“What's learnt in the cradle…” Painting with kids
It’s raining cats and dogs, so you have to keep your kids busy inside. Do they like to experiment with painting and colouring, and sometimes even on the walls, but do you rather avoid making your walls look like a colouring book? You could start a 'real' painting project with your child, using our painting tips for kids.
First things first
Literally. Let your children start with the primer coat. This is then painted over with the finishing coat, where you can still correct any small imperfections.
Large, plain surfaces are also easier for children to paint than nooks and crannies or textured surfaces. The more details, the more difficult it becomes. For example, we also do not recommend letting your children paint windows and doors with lacquer paint since it is there more difficult to correct the imperfections afterwards.
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Children are quickly satisfied
Small hands require appropriate painting materials. Your child will find it much easier to work with a small paint roller than with a large one, for example. With us, you will find a lot of painting materials you need also in children's sizes:
Having their own pot of paint might also be something your kids like. That way they can choose their own colour for a piece of wall, a piece of furniture, or their hands, feet and clothes. Sigmacryl Decor Matt is available in half-litre pots, and is also easy for children to apply. This paint gets bonus points because it is water-based, so it can easily be washed off children's hands afterwards.
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Would you rather do it yourself anyway?
Feel free to paint your walls yourself and still let your children 'help' (read: occupy themselves while you do the real work). If you use cardboard to protect your floor, it can serve as a giant canvas for your child. Ask your child to test paint for you on the cardboard and create a beautiful work of art with it.
You can also entrust your child with a furniture project. Let him or her create a showpiece for the interior in his or her favourite colour. Again, keep in mind that large, plain surfaces are easier for children to paint. Think of a table or a simple cabinet, for example.
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Painting with kids can make for some fun visuals. Capture your painting fun with the kids in photos and send us one of the results!
