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September 2011

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In this issue ...• Dressing windows • Painting furniture • Make a Roman blind • Spring colour• DIY storage coffee table • DIY potting bench and more...

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Home-Dzine Online is written and compiled by Janice Anderssen. All projects in this issue, or any other issue, remain the property of Home-Dzine and Janice Anderssen, or the respective copyright holders, and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission.

Hands on with a Cheetah

Nancy and I were recently invited to the Bosch Media Day, which was held at the De Wildt Cheetah Centre just outside Pretoria. What a wonderful experience. It is sad that cheetahs have come to close to extinction, but good news that the De Wildt Cheetah Centre donate so much time and effort to restoring the balance. If you’re looking for somewhere to go on a weekend, I can definitely recommend http://www.dewildt.co.za for the whole family.

Don’t forget to drop us a line at any time (home-dzine@iburst.co.za) if there is a particular project you would like to tackle.

Enjoy!

Janice

a word or two

Byron getting ready to meet and greet visitors at the De Wildt Cheetah Centre

3DRESSINGWINDOWS

12DININGCHAIR MAKEOVER

15EMBROIDERED

NECKLACE

8MAKE YOUROWN ROMANBLINDS

CLICK HERE FORAUGUST 2011 WORKSHOPS

DIY DIVAS WORKSHOPSLAUNCHING AT

PORT ELIZABETH

19DIY STORAGE

COFFEE TABLE

25BATHROOM ONA BUDGET

41DIYPOTTING

BENCH

30PAINTING

FURNITURE

34 SPRINGCOLOUR

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INTERIOR DECORATING WORKSHOP

JOIN US ON SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBERCAPE TOWN & JOBURG

FOR A FULL DAY WORKSHOP

CAPE TOWN BOOKINGS JOBURG BOOKINGS

Cape Town topics include Furniture Layouts and Planning * Design elements * Colour * Art and Accessories *

Make your own sampleboard

Joburg topics includeElements of design * Basic upholstery techniques * Paint and paint techniques * Make

an upholstered ottoman to take home

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With so many designs to choose from, blinds offer a wide variety of practical ways to dress a window, whether you want to block out sunlight or have more privacy. But not everyone prefers the look of blinds on their own and this is where a pelmet or valance comes into play.

As a fixed item, pelmets allow you the option to hide curtain hardware without too much fuss for a modern or contemporary look.

Windows treatments are a wonderful way to introduce another element of design into a plain room.

A valance is a far more dressy and elegant way to finish off a window thathas blinds. You can be creative with the design and fabric you use to introduce colour, texture and pattern into any room in a home.

OPPOSITE PAGE: With fabric taken from the cushions, this stylish, pleated valance adds the finishing touch to a relaxedliving room.

ABOVE: Plain fabric with prominent pleats in a matching fabric balance the look.

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ABOVE: A combination of blinds and curtains is an elegant choice, which allows for the use of dress blinds, such as these simple roll-up versions that are held in place with tape.

RIGHT: A more casual setting, yet still elegant, is the use of Roman blinds with a contrasting band of colour,

framed by half-drop curtains.

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Venetian blinds in a wood finish lookgreat and are a practical choice providing privacy while allowing the light in.

Another natural option is bamboo blinds, but unless you are looking for a contemporary or minimalist look, dress bamboo blinds with a valance or side drapes, as they can leave a room looking bare.

If you have blinds in your home,

you’re going to find this microfibre blind cleaner very handy. This clever household

tool has ‘prongs’ that are inserted between the blind slats and that are

gently squeeze along the blinds to trap and remove dust easily and quickly.

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a cut aboveRoman blinds are perfect for windows that have little or no room for drapes down either side, they are also practical for rooms that receive too much sun during the summer months and for garden or sunrooms. Roman blinds are easily raised or lowered to control the amount of sunlight into a room.

ABOVE: Colours taken from the cushions are mirrored in the striped fabric.

Roman blinds are also ideal simply for the fact that they are so easy to make.

Coordinate fabric for your blinds with existing decor in the room.

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makingRoman Blinds

You will need:Fabric of choiceDouble Fold Bias TapeSewing Machine and suppliesVelcroBlind ringsTape measureSoft pencil or fabric pen

Roman blinds are easy to make and easy to update - match them with cushions and other soft furnishings in a room, use neutral fabrics, or go for an over-the-top contrasting pattern.

