• Decide on your design beforehand.
• Paint the top colour first. This means that you will avoid paint splatters falling on newly painted work.
• The first colour you paint does not need to have a clean edge, as you will be marking that out and painting the edge.
• If you are working with a very dark colour and a very light colour, consider painting the darker colour last. It will be easier to cover the light with the dark at the edges.
• To create a clean, distinct line, you can either 1. Use a meter stick and a spirit level to ensure the line is level, or 2. Work with a measuring tape and measure up from the floor, marking the same height at intervals and then connect the marks into one straight line. The second method assumes your floor is relatively level so is better for modern homes.
• When using masking tape or painters tape, after application to the wall run your finger along the edge with light pressure, or the dull edge of a knife to ensure adhesion. The key to a clean line is making sure no paint bleeds under the tape.
• Consider peeling off the tape before the paint is completely dry as it will be easier to take off and will help to prevent cracking.

So whether your home is traditional or contemporary, your style minimalist or eclectic, two tone walls can work for you Just #followyourtrend

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