more information on products, view the Product Data Sheet referred to in ( ) after the product name. Decorator products are recommended for trade use only.

Notes:

• Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is our best system as it is more hardwearing and easier to apply than Resene Zylone Sheen or Resene Lumbersider (D34) and much more so than Resene Zylone 20 (D37).

• As there are invariably shared walls it is important to use a paint that performs well in all areas. Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is the best in this situation.

• Most modern kitchens have good ventilation and glass, tiled or stainless splashbacks in cooking areas. This means that a solventborne system is now not normally required.

• Grease and oil must be removed prior to repainting using Sugar Soap or a strong kitchen cleaner, such as ‘Jif’.

• When dealing with ceilings it is important to remember that steam from kettles and cooking may become a problem for flat ceiling paints. Resene Zylone 20 and Resene SpaceCote Flat (D314) are much tougher than Resene Ceiling Paint (D305) and are recommended particularly in the kitchen area but should be avoided for walls that may require regular cleaning.

• Use Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom (D310K) semi-gloss waterborne enamel on trim and joinery in bathrooms, kitchens and other wet areas. For a higher gloss finish use Resene Enamacryl (D309) gloss waterborne enamel.

Key accessories essential to complete the job

• 220 grit zinc sterate sandpaper
• 35-50mm PAL Legend or Haydn Genius brush and/or cutting in brush
• PAL No.1 roller sleeve
• Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner (Concentrate)
• Roller handle and roller tray
• Selleys No More Gaps
• Selleys Rapid Filla

Add ons – to make the job easier or quicker

• 220 grit zinc sterate sandpaper
• 35-50mm PAL Legend or Haydn Genius brush and/or a cutting in brush
• PAL No.1 roller sleeve
• Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner (concentrate)
• Roller handle and paint tray
• Selleys No More Gaps
• Selleys Rapid Filla

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