This home office wall was in desperate need of a refresh. With peeled paint, stubborn glue residue and a flat white finish that did little to inspire, the space felt more tired than productive. And when you’re working from home, creating a productive space can be exactly what you need to get the most out of your 9 to 5.
Here’s how we repaired this wall and transformed this home office with a bold feature wall.
Step 1:
We began by cleaning the wall to remove any dust and grime from its surface. Then, we inspected the wall to assess the extent of damage that needed to be repaired.
The wall had extensive glue damage. Paint had been peeled and there was ample glue residue left behind.
Step 2:
To start the repair process, we first sanded the wall with 120 grit sandpaper to remove as much of the glue residue as possible.
Step 3:
Next, we used Selleys Spakfilla Rapid to fill the holes in the wall
Step 4:
Once the Selleys Spakfilla Rapid was dry, we sanded the wall to create a smooth, even surface for priming and painting.
Step 5:
Now that the wall had been repaired, we masked around the trims and wall edges with masking tape to ensure that our feature wall has crisp, clean lines.
Step 6:
Because the glue had stained the wall in several areas, we needed to ensure these stains did not show through our top coat. For this, we are using Dulux Precision High Opacity Stain Blocker.
We applied 1x coat to the wall, first cutting in around the edges of the wall before rolling.
Step 7:
After allowing the primer to dry, we the first coat of Dulux Wash & Wear in Porter’s Paints Sea Breeze, again cutting in around the wall edges before rolling and allowed it to dry completely.
We then applied our second and third coat using the same method.
Step 8:
Finally, once our third and final coat of paint was dry, we removed the masking tape to reveal our fresh new feature wall.
With a few simple steps and the right products, this once uninspiring wall is now a vibrant feature that lifts the entire room. It’s proof that a fresh coat of paint (and some prep work) can go a long way in creating a space that feels energising, focused and ready for whatever the workday throws at you.
Visit your local Inspirations Paint store to get everything you need to not only repair a wall but transform it into a statement piece in your home.
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