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Plum Play Room: The Walls This earth-toned paint job brings cold white walls to life From "Fresh Coat" episode DFCT-310

Figure A

The walls in the Weinerths' cold, impersonal downstairs family room have two kinds of texture, paneling and cement. The Fresh Coat team unifies the whole room by painting the stark white walls a soft and smoky plum-toned shade (figure A).

Tip: Using earthy, complex colors is a great way to hide flaws and variations in wall texture.

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	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Materials:

ground cloths
painters tape
box brushes
screwdrivers
Benjamin Moore 985 Indian River matte finish
Benjamin Moore 985 tinted primer
angled brushes
fluffy rollers
large trays
roller extenders

1. Tape down drop cloths (figure B).
   
2. Remove all switch and outlet plates.
   
3. Cut and roll walls tinted primer in 985 Indian River matte finish (figure C). Let dry.
   
4. Cut and roll in 985 Indian River (figure D).