On The Block, thoughtful application of colour could be the difference between a winning room and a second place, so it's important for the contestants to be creative and use colour to their advantage.

This week, Dale and Sophie stepped out of their comfort zone and chose to paint a feature wall to create some contrast within their otherwise subtle colour palette. Dan and Dani also chose to incorporate some striking colour to make a statement about their room.

For top tips on painting winning rooms in your home, check out these instructional videos by The Block's chief tradie, Scott Cam.

Learn how to prepare interior surfaces.

Learn how to paint interior surfaces.

For more detailed instructions on how to paint the interior of your home, download our Mitre Plan project planner.