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How to clean brushes and rollers without polluting the environment
This system will work well for both waterbased and solventbased (oil or alkyd) paints. For solventbased paints use mineral turpentine and any other paint solvent recommended by your local Resene ColorShop or Reseller.
Caring for your Resene paint finish
Follow the care and cleaning recommendations in this article to help you keep your Resene paint finish looking its best for longer. Avoid cleaning the paint finish until at least 4 weeks after application to ensure it has had sufficient time to fully develop its properties. Keep any cleaning to a minimum to avoid damaging the paint film. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves when using cleaning solutions to avoid irritation.
Confidence with colours
Many people who are confident and assured about most aspects of their lives lose all confidence when trying to mix and match colours. You should always follow your own instincts. Decide what appeals to you and what you feel good about and use this as your starting point.
Guidelines for using colour
Consider carefully before deviating from these natural guide-lines. Use the most intense hues and values in areas occupied for short periods of time such as formal dining rooms, hallways, staff lunchrooms, laundries, entrances, etc. Avoid monotony and treat the eye and psyche to at least a moderate variety. Visual stimulus or relief is vital. Harmonious colour selections are created by a pleasing relationship of the three dimensions of colour: hue, intensity and value.