Bulletproof Decorating: Picking a Paint That Stands Up to Anything

Not all paints are created equal. In the world of paint, price is usually a good determinant of quality, says Robin Daly, the president (aka “Paint Princess”) of Daly’s Paint & Decorating. So is weight. A good-quality paint contains less water, more solids and a finer quality of titanium oxide and resin. That means more of the color actually ends up on the wall, giving you a more durable surface. It will also maintain its looks longer.

3. Old paint. Every client I work with has gallons of old paint. Chances are the colors match your old house but not your new one, so this is a great time to clean out all the old cans.Before disposing of paint, check your town’s rules on recycling or disposing of it. Pro tip: If you loved some of those colors, add them to a spreadsheet on your computer. Make sure you list the room a paint was used in, for future reference. Make sure to update the spreadsheet as you repaint in your new house too.

4. Talk to your new landlord about paint. Most of the time, before you move into your new apartment, the landlord has to clean it, install new flooring and paint the walls. This is a good time to ask about paint and finishes. When I recently moved into a unit in a high-rise building, I knew that the property management company would be painting the walls. I noticed that the model unit I viewed was painted beige (nothing against beige, it’s just not for me). The manager mentioned that she wasn’t sure what my unit would be, since they were in the process of switching over from white to this new beige color. I kept in touch with her after my visit and found out that they were planning to paint my unit beige. I asked if there was any way I could have it painted white instead. All it took was a quick consult with the maintenance staff to confirm that there was still some white paint left over, and then they offered to paint my unit white instead of beige, saving me a huge hassle of repainting it myself. Another option could be to ask if you can supply the paint color of your choosing. After all, they are going to paint it anyway, and it’s hard to imagine they would care which paint is being used. Apart from paint, property management companies often gradually change things like flooring materials to save money and to fit with design trends and current demand so as to stay relevant and attract new renters. So if a particular material doesn’t appeal to you, just ask about your options. My property management company was transitioning from a darker stained engineered flooring to a lighter stain. Had I not favored the light stain anyway, perhaps I would’ve inquired if they had any leftover dark stain. The point is, it never hurts to ask.

Although there’s no such thing as an indestructible interior, there are steps you can take to make your home stand up better to kids and pets. One key element is the kind of paint you choose. The right blend, finish and color can make a difference in how the paint wears and resists grime and abuse.

Although there’s no such thing as an indestructible interior, there are steps you can take to make your home stand up better to kids and pets. One key element is the kind of paint you choose. The right blend, finish and color can make a difference in how the paint wears and resists grime and abuse.

У декораторов есть специальная формула: примерно 60% всех поверхностей, включая текстиль и аксессуары, должен занимать основной цвет, 30% может быть отдано второму по значению, дополнительному тону. Акцентный же цвет выполнит свою роль, если его доля около 10%.

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Not all paints are created equal. In the world of paint, price is usually a good determinant of quality, says Robin Daly, the president (aka “Paint Princess”) of Daly’s Paint & Decorating. So is weight. A good-quality paint contains less water, more solids and a finer quality of titanium oxide and resin. That means more of the color actually ends up on the wall, giving you a more durable surface. It will also maintain its looks longer.

Acrylic based paints wear the best. Satin finish is better then egg shell for cleaning. Washes better smooth surface so dirt does not grab too it like flat paint.