Colors
Making the right color choice
When it comes to decorating, choosing a paint color or theme can really be a challenge. While you may feel that there are so many choices you're bound to find the right one, you may end up feeling that there are so many choices you don't know where to start!
The tips here will really help you if you feel stumped by this important choice. After all, the paint color will set the tone for the room.
Suggestions
It's great to collect paint chips when planning a room. Paint is available in an infinite array of colors and is the most versatile element of your room decor, the easiest to change, and the least expensive. Get ideas along the way, but may we suggest making the final decision after rugs, wallpaper, and fabrics are finalized.
Collecting References & Samples
When you go shopping, you'll need to refer to your fabric, carpet, tile, wallpaper, and trim samples constantly. Be sure to take everything with you wherever you go. No tellng where you might see something wonderful.
Paint Finishes
Consider which paint finish might be best for your project. Matte or flat finishes hide wall imperfections, but glossier finishes will reflect more light.
Our Professional Choice
Prestige Painting Specialists uses Sherwin Williams Paint products and materials exclusively. We recommend that you visit Sherwin Williams for additional help with choosing colors and explore their exceptional color visualizer, which lets you see completed rooms in full color based on your choices.
Additional Information
| Common Paint Types for Specific Applications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Latex | water-based Must be pre-primed or painted on previous water-based latex | Easy soap and warm water cleanup, quick drying and relatively low odors |
| Oil-Based | Should be pre-primed or painted on previous acrylic, water-based, or oil-based latex | Clean up with mineral spirits, longer drying time with relatively high odors |
| Acrylics | Generally used as a base or primer | Can be used as base coat on materials that water-based latex won't adhere to like drywall or lathe and plaster |
| Primers | Specialty primers for use on non-porous materials | |