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Painting - Tips and hints in choosing right colour

Use this guide to help pick the perfect colour for your next painting project.

Colour basics
At first glance a full colour wall can appear daunting with so many colours to choose from. The best thing you can do is to stop and think "there are only three colours" - blue, red and yellow. These are your Primary Colours.
Every paint colour in a colour wall has come from a mixture of these three.
Mixing two Primary Colours together results in a Secondary Colour which can be found between the Primary Colours used to create it - for example, adding red and blue together gives you purple. In between the Secondary Colours you will find the Tertiary Colours that come mixing two Secondary Colours.
Colours such as white, black, beige, ivory and grey are called Neutral Colours as they appear to be "without" colour, though all neutrals except white and grey do come from the colour wheel.

Colour temperature
When selecting or creating colours it helps to understand a little about how a colour is either warm or cool. Typically you would classify lime, green, turquoise, blue and navy as "cool" colours while yellow, mandarin, orange, raspberry, red, magenta and purple can be considered "warm" colours.
Where the line blurs a little is when you create a "cooler" purple by adding some blue, or you create a "warmer" lime by adding some yellow. The degree to which you change a colour's temperature depends on the amount of the altering colour you add.

Colour combinations
When you have worked out your base colour there are two simple colour combinations that will get you started when selecting your accessories - Complimentary Colours and Analogous Colours.
If you want an interior that is going to give a punch go for a complimentary colour. Green and red are a classic complimentary colour pairing.
If subtlety is more your idea, stick with three colours side by side on the colour wheel. This is called a analogous colour combination.
Deep Water, Hi-C Blue and Lagoon Teal are a perfect analogous colour combination for a calm beach side home. Three colours side by side mean harmony, no matter what the depth of colour is.

Colour matching
Did you want your walls the same colour as your favourite shoes?
We can colour match almost anything. Just bring in a sample of the colour, whether it’s a tile, fabric or shoe and we’ll run it through our colour computer and match it for you.

Electrical Safety at Home
We urge you to always take care when using electricity in and around the house as an electric shock can be fatal. Most electrical accidents happen inside the home. Protect your family by installing a safety switch, and taking care with appliances, cords and power points.
- General precautions
Have a electrician check your home's wiring regularly, especially in older homes.
If you get an electric shock from taps or water pipes, switch off the power at the main switch and call One Touch Fix immediately on 9898133433. This could mean that your house is unsafe because the wiring is faulty.
Water conducts electricity. Never use electrical appliances where they could come into contact with water and ensure that they are not positioned where children may be able to pull them into the bath, shower or basin.
Don't attach swings, clotheslines or hanging baskets on beams or trees that have electrical wires attached to them or have powerlines close to them.
Switch the power off before changing light bulbs.
- Appliances
Switch off appliances when not in use and before removing the plug from the power point. Some appliances such as televisions may still have electricity running through them even though they may appear to be switched off.
Never use a faulty appliance. If an appliance fails to operate, blows a fuse, overheats, sparks or gives you an electric shock, disconnect the appliance and have it checked by a licensed electrical contractor.
Service appliances according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Don't leave appliances such as heaters, electric blankets, stoves and ovens on when you are not at home.
Never touch appliances or switches with wet hands.
If an appliance falls into water dispose of it immediately (remove the cord so it can't be used again).
Never dislodge toast from a toaster with a metal knife or other metal objects.
- Power points, plugs and cords
Damaged or wrongly wired plugs and cords are the most common cause of electrical accidents in and around the home.
Switch off the power before removing a plug from a power point.
Always remove a plug from the power point by firmly grasping the plug. Do not pull the cord or push your fingers between the plug and the power point. If you accidentally touch the pins of the plug while pulling it out you may receive an electric shock.
Cover exposed power points within reach of children with plastic safety inserts.
Don't wipe power points or switches with a wet cloth or spray them with household cleaners.
Don't attempt to repair loose, cracked or broken power point switches. Call a licensed electrician.
Never use a double adaptor in a power point. If you need to connect more than one appliance to a single power point, use a power board.
Be aware of how much current the appliances you plug into a power board may draw. If more than 10 amps is being drawn through the power board, it may overheat and cause a fire.
Use power boards with overload protection, as this will prevent it from overheating.
Replace worn, damaged or frayed cords, especially extension cords. Do not use PVC insulation tape to repair them.
Unwind long cords fully before use to prevent overheating.
Don't run long cords across roads or driveways because they are likely to be run over or damaged.
Make sure that doors and windows do not close on cords.
Don't run extension cords across wet grass, pool areas or wet floors.
Use a portable safety switch unit with extension cords and power tools.
When using electric power tools make sure that the cord is positioned so that it cannot be cut or damaged.
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OTF deliver honest, friendly and tidy Electrical solutions for your home or work place. We also have all the latest tools and technology, and current know-how to provide you the most efficient and professional electrician service.
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Painting - Tips and hints in choosing right colour