Roman blinds don’t just look good; they’re also energy efficient -keeping your home cool in summer and warm in winter.

These roll up blinds can also be used in a variety of types of window, and offer an affordable way to dress your windows without breaking the bank.

8mm dowelsNylon cordEye hooksAngle bracketsDrill/Driver + asstd drill and screw bitsWall anchors and plugs

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Linen and heavy-cotton are the best fabrics

for Roman blinds

Here’s how:

1. Decide how many drops you want for your roman shade. Each drop is approximately 140mm in length and the number of drops will determine the total length of fabric required. You can make as many drops as you’d like to create a longer roman shade.

2. Measure the width of your window and cut your material. You will be adding bias tape to the edge, so cut the width accurately to fit thewidth of the window.

3. Take your double-fold bias tape and edge both sides of the fabric for the shade. Pin and sew the bias tape onto your fabric. If your top and bottom edges are not finished, fold overand sew, so you have a finished edge.

4. Use a tape measure and pencil to measure from the top to the bottom at 140mm intervals; mark on the back side of the fabric down both sides.

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5. At this mark pin double-edge bias from side to side and then sew along the top and bottom edge of the bias to create a pocket. This pocket holds 8mm dowels that are used to raise/lower the blind.

6. For a blind less than 50cm wide you need to sew on 4 curtain rings - equally spaced along the length of the pocket. A wider blind will obviously require more rings.

7. Staple fabric over mounting bar and attach a strip of velcro to the front of the bar and to the top of your blind.

8. Run cords as per diagram below, starting with a knotted green in the bottom ring.

8mm dowel in pocket

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NOTES:

Ensure that the blind can hang freely when fully extended.When fitting inside a frame, the recess should be at least 75mm deep to allow for any mechanism.

Measure the total width from A to B and the length from C to D. Do this in several places to allow for any slight variation or irregularity in your windows.

Make a note of the narrowest of these measurements, to the near-est millimetre using a metal tape measure.

Decide how far you want the fabric to overlap on all sides – at least 50mm is recommend. Measure the width from E to F, adding a further 40mm to allow for the mounting bar or operating mechanism. Measure from G to H to the length you require. Make a note of these measurements to the nearest millimetre using a metal tape measure.

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DINING CHAIR makeoverA geometric stencil and some fabric paint are all that you need to give you dining room chairs a quick makeover.

1. Print out your chosen design and then use a sharp craft knife to cut out.

2. Place the stencil against the chair fabric and use a stencil brush to dab on paint. Be sure to dab off excess paint on a piece of newspaper before applying to the fabric to avoid ‘bleeding’ around the stencil.

Thanks to ‘It’s good to be home’ for this great project idea.

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As part of their Sun Smart campaign, CANSA is offering a practical way to implement its message: “Safe in the sun”. Monitor the harmful UV-rays you are exposed to with a CANSA UV-Smart Armband that turns darker in colour as the UV-rays intensify. Each shade of colour gives protection recommendations to follow in order to avoid sunburn. Place your order at our CANSA Care Centres:

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The UV-Smart Armbands sell for R30 each and are available in blue, pink and purple, adult

and small sizes. Buy your UV-Smart Armband directly from CANSA’s Care Centres country-wide or call CANSA toll-free on 0800 22 66 22.

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I stumbled upon this embroidered necklace project on a South American blog. The delicate design is created using simple embroidery stitches and the flower is attachedto a hair clip, making it very easy to slip onto a fine gold chain.

You will need:Thin copper or jewellery wireLong nose pliersSewing accessoriesEmbroidery weave fabricEmbroidery threadHair clipSmall scraps of feltFabric glueFloral tapePearl buttonGold chain

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Here’s how:

1. Cut a piece of wire to 10cm length and use pliers to shape the petal and twist the end to close off. Make sure that you twist tightly so that the petal shape stays closed.

2. Place the petal shape onto your cotton weave fabric and attach using stitches along the edge of the wire petal shape.

3. Working from the bottom up, start to sew a long stitch from side to side within the inside of the wire shape. Keep the stitches very close together to fill up anygaps.

4. Working from the side, start the run a stitch from top to bottom in exactly the same way. You want to fill up any gapsfor a solid petal design. Finish off with a loop stitch to tie off.

