The Flare Journal

Painting

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Flare illustration of a ceiling rose on a blush wall beside five paint colour circles and a brush

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What Colour to Paint a Ceiling Rose: Five Looks That Work

The safest colour is the same white as the ceiling. For more depth, go one shade deeper. For a statement, use a contrasting colour that echoes the walls...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials
Flare illustration of a ceiling rose half painted coral with a paint tin and brush

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Can You Paint a Plaster Ceiling Rose? What Paint to Use

Yes. A plaster ceiling rose takes paint very well. Seal it with a primer or a thinned coat of matt emulsion, then use two thin coats of matt...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials

Who writes the journal

By Joseph van LockeFounder, designer and maker
By Sophia MeredithInteriors and colour
By Gregory TireCraft and materials

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