Painting everywhere white which make gives a feeling of space

platforminc · 18 Dec 2017

Hi All.

I am refurbing my house, it has 4 bedrooms / 1 study / 1 lounge / 1 family/living area which is open plan to the kitchen, at the moment since the walls have just been skimmed, I have used white leyland paint which is suitable for new plaster as a mist coat/first coat.

I am looking for a white paint which glows or will liven the place up, I am a bit wary of using silk as I do not want any imperfections to be in my face, so i am happy with a Matt finish.

Any ideas on which kind of paint ?

Thanks in advance.

Robbie uk · 18 Dec 2017

Tikkurila Optiva Colour, in white is very nice and white. Not a bad price either.

dcdec · 18 Dec 2017

Robbie whats the Tikkurila like to use and where do you buy it from?

Doggit · 21 Dec 2017

Or you could go for Dulux Matt, and make sure your light bulbs are up to scratch.

platforminc · 21 Dec 2017

Light bulbs in what sense, brightness / less bright ?

Doggit said:
Or you could go for Dulux Matt, and make sure your light bulbs are up to scratch.

Doggit · 21 Dec 2017

You want to go for a cool white led bulb, and that will enhance the walls etc. Brightness will be down to you, so dimmables, or sunglasses; your choice.

platforminc · 21 Dec 2017

Thanks very much for this.
How about rooms where i am using just pendant lights ?

Doggit said:
You want to go for a cool white led bulb, and that will enhance the walls etc. Brightness will be down to you, so dimmables, or sunglasses; your choice.

Doggit · 21 Dec 2017

You're just going to have to look for equivalent lights, and a electrical trade shop will be better than somewhere like B&Q that has more halogen bulbs than leds.

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Painting everywhere white which make gives a feeling of space

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