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Home Improvement: PAINT COLORS 2016 FORECAST

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HOME IMPROVEMENT: PAINT COLORS AND DESCRIPTIONS DESIGNED TO HYPNOTIZE YOUR MIND

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Over the years, we have seen many interesting paint color choices for interior and exterior home remodeling projects.

But, did you know, that each year paint manufacturers predict what the hottest trends will be for the next year?

I am not one to follow trends, but for fun let’s see what the paint companies have to say.

2016 Color of the Year

Leading Edge Homes - Paint Color of 2016

2016 Paint Colors of the Year — Shades of White

The 2016 “color of the year” for Benjamin Moore and Glidden is off-white and Sherwin-Williams and Behr also include off-white in their 2016 color trend forecasts.

Benjamin Moore is still showing pops of color with trims and accents walls.

Color Names and Descriptions

Sherwin Williams describes their paint colors vividly.

This is the description of the Sherwin Williams 2016 color forecast. 

Passionate pursuit. Fresh mindfulness. Vintage workmanship. Social engagement. And technology and materials that seem to come from out of this world. We’re taking the best of everything life has to offer and indulging in the moment. Prepare to come together as we go in passionate pursuit of a shared color consciousness.

The colors are made to sound exciting!

Personally, I don’t choose colors based on the wording describing how the colors should make me feel, I choose colors based on my personal tastes, how it will blend in with my furniture and accessories, etc. But, it is fun to read the descriptions.

Choosing a Paint Color

Leading Edge Homes - Accent walls give a pop of color.

An accent wall gives the family room a pop of color.

Color set the mood.  You have to decide what kind of space you want to create.
What Inspires You?

Do you have a favorite pillow, painting, a vacation spot or fruit? Look for colors that make you happy or bring you to a happy place. Remember, you don’t need to follow trends.

 

Colors Can Define Your Mood

Color psychology says the room color can define your mood.

Pick the color that you want to use.

Since white is the color of the season, you may want to choose one of the colors above as an accent.

What is in Your Home?

Your furnishing and flooring should also be considered when choosing a paint color.

To see if the color you are choosing will go with your room, get paint samples and paint them on the wall.  Colors will look differently from the paper sample because of your lighting, furniture, and room size.

Remember, there is more to changing the color of your walls to make sure your paint looks good. You need to prep your walls, fill in nail holes, and buy the proper paint.

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Todd Perry, a State of Florida Certified Building Contractor and president of Leading Edge Homes, Inc., provided this information.

If you have questions about a home improvement project, call Leading Edge Homes at 561-795-2551 or email Todd at: todd@leadingedgehomes.com and he’ll be happy to share his knowledge with you.

Leading Edge Homes, Inc. specializes in improving your lifestyle through room additions, bathroom renovations, kitchen updates, hurricane-resistant screen enclosures, and more!  In business since 1991, they demolish your stress by building your trust.
Visit the Leading Edge Home’s website or call 561-795-2551 to discover how they can help you with your next home remodeling project in Palm Beach County.
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Painting Ideas: Water-Based Paint and Oil-Based Paint Don’t Mix

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Anyone Can Paint – Or Can They

It is true that anyone can paint; however, it takes special knowledge and talent to get professional results and avoid a lot of headaches.

The Number 1 Mistake People Make When Repainting

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Putting water-based (latex) paint over oil-based (alkyd) paint is the number one mistake people make when painting. Even when it comes to painting, oil and water don’t mix!

Water-based paint does not stick to oil-based paint, it just peels right off.  If your doors and moldings already have oil-based paint on them, you have two options.

Options if Your Doors and Molding Have Oil-Based Paint on Them

The easiest thing to do is simply re-coat the surface with oil-based paint.  Yes, you have to use mineral spirits to clean up and use a brush meant for oil-based paint, but the resultant finish is more resistant to wear and tear.  The alternative is to prime the oil-based paint with an oil-based primer first, then top coat with water-based paint.  This is clearly more expensive and time consuming.

Oh No… You Didn’t Know This

What do you do if you have a door or moldings that have already been painted with water-based paint over oil-based paint?  Unless you want to spend hours striping and peeling off the latex paint, it is usually less expensive and time consuming to replace the door or moldings.  Then after priming the replacements, it’s your choice – water-based or oil-based paint.
How can you tell if you have water-based or oil-based paint on a surface?  Rub the surface with a rag that has alcohol on it (preferably denatured alcohol).  If it’s water-based paint, the paint will dissolve and transfer onto the rag.  If it’s oil-based paint, no paint will transfer onto the rag.

Questions?

If you have specific questions, please call me at 561-795-2551 or email me at: todd@leadingedgehomes.com and I’ll be happy to share my knowledge with you.
Leading Edge Homes, Inc. is a Florida certified building contractor specializing in improving your lifestyle through room additions, bathroom renovations, kitchen updates, hurricane-resistant screen enclosures, and more!  In business since 1991, they demolish your stress by building your trust. Contact them at 561-795-2551 or visit their website to discover how they can help you with your next home remodeling project in Palm Beach County.
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