Yeah! We’re obsessed with leaves. There are plantitas in the team, some of them virtual, and we’d like to have a biophilic feel in our homes. If you can’t have something real, then at least draw some plants on your walls. So here’s a video tutorial on how to make leaf silhouettes. If you read about biophilic design, then you will find out that one way to bring in that kind of look is to integrate biomorphic elements in your home. Simply put, it is to have natural shapes and elements…
Madalas kaming nakakatanggap sa Boysen Facebook page ng mga katanungan tungkol sa Boysen Plexibond Cementitious Waterproofing System. (Siya nga pala, hindi siya Flexibond. Plexibond ang tamang spelling nito.) At dito…
Fall is not a season that we have in the Philippines. But there is no reason for us to miss out on the gorgeous fall colors that we can paint…
We’ve had a dog quiz and we’ve had a cat quiz. So, I thought, what adorable pet can we think of a quiz for next? What about fishies? So, here we are. I’m not a fish person myself but I did take care of my cousin’s aquarium while he was abroad for a while. And in that time, I’ve learned to appreciate these colorful little wonders. Even if I can’t pet or cuddle them. Pet fishes come in a variety of size, shape, and color. Take your pick here and we’ll…
Chat with a painter, contractor, architect, carpenter, or really any other professional in the construction industry about a home project and you may be surprised to hear Filipino words you’ve…
Something’s happening to the walls of your home—when you touch it, your fingers get coated with a powdery residue. This is called chalking. Here we discuss what exactly it is,…
In Filipino homes, tiled floors are common for living and kitchen areas but wooden floors are also typical especially for bedrooms. For wood and parquet floors, varnish is recommended to keep them in excellent condition for a long time. Some households may also find a use for painted concrete floors such as in garages or perhaps for basketball floor markings if the family is especially keen on the sport. Boysen has varnish and paint products that are specially formulated so they can be applied on floors. We’ve compiled them into a…
Love love love the textured industrial cement finish but not exactly sure how to style it? Yeah, I know. I see a lot of these fancy boutique hotels and seaside…
Painting can get complicated. From choosing the right products and doing surface prep work to actual application and problem-solving hitches—there can be quite a lot you have to know to…
We try out best to do proper paint estimation so we don’t frustratingly discover that we lack paint or have too much of it while working on a project. Having said so, sometimes it can’t be helped that we’re left with more paint than we need. There’s no need to waste money and throw it away. Store leftover paint so you can use it again when the need arises. Here are some tips on how to: Close the Lid Properly Paint cans and buckets are designed to have a tight seal.…
Arches are captivating and stylish. In this day and age when modern, contemporary design calls for clean, straight lines, arches give an old-world, classical look and feel to homes. Think…
Welcome to October! We’re celebrating this month with a color some may be wary of using in their home interiors—orange. Broaden your outlook as we show you how orange isn’t…
We’ve already talked about dating during the pandemic in a previous Adulting 101 with Virtuoso Silk Touch article. If you’re completely content with single blessedness right now, then how about meeting up with friends instead? We probably went from going out every other night to just having e-numans online. While I do miss the hustle and bustle of being out and about on a Friday night, what I miss the most is having actual human interaction with my friends and family. Since the vaccination programs have started rolling out, we can…
For those new to home painting, it can be easy to assume that painting a wall is a straightforward task. It’s probably a lot like filling in the pages of…
Location plays a part in how susceptible your home is to paint problems. Moreover, depending on the area, the type of paint problem differs too. Knowledge and prevention are key.…
I mentioned about light reflectance value (LRV) for paint colors in a post about how to use the Boysen color fan deck, which has the LRV written for each color at the back of the deck. Simply put, LRV is how much light a surface absorbs or reflects. Light Reflectance Value (LRV) Light reflectance value (LRV) is largely dependent on color. The scale goes from 0% (absorbs all light) to 100% (reflects all light), with the latter having the most light reflectance. However, there is not a real 0% or 100%…
We’ve provided painting guides for homes in high humidity areas, coastal areas, and high vegetation areas. This time we’re tackling houses in cities. Painting recommendations for homes in cities like…
Stumped on the perfect color palette for your room? Of course, you can start with your favorite color. It can be red, blue, yellow, or even just white! Need something…
Let it B comes up with another video tutorial on how to easily paint dainty dandelions on your walls. You can use this fun design in children’s rooms. In this video, we used it in the utility room to give the place some fun energy to make you smile while you’re doing your chores. Whereas the video on how to print leaves on your accent wall was all about the loading of the paint on the leaves, this video is about the tool to use to give that fuzzy look. Here…