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OK, this may have been a bad idea

BadCat View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 02:54 PM Post #1
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I've decided that for the kids that will be at our house for NYE I'm going to give them paint and brushes and have them paint a massive wall in my garden with whatever takes their fancy. I hope it's not too ugly because it's about 4 metres high and 6 metres wide. Anyway, the question now is where I am going to get paint that won't cost me an arm and a leg? Suggestions anyone? This post has been edited by BadCat: 18/12/2012, 02:54 PM

Soprano-Cat View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 02:55 PM Post #2
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I got a container of school sized paint from a newsagents for about $30 for 3?L

WinterDancesHere View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 02:59 PM Post #3
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I'd try your local bunnings or similar and see if they have any sample pots that have already been made up. I have managed to get some great paint really cheap that way. Otherwise you could request sample pots in your colours since I gather it will need to be outdoor paints.

Leggy View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 03:01 PM Post #4
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And most importantly...make sure you post some pics here when they're done!

Puffin View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 03:02 PM Post #5
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You can have any of the gazillion tins of paint left in our shed when we moved into this house...

Paddlepop View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 03:04 PM Post #6
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Mis-tints and unwanted sample pots at Bunnings or another hardware store. You are very brave! Remember, we will need pictures once they have painted it.

Baggy View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 03:05 PM Post #7
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That sounds like so much fun! Please post photos afterwards

BadCat View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 03:08 PM Post #8
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Bunnings mistints is a great idea. Thanks. I'll try to remember to do pics for you all. Assuming the kids go for it of course. They might just go meh and walk away.

Steggles View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 03:09 PM Post #9
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If you have a glass door at home let your kids loose with washable paint and hose down afterwards Obviously the outside side.

JustBeige View Member Profile	18/12/2012, 03:16 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (BadCat @ 18/12/2012, 04:08 PM) Bunnings mistints is a great idea. Thanks. I'll try to remember to do pics for you all. Assuming the kids go for it of course. They might just go meh and walk away. Dont forget to check that you are using all was out in water acrylics. Also put the word out for neighbours and friends that might have different colours sitting around at home. I would also suggest using primary colours and tinting them with poster paint - cheap from the $2 shops. One last thing. You might want to consider sealing it if they do a good enough job.

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