Choosing a Paint Colour for your Walls

Picking out a colour for your house can be difficult. There are many different aspects to consider when deciding on a colour.

What we want for you at Painters Enterprise is to be happy with the end product. We want you to feel that through the paint job, your house reflects a space that is to your taste and personality. We want to harbour a stress-free process and make your transition to an updated paint job smooth and seamless.

But this smooth transition can be hindered when the first step, picking a colour, is already giving you grief. We want to help you feel confident in what you have picked before you have even seen the end result, and in this article, we have shared some things to consider to make that possible.

choose a colour you love

Choosing a paint colour you love for your house is really important because it makes a big difference in how you feel every day. Your home is your personal space, and having colours that make you happy can create a positive and relaxing atmosphere. When you pick colours that reflect your taste and personality, it makes your home feel more like it’s truly yours. Seeing colours you enjoy daily can lift your mood and make your space feel more inviting and comfortable. Plus, your home’s colours are a way to express yourself and show off your style.

Considering all this, the first and maybe most obvious factor is that the colour you pick should be one you love.

Gather pictures of other homes and paint jobs that capture the essence of what you want your final result to be. You can even show us these when we give you your estimate. Doing this will give us a better idea of your expectations for quality so we can be sure to meet them.

Feel free to utilize the opinions of our experts to help you make your decision. We are eager to assist you in creating your perfect home.

choose a colour that covers well

Another factor to consider when picking a colour for your home is choosing a paint that covers well, leaving a high-quality finish.

Some paint colours cover better and need fewer coats because of how they’re made. Colors with a lot of pigment, like deep blues and rich reds, tend to cover old paint more easily, so you don’t need to apply as many layers. Light colours, especially those with a lot of white, might need more coats to look smooth and even. Also, darker and more intense colours usually have better coverage because the pigments used are stronger. So, if you want to save time and effort, choosing a colour with good coverage means you’ll likely need fewer coats to get the perfect look.

If you want to cover a previously dark wall with a lighter colour, remember that this will require more coats to create an opaque finish. It can be a lot of work, meaning higher costs and longer duration of job.

Lowering the amount of Coats

There is a solution to minimize the amount of coats needed.

Tinted primers help minimize the number of coats needed to cover a dark wall by providing a better base for the paint. When you use a primer that’s tinted to a shade close to your final paint colour, it creates a more uniform surface. This helps the paint adhere better and makes the colour look more vibrant. By evening out the colour of the wall, the tinted primer reduces the need for multiple layers of the final paint to hide the dark colour underneath. Essentially, it makes the job easier and faster by ensuring that the paint covers more effectively and evenly with fewer coats.

Whatever colour you decide, we guarantee that with our help, your home will become a space that you love. It will be a house that represents you. Book an estimate with us today to get one step closer to your dream home.