How to Refresh Your Kid's Bedroom with the New Dulux Easycare Disney Paint Range

The Step-by-Step DIY Guide

Give your child's bedroom a fresh new look with Dulux Easycare Disney Paint. This simple step-by-step project covers everything from preparing walls and repairing imperfections to achieving a smooth, durable finish. Perfect for beginner and intermediate DIYers, it's an easy way to refresh a bedroom with long-lasting, washable colour.

The DIY Checklist:
What You’ll Need

Transforming your child's space with the vibrant, character-inspired colours of the new Dulux Easycare Disney Range brings imagination to life with outstanding durability. Children's bedrooms face daily scuffs, sticky hands, and crayon marks, but with stain-repellent Dulux Easycare Disney technology and quality preparation supplies, you can achieve a flawless, wipeable finish that lasts.

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SAFETY
GEAR
(PPE)

Dust Mask (FFP2 / P2 Standard): Protects airways when sanding down Polyfilla repairs, old wall patches, or woodwork.

Lightweight Eye Protection: Shields eyes from paint splatters when cutting in near ceilings or rolling overhead.

Protective Decorating Gloves: Keeps hands clean from paint pigments, sugar soap, and filler.

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TOOLS &
EQUIPMENT

Roller Frame & Medium Pile Sleeves (230mm / 9-inch): Ideal for smooth, uniform emulsion application across bedroom walls.

Roller Paint Tray & Liners: Ensures even paint distribution onto the roller sleeve.

Synthetic Cutting-In Brushes (50mm / 2-inch & 38mm / 1.5-inch): For clean borders and precise edging with your Dulux Easycare Disney shades.

Telescopic Extension Pole: Enables smooth floor-to-ceiling roller coverage without ladder strain.

Filling Knife (75mm flexible blade): For applying Polycell Polyfilla smoothly into cracks and surface imperfections.

Sanding Block & Fine Sandpaper (120 to 180 Grit): To smooth cured Polyfilla flush with the wall.

Sugar Soap & Decorator's Sponge: Removes greasy marks and crayon stains so paint adheres correctly.

Paint Can Opener & Wooden Stirring Stick: For opening tins cleanly and blending pigments thoroughly.

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Materials, Fixings & Accessories

Dulux Easycare Disney Washable & Tough Matt Emulsion (2.5L & 1.25L Tins): The premier paint choice for kids' rooms, combining playful Disney colour palettes with Diamond Tough stain-repellent technology. Wipeable and durable without fading. Available in 2.5L main room shades and 1.25L accent/feature wall tins.

Polycell Multi Purpose Polyfilla Ready Mixed: The classic ready-mixed formulation for fast repairs on nail holes, gouges, and cracks. Delivers a smooth, shrinkage-resistant finish ready for painting.

Polycell Polyfilla Decorators Caulk: High-performance acrylic caulk for sealing skirting boards and architraves. Features: Flexible and permanent, suitable for internal and external use, quick drying, easy to use, and gives a smooth, paintable finish.

Precision Edge Painter's Masking Tape (24mm or 38mm): Low-tack tape designed to give sharp paint lines and prevent bleed along skirting boards, ceilings, and feature wall designs.

Heavy-Duty Canvas or Polythene Dust Sheets: Protects carpets, wooden floors, and furniture from accidental paint splatters.

Top Tip: The Secret is in the Sugar Soap Prep.

Kids' bedrooms accumulate sticky residues and crayon marks that standard emulsion cannot bond to directly. Always wash down the walls with diluted sugar soap and warm water, then rinse with a clean, damp cloth. Skipping this step can cause paint to peel or leave grease shadows under fresh coats.

Top Tip: Sharp Feature Lines for Disney Themed Rooms.

When painting geometric shapes or two-tone feature walls with your Dulux Easycare Disney shades, peel painter's tape away at a 45-degree angle while the final coat is still tacky to prevent tearing.

Step-by-Step DIY Installation Guide

STEP

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Room Clear-Out & Surface Prep

Clear the Space:

Move furniture to the centre of the room and cover completely with dust sheets. Lay heavy-duty drop cloths across the floor.

Clean the Walls:

Wash walls down with sugar soap solution to remove dirt, scuffs, and oils. Allow walls to dry completely.

Fill Imperfections:

Scrape away loose plaster or peeling paint. Apply Polycell Multi Purpose Polyfilla Ready Mixed firmly into holes and cracks using your flexible filling knife, leaving it slightly proud of the surface.

STEP

02

Sanding & Masking

Sand Smooth:

Put on your dust mask and use 120 to 180-grit sandpaper to rub the cured Polyfilla patches flush with the wall. Wipe away all plaster dust with a damp cloth.

Apply Painter's Tape:

Mask off skirting boards, window frames, door frames, light switches, and plug sockets. Press tape edges down firmly to prevent paint bleeding.

Seal Perimeter Gaps:

Run a neat bead of Polycell Polyfilla Decorators Caulk along joints between skirting boards, architraves, and walls. Smooth with a damp finger and allow to skin over before painting.

STEP

03

Cutting In the Edges

Mix the Paint:

Open your Dulux Easycare Disney paint tin and stir thoroughly with a wooden paddle to evenly disperse pigments. Pour a working amount into a paint kettle.