5. Use scissors to cut out the petal shape, leaving a 5mm edge around the outside for folding over and finishing off. Packthe fabric neatly behind the petal and use a few stitches to close.

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6. Create five petals in total. Finish offeach petal with embroidery thread in a contrasting thread colour to highlight the petals.

7. Start to assemble all the petals by twisting the wires together. The centre pearl is added using a shanked-button; thread a small piece of wire through the shank of the button and fasten to the petal wires. Make sure that everything is firmlywrapped together.

8. Cover the back of the petals with pieces of felt cut to size and glued on. Use floral tape to wrap around the wires todisguise.

9. Thread the twisted wires through the hairclip, bending and arranging until it sits nicely onto the clip.

Attach the clip onto your gold chain.

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Make this modern coffee table for your home. The unit is designed to offer plenty of storage, with it side shelves and pull-out drawer, and is manufactured from PG Bison 16mm MelaWood. You will find various styles at your local Builders Warehouse, or click here visit PG Bison to see the full range of MelaWood finishes.

Have all your boards cut to size and edged with a 3mm strip all around, for a coffee that matches your home decor and is made to last.

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You will need:

NOTE: Grain runs lengthwise

4 of brushed steel legs or castors2 of brushed steel handlesWood glue25mm wood screws

ITEM QTY MATERIAL W L ITEM EDGINGA, B, C 3 16mm MelaWood 600 900 top, shelf, base edged all roundD1, 2, 3, 4 4 16mm MelaWood 200 250 side inserts edged on one sideE 2 16mm MelaWood 200 568 drawer sides no edgingF 2 16mm MelaWood 200 500 top support edged on sidesG 2 16mm MelaWood 192 392 drawer front edged all aroundH 2 16mm MelaWood 200 568 drawer side no edging

TOOLSDrill/Driver + asstd drill and screw bitsCountersink bitPockethole jig*

For those that do not have a pocket hole jig, substitute with corner or angle braces.

This modern coffee table has plenty of storage space for magazine and books, as well as a storage drawer

for TV remotes.

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2. Insert drawer sides

Use wood glue to attach drawer sides E to the side inserts. Leave this to dry.

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Use a pockethole jig to drill holes on the back (top and bottom) of side inserts D1, 2, 3 and 4. Screw side inserts to base top B and base bottom C.

3. Attach base top and legsYou’ll find a wide selection of chrome legs at your local Builders Warehouse.Attach these to the underside of the bottom base C. Alternatively, use small castors for a mobile unit.

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4. Attach top

Use a pockethole jig to drill holes on one side (top and bottom) of top supports F1 and F 2. Screw top supports to top A and top of base bottom C.

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This project shows you how handy the nifty Bosch IXO cordless screwdriver can be. When attaching the top supports, you will be working in a fairly tight space.

The Bosch IXO cordless screwdriver has an angled head and enough power to drive in screws - at any angle!

BOSCH IXO CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER

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Use a pockethole jig to drill holes on the inside (both edges) of the sides and screw to the fronts. Apply a bead of wood glue around a piece of 3mm hardboard and then staple to the base of the drawer.

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5. Assemble and insert drawer

Use a pockethole jig to drill holes on one side (top and bottom) of top supports F1 and F 2. Screw top supports to top A and top of base bottom C.

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This classic 1950s bathroom was spiffed up, outfitted with a few modernluxuries, and brought up to date function-wise without destroying the character or original period details— and for bargain price.

Some say that if you wait long enough, everything comes back in style. But “in style” doesn’t necessarily mean “in perfect shape” or “in sync with today’s lifestyle.” Such was the case with the bathroom shown here.

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The towels and bathroom rug proved to be a shopping challenge, as the colours needed to match.

A custom window blind was added to match the wall colour.

Moisture problems had caused peeling paint, while 50 years of wear and tear had taken a toll on the grout, fixtures andhardware. However, the homeowners saw too many things going for the space to completely gut it.

“The whole point of buying this fifties housewas to create our 21st century life here while honouring the original architecture and detail,” says the homeowner. “We wanted to complement and elevate what was already here and reuse as many materials as we could.” And by doing

Having saved a bundle by renovating existing fittings in the

bathroom, the homeowners had some budget left to indulge in a few

accessories.

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A original vanity was restored and new top installed. The cabinets were fittedwith pull-out drawers for maximum storage.

