Dutch Boy® Platinum® Plus interior paint
Dutch Boy® Platinum® Plus Cabinet, Door & Trim paint
Cub brush
Mini woven roller cover and roller frame
Min trays
Painter's tape
Fine- to medium-grit sandpaper
Drop cloth
Clean, damp cloth
Two filling cabinets, approximately desk height
Cut-to-fit wood desk top
STEP 1: Wipe wall, shelves, and doors with clean, damp cloth to prepare painting surfaces and let dry.
STEP 2: Lay down the drop cloth to protect floors; affix painter's tape to baseboards, ceiling and any molding or trim.
STEP 3: Using the cub brush, apply first paint color just inside the taped areas, then paint the remaining wall, from baseboard up to the level of the desk top, with the mini woven roller.
STEP 4: Repeat step 3 for the next two colors, painting each shelf and the wall between them a different color for a dark-to-light ombre effect.
STEP 5: Remove painter's tape while paint is still damp; allow paint to dry, following suggested dry time on paint can label.
STEP 6: Affix painter's tape around the doorframe, handle, and over hinges; apply pressure to tape to ensure a tight seal.
STEP 7: Using the cub brush, paint door panels and any hard-to-reach areas; paint remainder of the door with the mini woven roller.
STEP 8: Remove painter's tape while paint is still damp; allow paint to dry, following suggested dry time on the can label.
STEP 9: Prep cut-to-fit desk top by sanding edges smooth; wipe with the clean, damp cloth to remove dust or debris.
STEP 10: Paint both sides and edges of the desk top with the first paint color using a mini woven roller; allow paint to dry, following suggested dry time on the can label.
STEP 11: Place desk top on cabinets.