How to select the correct paint for previously painted surfaces
When it is time to decorate a newly built house, or even to just paint a previously painted wall surface, we tend to focus only on the colour choices. Although the colour is very important, we should not forget that the surface preparation and the choice of paint to be used are also vital aspects. Ensure that the surface to be painted is clean, dry and sound. These are the three main principles of the state of the substrate prior to painting.
For a very good interior paint option, Prominent Paints would suggest Prominent Ultra Matt. This product has a low odour, is highly washable, mark and scratch resistant, and much more. It is suitable for high traffic areas and even for bathrooms and any interior walls, ceilings or furniture that require a matt finish.
Apply the 60-30-10 principle
When it comes to colours that are on-trend and in-vogue in 2022 – grounded, serene and peaceful tones are the cornerstone of making over and upstyling rooms with paint. With consumers craving simple comforts and a slowed-down lifestyle, the new neutrals are earthy and organic. The colour trio that best represents this is the PPG Be Well palette, Transcend (PPG1079-4), Big Cypress (PPG1062-5) and Misty Aqua (PPG1147-3), which celebrates beauty and emulates the optimism and soothing nostalgia felt in nature. These comfort colours are similar to comfort foods – offering a certain sense of familiarity and normalcy when facing the unknown. With mindfulness front and centre, this nurturing palette allows consumers to make space for comfort, support, relief and joy.
As a subsidiary of PPG, the world’s leading paint manufacturer, Prominent Paints has access to the latest colour research and, according to the experts, combining the right mix of colours is made easy when using the 60-30-10 principle. Approximately60%of your room should be the main colour on the walls, around 30%of your room should be a feature wall colour in a slightly stronger shade, and about 10%should be an accent colour such as trim, or even an inspiring object like a cushion or sofa.