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Ideal Home
Holly Reaney

8 things you should never paint in your home – keep your paintbrush away from these items to avoid regret

Multicoloured jars of paint with lids on a wood floor.

Paint is an essential tool in interior design, allowing you to refresh your home without breaking the bank. While walls, furniture and floors are all fair game, there are some things that you should not attempt to paint on a DIY basis and some things that should not be painted at all.

There are plenty of paint ideas that will help to elevate your interiors, and with the right paint, most items can be refreshed with a coat of colour. For example, there are leather and fabric paints that can breathe new life into upholstery – something that isn't possible with typical Eggshell or Acrylics.

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