Cut In:

Using your 50mm synthetic angled brush, paint a 50mm to 75mm border around ceiling lines, corners, sockets, and skirting boards. Work one wall at a time to maintain a wet edge.

STEP

04

Rolling the Main Wall Surfaces

Load the Roller:

Fill the tray well with your Dulux Easycare Disney emulsion and roll back and forth along the tray ribs until evenly saturated without dripping.

Apply in 'W' or 'M' Patterns:

Working in 1-metre sections, roll the paint onto the wall in an overlapping 'W' pattern, then fill in the open areas with continuous vertical strokes.

Lay Off the Finish:

Lightly roll downward across the wet section before it dries to achieve a uniform, professional finish.

STEP

05

Apply the Second Coat & Clean Up

Observe Recoat Times:

Allow the first coat of Dulux Easycare Disney paint to dry for 2 to 4 hours in a well-ventilated room.

Apply Second Coat:

Repeat the cutting-in and rolling steps for maximum stain resistance, washability, and depth of colour.

De-Mask:

Peel away masking tape while the paint is still slightly tacky. Clean brushes and rollers in warm soapy water immediately after finishing.

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How to Refresh Your Kid's Bedroom with Dulux Easycare Disney Paint: Irish DIY Guide

Kids Bedroom Paint & Materials Calculator

1. Define Bedroom Wall Dimensions

Wall Label

Length (m)

Height (m)

2. Configuration & Paint System

Disney Paint Scheme:

Number of Coats:

Doors & Windows Deductions:

Wastage / Touch-up Allowance:

Room Layout & Paint Coverage Preview

Estimated Materials Required

Total Net Wall Area: 0.00 m²

Total Paint Coverage Needed: 0.00 Litres

Dulux Easycare Disney 2.5L Tins (Main Colour): 0 Tin(s)

Dulux Easycare Disney 1.25L Tins (Accent / Feature): 0 Tin(s)

Painter's Masking Tape (50m Rolls): 0 Roll(s)

Polycell Multi Purpose Polyfilla Ready Mixed (1kg): 1 Tub

Polycell Polyfilla Decorators Caulk: 1 Cartridge

Concentrated Sugar Soap: 1 Bottle (500ml)

Dulux Easycare Disney Coverage Rules:
• Coverage Yield: Spreading rate is approx. 13 m² per litre per single coat.
• Pack Sizing: A 2.5L tin covers approx. 32.5 m² (1 coat) or 16.25 m² (2 coats). A 1.25L tin covers approx. 16.25 m² (1 coat) or 8.1 m² (2 coats).

DIY Project Shopping Checklist

Dulux Easycare Disney Kids Bedroom Refresh & Paint Decorating Manifest

Calculated Project Scope: 0.00 m² Net Wall Area / 2 Coat(s) / Single Main Colour

1. Dynamic Materials, Fixings & Accessories

GOT IT	MATERIAL DESCRIPTION	TARGET QUANTITY REQUIRED
☐	Dulux Easycare Disney Washable & Tough Matt Emulsion (2.5L Tin) - Main Shade	0 Tin(s)
☐	Dulux Easycare Disney Washable & Tough Matt Emulsion (1.25L Tin) - Accent Shade	0 Tin(s)
☐	Polycell Multi Purpose Polyfilla Ready Mixed (1kg Tub)	1 Tub(s)
☐	Polycell Polyfilla Decorators Caulk Cartridge (310ml White)	1 Cartridge
☐	Low-Tack Precision Edge Painter's Masking Tape (38mm x 50m Roll)	0 Roll(s)
☐	Concentrated Decorator's Sugar Soap (500ml Bottle)	1 Bottle
☐	Heavy-Duty Canvas or Polythene Backed Dust Sheets	2 Pack(s)

2. Mandatory Safety Gear (PPE)

GOT IT	SAFETY ITEM	PROTECTION STANDARD
☐	FFP2 / P2 Particulate Sanding Dust Mask	Prevents inhalation of fine Polyfilla and plaster dust
☐	Lightweight Wrap-Around Safety Glasses	Protects eyes from roller mist and ceiling paint drips
☐	Protective Decorating Gloves	Keeps skin protected during sugar soap cleaning and painting

3. Required Tools & Accessories Package

GOT IT	TOOL NAME	APPLICATION PURPOSE
☐	9-inch (230mm) Roller Frame & Medium Pile Sleeve Kit with Tray	For smooth, even Dulux Easycare Disney application
☐	Synthetic Angled Cutting-In Brushes (38mm & 50mm sizes)	For sharp lines around architraves, sockets, and ceilings
☐	Telescopic Roller Extension Pole (1.2m to 2.4m)	Enables seamless floor-to-ceiling roller coverage
☐	Flexible Filling Knife (75mm) & Fine Sanding Sponge (180 Grit)	For applying and smoothing Polycell Polyfilla flush

Present this custom calculated checklist to your local building merchant or hardware counter assistant to build your project basket easily.

How to Refresh Your Kid's Bedroom with the New Dulux Easycare Disney Paint Range

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Kids Bedroom Paint & Materials Calculator

Estimated Materials Required

DIY Project Shopping Checklist

1. Dynamic Materials, Fixings & Accessories

2. Mandatory Safety Gear (PPE)

3. Required Tools & Accessories Package

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The DIY Checklist:
What You’ll Need