Create the perfect colour and use up left-over paint with this step-by-step guide. You’ll get the best results by using the same finish, and the same brand of paint. If you're going to be painting a large area, it's best to get your paint mixed professionally.
Time required:
An afternoon, plus drying time.
Cost:
Free, if you use up leftovers. Sample pots cost as little as £1; good quality paint, such as Dulux, costs from around £15 for 2.5 litres, depending on the finish.
Skill level:
Basic - it's all about experimentation.
You'll need:
Different paint colours of the same finish (in other words, all emulsion, all satin or all gloss); white paint of same finish (optional).
Start by experimenting with small quantities of paint, bearing colour theory in mind. For example, primary colours are red, yellow and blue. Mix two of these and you’ll create a secondary colour: orange, green or purple.
Bear in mind that you can also mix a primary colour with a secondary shade that does contain the primary, for example lime green is yellow added to a mix of yellow and blue.
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