"Wände farbig streichen" Renovation Box

A coloured wall is the quickest mood shift a home can offer — the mood booster that needs no renovation at all. The "Painting walls in colour" renovation box is the short route there: a shade from the re-box range, the matching amount of paint, and the tools, all in one package. You choose the shade and tell us the size of your surface. We work out the quantity, mix the paint to your order, and pack it all together.

What comes together in the box

This box isn't a collection to piece together yourself, but a set curated for exactly one project — an accent wall, a room, a hallway:

• Wall paint in your chosen shade, individually mixed to order
• The paint quantity calculated for your square metres instead of generously rounded up
• Matching painting accessories for application
• A step-by-step guide and a colour advice card

A couple of things you provide yourself, since they look different in every household: a sturdy ladder, a bucket of water, old cloths. If your wall has drill holes, wall plug remnants or fine cracks, something from Filling & Repairing gets added as well. Everything else in the way of rollers, brushes and masking material can be found in Painting accessories, in case you need a second set because two of you are painting together.

The paint quantity — how it's worked out

We calculate using an experience-based value: one litre covers approx. 6–8 m² per coat. Two coats are the rule for coloured shades, not the exception. From this, the container sizes follow:

• 2.5 L — approx. 8–10 m² with two coats
• 5 L — approx. 15–20 m² with two coats
• 10 L — approx. 30–40 m² with two coats

A worked example: an accent wall 4 m wide and 2.50 m high measures 10 m². That means 2.5 L is exactly right for you. A living room with four walls and approx. 35 m² of wall surface, on the other hand, needs the 10 L. Take a moment to measure the surface properly before you order, and subtract large windows and doors — leave small alcoves in, as the cutting allowance takes care of those anyway. On very dark or uneven surfaces, you can calculate a little more generously. If you'd rather have company for the maths, ask Anna, re-box's digital colour advisor; she looks not only at the surface but also at shade and finish. More on the method can be found in How much wall paint do I need? Calculating paint consumption.

From bare wall to finished surface

1. Clear the room

Everything that can go, goes; move the rest to the middle and cover it. Unscrew sockets and switches instead of painting around them — this saves you a lot of touch-up work later. Ten minutes here save you an hour of brushwork at the edges.

2. Check the surface

The surface needs to be clean, dry, stable and free of loose bits. Run the flat of your hand over the wall: if it chalks, it needs washing. If old paint is flaking, it comes off. For a stress-free way to do this, see Wände richtig vorbereiten.

3. Filling and sanding

Fill drill holes and cracks with filler and smooth them off. Once fully dry, sand lightly and remove the sanding dust. A filled spot you skip sanding will show forever in raking light.

4. Masking

Tape goes on skirting boards, frames and adjoining surfaces. Press the edge down firmly with your thumb, or paint will creep underneath. Pull the tape off while the paint is still slightly damp, so the film doesn't tear.

5. Priming, if needed

A primer isn't a must. But on heavily absorbent or fresh plaster it's worth it: it evens out drying and lowers consumption. Wallpaper and stable old paint usually manage without.

6. First coat

Start with the corners and edges using a brush, then the surface with a roller. Work in sections, always wet-on-wet, so no lines are left behind. Find the pro tricks in Wände streichen ohne Streifen.

7. Second coat and final check

Only start the second coat once the surface is fully dry. Afterwards, check it once more in daylight and again in the evening under artificial light — flaws almost always show up in raking light. Dab in small spots rather than re-rolling the whole wall.

Matt or silk matt — what belongs in the box

For your wall paint, you choose the finish alongside the quantity. re-box base one (matt) is the matt interior paint for walls and ceilings: it absorbs light, makes unevenness less noticeable and gives the colour a calm, deep look. For living rooms, bedrooms and ceilings, this is the natural choice. Silk matt is the answer when a wall needs to withstand a bit more — in the hallway, in a child's room, behind the sofa. This finish is more hard-wearing and easy to clean. Either way, the price only depends on the quantity, not the finish, so you decide based on the room, not the budget.

What goes wrong with your first coloured wall

• Choosing the colour on screen alone. Monitors show colour differently than your lamp does in the evening. Order the Farbmusterbox 65 Stk beforehand and hold the sample against the wall for a day.
• Cutting it too close. If you have to reorder halfway through the second coat, you'll be waiting — and the break often shows as a line. Better to measure properly once.
• Painting on a loose surface. Paint only holds as well as what it's applied to. Treat chalking or flaking surfaces first.
• Applying it too thickly. Two thin coats cover better than one that looks generous but turns cloudy as it dries.
• Taking a break partway through. A wall is finished in one go. If you stop midway, the edge dries and becomes visible.
• Removing the tape too late. On fully dried paint, the film tears away with it — and there goes your clean edge.

Frequently asked questions about the “Wände farbig streichen” renovation box

Which colours can I choose for the box?
You choose from the entire re-box colour range, for example Azure Bay No. 25, Soie Blush No. 59 or Olive Drift No. 7. If you haven't decided yet, the Blau family overview helps you sort through the options. Every family shows its neighbouring shades side by side.

Wasn't this box called “Mood-Booster” before?
Yes. The name has stayed true to what it always promised — more mood in the room. It's just that the box is now named after what you actually do with it, so you can find it when you're looking. Contents, price and configurator are unchanged.

Can I return the box?
No — if the box contains mixed paint, the entire box is excluded from returns. That's because each shade is mixed individually after you place your order and belongs to no one else afterwards. All the more reason to test a sample before you buy.

How long does delivery take?
Delivery takes 3–5 working days from receipt of payment. We ship within Germany by parcel, with no additional shipping costs. Processing starts as soon as payment has been received in full.

Is one box enough for a whole room?
Yes, if you enter the area beforehand — the quantity is calculated based on your square metres. For a room with about 35 m² of wall area, that means 10 L for two coats. Small accent walls need considerably less.

What's in the paint?
The wall paint is water-based, low-emission, and free from solvents and plasticisers. It's tested for health-related ingredients and made in Germany. That makes it suitable for rooms where you spend a lot of time.

Is the box available for other projects too?
Yes, there are other combinations for other projects. You'll find an overview under Renovation Boxes — from a basic white renovation to a door project. The structure is always the same: paint, tools, instructions.