Save on Money by making your own Paint

It is not very difficult to make your own paint. For those who are allergic to the smell of the paint available commercially or even for those who feel painting bills are too high, this is one of the best options.

Making your own paint at home to beautify your home is very affordable and also environmentally friendly. Lime wash paint is easy to maintain as they can just be wiped clean with water. They also do not smell at all and so there is no question of an allergy.

This paint is also non toxic. Lime wash mellows with age and the surface it is painted on does not peel. Hydrated lime is available in hardware stores. A stunning and affordable wall covering is possible by just mixing this lime with water. You can paint with lime wash both indoors and outdoors.

While white is one of the most attractive colours for both outdoors and indoors, you may feel like adding in a bit of a colour. Colour can be included by adding natural materials such as gray or red clay, earth dyes and dyes from plants such as beets and mulberries. Another interesting option is to just add acrylic paints that are used for arts and crafts. This way you can add just the amount you want to get that perfect shade.

An excellent method is to add in some saffron or turmeric which will provide that wonderful golden colour and also a wonderful smell. These natural colours and dyes added to the lime wash paint will provide a sun washed and elegant look to your exteriors too. With the money you save from making your own paint, you can then splurge on something like an automatic paint sprayer to make the actual paint job easier, or on a cordless screwdriver like the AEG BS 12 C IQ to add furnishings to the newly painted wall. So not only will you enjoy the same vibrant coloured walls by making your own paint, but you will also get the savings as an extra reward.