Whether you are refreshing the outside of a building, decorating the walls, floors and ceilings of your house or refinishing furniture; paint is the first and easiest option to transform the look of any room in your home. If you’re thinking about repainting, but aren’t sure what color to choose, here are some simple tips on how to camouflage with paint!

Choosing the right color
Camouflage With Paint When it comes to decorating and design, paint is essential: whether you are refreshing the outside of a building, decorating the walls, floors and ceilings of your house or refinishing furniture; paint is the first and easiest option. Choosing colors can be tricky – especially when you’re working with smaller spaces that can be difficult to experiment with. These five tips for picking out color will give you an easy process for determining which color is right for your space! 1) Try Using Color Psychology: There’s science behind why certain colors make us feel certain ways – blue is calming while red increases confidence.

How many coats do I need?
If you’re using a smooth, non-porous paint, it’s easy to get away with one coat of paint. On porous surfaces like wood or stucco, though, you may need two or three coats. These guidelines will help you determine how many coats you need: If your paint has a flat finish, then two coats is usually enough. If your color is glossy or eggshell (somewhere between flat and shiny), then three coats may be necessary to ensure complete coverage. If your color is semi-gloss (similar to a car), then four thin coats are needed for full coverage and good adhesion. And if you have a high-gloss finish, five coats might be best. To see what these different finishes look like in person, visit your local hardware store or home improvement center and find samples in person. You can also use our online tool to calculate how many coats of paint you need based on your wall size and number of colors used (see below). Just enter an address below to get started!

Do I really need primer?
The short answer is yes. Primer acts as a base for your paint, preventing stains from pigments in older coats of paint from seeping through to new coats and ensuring that your paint will adhere to your wall or furniture better. You can’t just go out and buy any primer, though: The specific primer you should use depends on what type of surface you’re painting. There are many different types of primer; do some research online or at a local hardware store before picking one up to make sure it’s right for what you’re doing.

Tips and Tricks
In terms of painting, a lot of people are often left stumped in front of an empty wall. However, there are many tried and tested ways to help you choose paint colors that work well together: pick colors that make sense for your space (e.g., green for a living room), start with neutrals (e.g., white or beige) when working with bolder colors and colors that have multiple shades tend to look more interesting than monochromatic ones. If you’re still stuck, hire an interior designer to help you choose colors – they’ll know what looks good together and can recommend trends if you’re unsure.

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