Adjustable MelaWood shelving was added along with a replacement tissue box holder in the side of the cabinet.

so, they were able to reach their goal of updated function on a modest budget. The couple were able to avoid expensive renovation work and get the bathroom they wanted for just under R3,000.

This bathroom now has greater utility and a clean, contemporary look - without breaking the bank.

After adding an extraction fan to handle the moisture problem, they began dealing with the cosmetics.

A professional tiler was brought in to repair the period tiles that had seen 53 years of bathroom life. By freshening the grout, the tiler brought the surfaces up to standard.

Another great example of the couple’s “reuse it” philosophy lies in their treatment of the vanity. Years of water damage had damaged the original vanity, so it was sanded and painted with several coats of enamel paint and a new vanity top installed. The vanity was fitted with pull-out drawers.

The old sconces were replaced with lights that better match the new drawer pulls and add a contemporary flair to theroom.

Keeping the existing tub saves tremendous time and money. So the tub stayed, while some of the more easily changed elements around it were replaced. One of the firstchanges was to oust the shower door. “In a small bathroom, a flexible shower curtaincreates a sense of spaciousness. And I use my bathtub every day, so a shower door is just not practical. The tub had a single showerhead with a bath tap. Now a low-cradled hand shower easily sets into an adjustable height showerhead fixture,adding to the usefulness and elegance of the bathroom.

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CREATE THE lookRust-Oleum Protective

Enamel is ideal for bathroom cabinets and is available in

a wide range of colours and finishes.

Finishing Touches let you choose from our wide variety of blind styles and colours

to find the perfect practical accessory foryour window decor scheme.

Use drawer slides to create pull-out shelves or drawers and make cabinet more

accessible.

Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel is ideal for bathroom cabinets and is available in a

wide range of colours and finishes.

You’ll find everything you need at your local Builders Warehouse.

Visit www.builders.co.za to find your nearest

store.

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You’ll find the Dremel MultiMax invaluable when it comes to removing old grout. Thecutting accessory is perfect for cleaning out between tiles to refresh a bathroom.

There are accessories available for the Multi-Max to cut and sand wood, metal, plastic anddrywall, grind cement and mortar and remove grout.

Adding new, modern light fittingsto a dated bathroom is an affordableway to bring your bathroom into the 21st century, and your local Builders Warehouse has a wide selection of quality fittings.

If restoring an old vanity is not an option, or perhaps you have no vanity, you will find a selection of vanity units and sink

units on offer.

If you’re handy with power tools, making your own vanity is a fairly simple project

with the right tools and materials, and you can customise the unit to fit the available

space - providing maximum storage.

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SIMPLEPleasuresDecorate in a relaxed style that brings a breath of fresh air into the home.

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Transport your home to a time when life was simpler, more relaxed. A time when the home was a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Using colour reminiscent from a day at the beach, we show you how easy it is to use Rust-Oleum spray paint to transform wood or painted furniture.

Rust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch

- Satin - in Green Apple and Aqua

transform a dark bedroom into a welcoming and serene retreat.

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A beautifully decorated bedroom in shades of white and aqua, with splashes of pale yellow, transports you to a cottage by the sea.

The beauty of Rust-Oleum spray paints is that you can use them almost anywhere - and definitely on wrought iron and steelpieces.

When using spray paint, it’s best to do the spraying outdoors or in a well-ventilated space. Be sure to shake the can well and apply only light, even coats.

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Rust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch - Satin - in Slate

Blue and White give a fresh new look to a

dated dining room.

Rust-Oleum 2X Painters

Touch - Satin

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Heritage White

update a quiet

breakfast nook.

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SpringCOLOURSpring is officially here, and whatbetter way to give your home a new look than to add some fresh colour.

If you’re thinking of changing your colour scheme be sure to take green into consideration. This isone colour that works well in any room in the home.

In all its hues and shades, green is a refreshing and rejuvenating colour, which is why it is often used in health spas.

Use bright, zesty lime greens to create an exhilarating and energising space or opt for toned down sage for a relaxing and restful atmosphere.

Green is the ideal colour for a study, living room, bedroom, bathroom or hallway, but if you are really a fan, you can make a green colour scheme work in any room of the house.

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To create a harmonious colour scheme, combine green with colours adjacent to it on the colour wheel, for example lime green with aqua [see picture on opposite page].

