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Caribbean Retreat: The Ceiling A soft blue on the ceiling creates an endless sky for a couple's island-style bedroom. From "Fresh Coat" episode DFCT-308

Figure A

To start the calm and sophisticated paint job for Courtney and Manuel's island-style bedroom, the Fresh Coat team glazes a soft sky blue onto the ceiling to create an endless sky (figure A). Then they roll on a solid coat of neutral taupe to add instant serenity to this space.

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For the ceiling:

Materials:

ground cloths
painter’s tape
box brushes
screwdrivers
clear glaze
Benjamin Moore HC-147 Woodlawn Blue
container
stir stick
small trays
6" rollers
paper towels
square brushes

1. Lay down floor clothes and tape baseboards.
2. Mix glaze with HC-147 Woodlawn Blue, mixing one part paint to three parts glaze (figure B).
3. Roll on clear glaze 100 percent, then roll on Woodlawn Blue glaze (figure C).
4. Blend with large brushes (figure D), wiping them occasionally with a cloth to keep them dry.

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

For the walls:

Materials:

Benjamin Moore HC-26 Monroe Bisque Matte Finish
paint mugs
angled brushes
fluffy rollers
large trays
roller extenders

Figure E

1. Remove all switch and outlet plates.
2. Cut in and roll walls in HC-26 Monroe Bisque finish (figure E). Let dry.