Children’s Day on 14 November is a great excuse to make something together. Painting a wall, a shelf or a pot is a creative, hands-on project that children remember. Here are ten fun ideas, how to keep them safe, and which paints to use.
Short answer: The best painting projects to do with kids are small, simple and low-risk: a handprint wall, a growth-chart strip, a stencil pattern, colour-block shelves, painted plant pots, a sky-and-clouds ceiling corner or a two-tone wall. Use water-based paints, protect floors and furniture, keep windows open, and let adults handle ladders, primers and cleaning. Choose an easy-to-clean emulsion for walls children touch often, and finish with a family photo of the result.
Why paint with kids?
- It builds creativity and confidence.
- It gives children ownership of their room or corner.
- It is screen-free family time.
- The result stays, as a memory on the wall.
What are 10 fun painting projects for kids?
- Handprint wall: the whole family adds handprints in different colours on one small panel.
- Growth chart strip: paint a narrow vertical band and mark heights each birthday.
- Stencil pattern: stars, leaves or shapes on a plain wall using cardboard stencils.
- Colour-block shelves: each shelf in a different cheerful colour.
- Painted plant pots: terracotta pots in bright colours for the balcony.
- Sky corner: soft blue with white clouds above a bed.
- Two-tone wall: a darker lower half where hands touch, light above.
- Rainbow arch: a simple painted arch behind a study desk.
- Name panel: a painted rectangle with the child’s name in letters.
- Garden mural: grass, flowers and a sun on a low wall in the sit-out.
Choose projects that suit your child’s age. Toddlers enjoy handprints and painting large shapes with a wide brush, with an adult close by. School-age children can follow stencils, paint shelves and plan simple patterns. Older children and teens can design their own feature wall, choose the colours from a shade card and help with masking and cleaning. Whatever the age, keep the project small enough to finish in one afternoon, so it stays fun from start to finish.
Plan the colours together before you start. Let children pick two or three colours from a shade card, and test them on a piece of card first. This avoids disappointment and teaches them how colours change on a real wall.
Keep the session short and relaxed. Painting a small panel or a few pots in an hour or two is more fun than a long, tiring job. Have snacks and water ready, take a break if attention drops, and let children see the finished result the same day.
How do you keep kids safe while painting?
- Use water-based paints and keep solvent-based products, thinners and primers away from children.
- Adults handle ladders, sanding, primers and opening tins.
- Keep windows open and take breaks outdoors. See how to clear paint smell.
- Dress in old clothes and keep a damp cloth handy.
- Wash hands after painting and before eating.
- Keep paint away from mouths, eyes and pets.
Which paints should you use?
| Project | Suggested Turbolux paint |
|---|---|
| Wall projects in kids’ rooms | Maximus (easy to clean) or Dew (soft sheen) |
| Ceiling corner | Ultra Ceiling White, with a blue emulsion for the sky |
| Outdoor wall mural | An exterior emulsion such as Majestic |
| Protecting floors and furniture | Ezy Cover polythene sheet |
A 3-in-1 semi-sheen exterior emulsion that resists chalking, flaking and fading while preventing algae and fungal growth.
Semi-sheen · TintableView Maximus →
A 2 m by 23.5 m polythene sheet that covers about 500 sq ft of floor and furniture, so paint stays where it belongs.
Drip protection · 500 sq ftView Ezy Cover →For colour ideas, see our kids’ room colours guide.
Children’s Day is also a good time to let a child choose the colour for their own room. Give them a few shades you are happy with and let them make the final choice. A child who chooses the colour is often prouder of the room and takes better care of it. If they want something very bright, use it on one wall or a piece of furniture and keep the other walls soft and calm.
How do you clean up after painting with kids?
- Wash brushes in water straight away, before paint dries.
- Wipe drips with a damp cloth while they are wet.
- Fold the polythene sheet inwards to trap drips.
- Close tins tightly and store out of reach.
- Take a photo of the finished project with the kids.
Frequently asked questions
When is Children’s Day in India?
Children’s Day in India is celebrated on 14 November.
What painting projects are good for kids?
Handprint walls, growth charts, stencils, painted shelves and plant pots, sky corners and simple murals are fun and easy.
Is wall paint safe for children to use?
Use water-based paints, with adults handling primers, solvents, ladders and cleaning. Ventilate well and wash hands afterwards.
Which paint is best for a kids’ room?
An easy-to-clean emulsion such as Maximus, which forms a non-porous layer so marks wipe off more easily.
How do I protect the floor when painting with kids?
Cover floors and furniture with a polythene sheet such as Ezy Cover and keep a damp cloth handy.
Happy Children’s Day
Visit your nearest Turbolux dealer for kid-friendly colours and easy-to-clean paints.
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