I’ve got louvre shutters on my dining room windows and want to paint them. How should I go about it?

Start by sanding the wood and cleaning off the sanding dust with white spirit.

Don’t use a paint brush for this job – spray paint or a spray gun will ensure you get a good finish quickly and easily.

Make sure you ventilate the room, wear a respirator mask and use wood primer or primer/undercoat first.

Not all paints are suitable for use in a spray gun so do check. You may need to dilute the paint or choose another product.