Few things can make your painted surface look aged and old as well as fading can. The unevenness in color can be unsightly especially when it’s very noticeable. But why does this happen anyway? We can explain. Why the Color of Your Paint is Fading Look up! The biggest culprit to color fading in paint is… the sun! Sunlight has ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV rays penetrate the molecular structure of the colorants causing it to break or alter which you then see as fading or discoloration. All paint coatings exposed to…

Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Have you started prepping your home to usher the new year in? If not, check out this article for a quick and easy guide. Are you ready to be a magnet for health, wealth, and happiness? Pick out your Chinese Zodiac below and find out what your lucky colors are for the Chinese New Year! Year of the Rat Those born under the year of the Rat will experience a positive uptick in their careers. Whether it’s hustling for that promotion, looking for…

It’s January 31! It’s like January 1 to 30 Usain-Bolted themselves to this day. Seriously, where did the month go? It doesn’t matter though, because we’ve got all the time to renovate or redecorate our homes to fit the 2024 us. Those who are now in the thick of giving your homes a new look, this post on Etsy home trends may be useful. The Color Berry https://www.myboysen.com/pantones-peach-fuzz-or-etsys-berry/ We touched on Etsy’s Berry in this post, and compared it to Pantone’s Peach Fuzz. It’s your choice whether to go light and…

Say you’ve found a possible color for your painting project but you’re not 100 percent sure about it yet. That’s normal! To help you lessen your second-guessing, we’ve got a few suggestions on what you can do. By the end, you’ll either be more confident of your color choice or be compelled to perhaps start finding a new one. (Check out the Color Inspirations section of this blog if you need ideas!) Use Boysen’s Visualizer Tool The Visualizer tool in the Boysen App was specifically made to help you get a…

Is your kitchen still reeling from the aftermath of the Christmas holidays? If your house is anything like mine, there’s still a basket of round fruits on the countertop and piles of Christmas leftovers inside the fridge. Then, this kitchen cleaning guide is both for you and for me. Eat the Frog Simply put, let’s start with the most daunting task when it comes to cleaning out the kitchen—the fridge. Take stock of what’s currently lurking in your fridge one layer at a time. While we don’t want to contribute to unnecessary…

The bathroom is one of the most overused rooms in any house. Not just by those who live in the home, but guests as well. Aside from keeping it clean and tidy (you can check out our bathroom cleaning guide here), consider freshening up the space with a new look. Take the quiz below to get some ideas on the perfect bathroom aesthetic. If you have any other questions on paints, colors, or Konstrukt Construction Chemical products, send us an email at ask@myboysen.com. We’re always happy to help. Happy redecorating!

If you’re a tita and your beloved niece wants a donut wall for her birthday party, you’d try your very best to get that for her. Thank God, Bea is a crafter so she just makes a donut wall, instead of looking around to buy one. For the cutting list that Bea talks about in the video: 5 pcs 4in x 16in 2 pcs 2in x 23in 3 pcs 2in x 11.5in Don’t let the name ‘donut wall” throw you off. You can always use this for something else, like your…

You might be due for a repaint of your room walls. If you’re already considering it, do it. After all, a fresh coat of paint can do wonders for a space. Now, you’ll need a paint product. Boysen Healthy Home is an all-rounder that has qualities and features you’ll want for interior paint plus a few extras! 1. It’s Durable and Beautiful First and foremost, you want paint that has the basics covered. It has to last a long time without any issues and looks pleasing on your walls. Poor quality…

Last year , we came out with Pinterest predictions for home trends. We talked about 5 trends: 1) showers, 2) hipstoric home, 3) happy paint colors for the home front, 4) mush-rooms trend, and 5) rainscapes. https://www.myboysen.com/pinterest-predicts-5-trends-for-the-home/ One year later and here we are to talk about Pinterest home trends for 2024. What I like about Pinterest trends is that they have extensive data to back them up. They have nearly 500 million users who use the platform, with about 40% of its users coming from the United States. Gen Zers…

If this is the first you’re hearing of Bug Off, it’s an innovative paint product from Boysen with insect-killing abilities. A company that imports pet food recently put it to the test to see if it would help lessen their pest problem. Indeed, it did! Bugs are a common problem in warehouses storing perishable items. To counter this, it is industry practice for businesses handling these products to conduct regular pest control measures such as fumigation. However, for one local business, whose warehouse is located in Valenzuela City, fumigation does work…

Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024, and Berry is Etsy’s. We’ve written about Peach Fuzz in this article below. https://www.myboysen.com/peach-perfect-heres-how-to-paint-with-peach-at-home/ Etsy’s Color of the Year 2024: Berry Etsy is an e-commerce platform for mostly handmade crafts. It was founded in the US in 2005 and since then, has evolved into a global marketplace. I know a few people who prefer to buy from Etsy because they are looking for creative and unique goods.  For Philippine products, you can visit this page. Curious? Check out the link to see…

Prepping your concrete surface before you paint is essential to getting that coveted smooth, beautiful outcome. If the surface underneath your paint has cracks, unevenness, and other concrete problems, you can bet these will affect the look of your paint job. This is where construction chemicals come in. In this episode of Boysen PinTanong, Engineer Calvin from Konstrukt Construction Chemicals goes over common concrete problems and what to do about them. He also recommends a line of products specifically designed to repair concrete imperfections. Watch and learn! Types of Concrete Imperfections…

A bathroom can truly make or break a home. It’s not just about having a working heater or a bidet installed in your toilet, cleanliness also plays a huge role in how presentable the humble lavatory can be. Cleaning the bathroom isn’t the best way to spend the weekend, but the results can be truly rewarding. Check out our bathroom cleaning guide down below. Run the Laundry Be honest with me, when was the last time you washed your shower curtains…or your bath mats? Remember that these materials are exposed to…

You can’t deny it. A stylish bathroom is an asset. One feels at ease in a bathroom that’s clean and tidy. You can take your time doing your business and feel fresh once you’re done. Plus, it leaves a good impression on guests who may use it. If you’re not ready for a remodel, try these fast and easy tips first. Minimize Clutter For a lot of us, this may be the most dreaded task on this list. Organizing a space, especially if it already feels like it’s overrun with clutter,…

The Pantone Color of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz, and I’m all for it. The color is warm, light, and flirty. It’s not an in-your-face sexiness but a fun and tender invitation to enjoy in the pleasures of a healthy life…together. It’s not for nothing that peach has been a darling of the cosmetics industry. It’s a mainstay in any makeup collection. I’m sure you, ladies, can attest to this.  You’ve got names like peach perfect, peach sorbet, peach me, life’s a peach… It’s hot in Korea, New York, Milan,…

Ready for a new year with new home design ideas to try? It’s out with the old and in with the fresh and exciting. These are the interior design trends the professionals are expecting to see this 2024. Comfortable Spaces and More Bouclé As more of us turn to our homes as sanctuaries away from the outside noise and chaos, comfortable spaces—as opposed to stiff magazine-ready rooms—are taking over. “Clients will lean more towards comfortable, lived-in furniture rather than smooth clean, and sterile looks,” said interior designer Jen Samson to House…

We can always get behind a beautiful neutral. Timeless and endlessly adaptable, it’s just hard to go wrong with them. This time, we’re taking the time to appreciate taupe. Here’s why designers love it and reasons that might convince you to have it in your home. What is Taupe What exactly is taupe though? Think of taupe as a color that sits between gray and brown. Similar to its neighboring hues, it can either have a warm or cool undertone. And, thanks to its subtle and muted charm, it’s often utilized…

After reviewing what the top 5 blog posts are for 2023, we will show you here the top 5 Instagram posts for last year. Our followers like to see images of interiors and color swatches. We notice that they also go for bright colors and not the whites or neutral hues. Are the Pinoy homeowners ready to express themselves with colors in 2024? Whichever way you go, Boysen’s got your back with its thousands of colors available. Just visit a Boysen Mix and Match Station nearest you. Click here for locations.…

There’s a reason why we call it comfort rooms. Bathrooms should make you feel at ease. This is why the colors from the Breathe palette from the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 collection suit these rooms so well. Don’t believe us? Here’s proof. Baby Steps BCT21-7736S Free yourself from color constraints. Pink is not just for girls’ bedrooms. Being a subtle hue, Baby Steps becomes a shade for just about anyone. Light and soft, bathrooms with pink wall paint colors create a calming atmosphere—and who wouldn’t want that? Pink has also been…