Moving in the other direction, you can create a harmonious

scheme using organic colours like moss

green with lime, deep ochre and terracotta [see room below].

For a more subdued colour scheme, use toned-down shades of the same harmonious colours. Using the colour wheel, select a paler shade of green and then use it alongside the colours adjacent to it on the same ring which will be of the same intensity and create balance.

Harmonious schemes work best when you don’t use all the colours in equal measure, so save the brightest colour for an uplifting accent. Make use fabrics andaccessories to bring other component colours into the scheme.

With a wide range of paints

and equipment, your local

Prominent Paints or Decorating Centre

will be able to offer professional advice

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POTTEDcolourPaint up some plain plant pots and add spots of bright colour to your garden

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Rust-Oleum’s Painter Touch Ultra Cover 2x delivers twice the coverage and the advanced Double Cover Technology provides the best formula for ultimate hiding power, which allows projects to be completed faster and easier.

use on BasketsCabinetsDoors Furniture (wood or metal)PlasterShutters TrimUnglazed ceramicWicker

Grab a can of Rust-Oleum Universal Hammered and

decorate your entrance with spectacular pots!

Rust-Oleum’s 2X in Summer Squash and Lagoon add just the

right amount of colour!

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practical potting benchSpending time outdoors is therapeutic and good for the soul. We spend so much of our time rushing here and there that we all need some relaxation time to unwind and relax. You don’t need a garden to pot up some colourful annuals - our practical potting bench provides plenty of space for pots and looks good too!

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You will need:A 4 x pine 32 44 800 legsB 2 x pine 20 50 300 slat supportsC 2 x pine 20 100 500 front/backD 2 x pine 20 100 300 sidesE 1 x pine 20 400 800 topF 4 x pine 20 100 100 decorative panelG 6 x pine 10 44 600 slatsH 2 x pine 20 80 600 back top/bottomI 2 x pine 20 80 340 back sidesJ 1 x pine 400 460 trellis

30mm and 65mm wood screws8mm dowelsWood glue180-grit sanding padsRust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch

Pockethole jig*Drill/Driver + asstd drill and screw bitsDowel centresOrbital sander

*If you don’t own a pockethole jig, substitute with steel corner brackets and braces.

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Here’s how:

1. Use a pockethole jig to drill on the back side of C and D and then attach these sections to the top of the legs A. If you don’t have a pockethole jig you can use steel corner brackets or braces.

2. Drill pocketholes in sides B. Measure and mark at 100mm up from the bottom of each leg and then attach the side supports to the legs at this mark.

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3. In each decorative panel F, use an 8mm wood bit to drill out 2 holes in each panel. The holes should be half the length of the dowel. Insert dowel centres and carefully align before pushing against the leg to make a mark with the dowel centre. Remove the panel and drill out with the 8mm wood bit.

4. Place a small bead of wood glue in the holes in the panel and in the leg, insert the dowels into the panel and then push into the leg section. Clamp to hold in place if necessary and let the glue dry.

5. Attach the top E to the frame by drilling pilot holes at each corner, directly above the legs; countersink the pilot holes and then screw the top to the frame.

6. Position the slats G equally along the bottom sides sections and glue these in place. Let the glue dry.

7. Add a back to your potting bench by screwing the side sections I between the top and bottom sections H. Use a heavy-duty stapler to attach the trellis J to the back of the frame and then attach the bottom section of the frame to the top back of the bench with four 65mm screws.

8. Sand all the edges and surfaces with an orbital sander and 180-grit sandpaper. You want the wood to feel silky smooth before you start painting. Wipe down with a slightly damp cloth to remove all traces of dust.

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9. Working outdoors or in a well-ventilated space, apply a light coat of Rust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch. We used sage green for our project, but there are a wide selection of colours to choose from. Select a colour that will look nice in the garden.

Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint is perfect for use outdoors and can be applied to a wide variety of materials: use on wood, wicker, unglazed ceramics, stone and plaster finishes.

Visit www.builders.co.za to find your nearest

store.

Find the full range of Rust-Oleum products at your local Builders

Warehouse.

When applying spray paints it’s essential not to be too close to the surface to avoid drips and runs. Hold the can at a distance of no less than 30cm away from the surface and spray in light, even strokes from left to right. Once the first, lightcoat is dry you will only need to apply a second light coat.

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