Rust-Oleum Dark Grey Furniture Paint in Gloss Finish - Graphite 750ml

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However, contrast can also be pulled off well with lighter colours. Painting mouldings and doors can be a really good way of bringing colour into the room – especially if you have white walls like in the image below. Since grey doesn't show dirt, you can go longer between deep cleanings. Greys stay looking cleaner longer. Alternatively, for a bolder aesthetic, go all out by choosing a skirting board colour that stands out intensely against your walls and/or floors. Create a striking contemporary look by twinning primary coloured skirting boards with walls and floors in shades of grey. A paint brush is often preferred as it can paint to full skirting board up to the edge. Paint brushes come in two main forms; natural bristle and synthetic. As the name would suggest, natural bristle paint brushes are made from natural sources such as animal hair. They are designed for use with oil-based paints and due to their split ends that can achieve a non-streak finish. They cannot be used with water-based paints as they will absorb the water. A synthetic bristle paint brush is made of nylon, polyester or a mix of both and is perfect for use with water-based paints.

TOP TIP: We'd still recommend this step, even if you are painting your skirting boards the same colour as your walls, as you might want to use a paint with a more durable finish, than the paint you have used on your wall. 4. Apply your paint

A word of caution, colour contrast is an important tool when generating a colour dynamic, so don’t allow the continuity to go too far and overpower the room – it still needs to be balanced with some contrast. Finally, if you have a period home and want to keep your skirting boards looking like natural wood, you can go for a wood-stain paint and have the dado and picture rails to match. Oil or water-based paint? How Do You Get the Best Finish with Satinwood Paint? For the best finish with satinwood paint, make sure the surface is clean and well-prepared. Use a high-quality brush or roller and apply the paint in thin, even coats. Allow sufficient drying time between coats for the best result. Once the primer is dry, lightly sand the skirting boards with fine sandpaper. This will give your paintwork a smooth finish. Painting your skirting in asimilar colourpalette to the rest of the room looks really striking, adding depth andlayering to the space," comments Ann Marie Cousins.

To understand which colours work well together and create a cohesive look, you can use a colour wheel. A colour wheel is a tool which helps you understand how colours relate to each other (like a compass for colours). For the most polished and integrated look, consider using grey walls that match or coordinate with your grey skirting boards. You can either paint skirting boards using a paint brush or a mini-roller, depending on what you prefer. A mini-roller is a 4" roller that is ideal for achieving a spray-like finish, although it is only ideal for flat skirting boards. The examples we have looked at so far feature colour palettes that are already using the skirting board colour elsewhere in the room, but what if you want to introduce a completely new colour? Without upsetting the colour scheme to much, one of the best ways of doing it is to introduce a new colour which is to introduce either a similar shade or tone of a colour in your room.

The next thing you must consider when choosing a paint is whether to use a water-based paint or an oil-based paint. These two forms of paint vary in terms of the solvent they use to dry the paint.