Use this guide to help pick the perfect colour for your next painting project.

Colour basics
At first glance a full colour wall can appear daunting with so many colours to choose from. The best thing you can do is to stop and think "there are only three colours" - blue, red and yellow. These are your Primary Colours.
Every paint colour in a colour wall has come from a mixture of these three.
Mixing two Primary Colours together results in a Secondary Colour which can be found between the Primary Colours used to create it - for example, adding red and blue together gives you purple. In between the Secondary Colours you will find the Tertiary Colours that come mixing two Secondary Colours.
Colours such as white, black, beige, ivory and grey are called Neutral Colours as they appear to be "without" colour, though all neutrals except white and grey do come from the colour wheel.

Colour temperature
When selecting or creating colours it helps to understand a little about how a colour is either warm or cool. Typically you would classify lime, green, turquoise, blue and navy as "cool" colours while yellow, mandarin, orange, raspberry, red, magenta and purple can be considered "warm" colours.
Where the line blurs a little is when you create a "cooler" purple by adding some blue, or you create a "warmer" lime by adding some yellow. The degree to which you change a colour's temperature depends on the amount of the altering colour you add.

Colour combinations
When you have worked out your base colour there are two simple colour combinations that will get you started when selecting your accessories - Complimentary Colours and Analogous Colours.
If you want an interior that is going to give a punch go for a complimentary colour. Green and red are a classic complimentary colour pairing.
If subtlety is more your idea, stick with three colours side by side on the colour wheel. This is called a analogous colour combination.
Deep Water, Hi-C Blue and Lagoon Teal are a perfect analogous colour combination for a calm beach side home. Three colours side by side mean harmony, no matter what the depth of colour is.

Colour matching
Did you want your walls the same colour as your favourite shoes?
We can colour match almost anything. Just bring in a sample of the colour, whether it’s a tile, fabric or shoe and we’ll run it through our colour computer and match it for you.

Paint Colour Hints and Tips

Painting is a great, cost-effective way to refresh your home. Before you get started, it's important to do some research to help you get the best result.

1. Choose your colour scheme
Think about how colour schemes flow from room to room in your house or apartment. Then consider your new colour scheme next to key pieces of furniture, like your couch or wall unit.

2. Look for a focal point
Select a focal point in your room, such as a clock, couch or rug, and base your colour palette around it. That way you’ve got a key item to bring the look together. Alternatively, you can choose a mood you’d like to create and pick colours that inspire that feeling. A shade of green for example may evoke a natural and cooling effect on a space, while yellow can emulate sunshine and warmth.

3. The 60-30-10 rule
Remember the 60-30-10 rule for interior spaces. It's where 60% of the room is decorated in a dominant colour, 30% in a secondary hue and 10% dedicated to an accent colour. This rule helps you balance your colour choices and won't leave you with overpowering or mismatched walls.

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One Touch Fix We specialise in providing quality Painting, Plumbing, Tiles Flooring, Electrical, Carpentry, Fire Safety, other repair & maintenance related services.