There are just some places that normal architectural paint isn’t cut out for. I’m talking about humid and usually wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchen backsplashes. Constant exposure to water sources can cause paint failures even for the most perfect of paint applications. For these types of areas, it’s best to go with tiles. Tiles are some of the easiest materials to maintain if installed properly. It’s commonly used in bathrooms where it’s wet and humid most of the time. Tiles come in so many interesting shapes and fun colors,…
Hi, Lettie. Nabalitaan ko na may 200 mL sample sizes ang Boysen. Nagtanong ako sa Boysen Mix and Match stations pero wala naman daw sila. They have 4 L but that is too much. Mayroon ba talagang 200 mL Boysen color samples at saan ako makakabili? Thanks! From, Looking for Sample Pots Hello, Looking for Sample Pots. Hindi ito gawa-gawa! Mayroong 200 mL sample pots ang Boysen. At oo, hindi ito mahahanap sa Boysen Mix and Match stations. Boysen Mix and Match stations can mix paint colors in 4 L containers…
Browse through any year in the Boysen Color Trend collection and you’ll probably notice one thing, each year is divided into several themes. Each of these themes are made up of 6 or so colors that are curated to look good together. Therefore, you can get 2 to 3 colors from the same palette and create a whole look for your living space. We designed the palettes in such a way that you can mix and match colors and it would still look cohesive. Previously, we showed our recommendations for eye-catching…
Plexibond remains a sought-after Boysen product. It isn’t hard to see why either. Boysen Plexibond is a cementitious waterproofing system that, to put it simply, just works. It’s great at what it does—provided that you use it correctly. To help make sure you do, the Boysen Technical Department has these tips, tricks, and advice for you. Mix Well and Be Mindful of Pot Life You cannot apply Boysen Plexibond straight from the container as it must be mixed with Portland cement before use. Add 6.5 to 7.5 kgs of cement for…
Weekends are a wonderful way to unwind, to really take time to pamper yourself and your family. You don’t have to spend much to have a good time. Not everyone can go on staycations or go off on some adventurous trip out of the usual hood. “Homecations” can work too. Have some family rituals like a slow breakfast of garlic rice, tapa, daing na bangus with eggs, instead of the usual brekkie-on-the-run during weekdays. And if you are the type to DIY, finding ways to beautify your home can be fun…
As interior design styles like Scandinavian and Japandi retain their top spot in the popularity rankings, so do the colors that they come with—beige included. Previously perceived as a drab and bland color, beige is nowadays a pretty chic hue. From fashion to interior design, neutrals are very much in. Vogue’s list of trendy colors for fall 2022 even included what they called “Vanilla-Latte Beige.” Let’s take a closer look at this sought-after hue and how you can make it work in your home. Getting to Know Beige Beige is a…
Design tips for a surf shack-themed home office, anyone? Watch this video. Tips for a Change in Design When you are thinking of a makeover for your home, hopefully you have given it a lot of thought especially if the new style is different from the current one, for example, from a Scandi interior style to a boho look. First of all, you should be able to answer why you are changing the look. What is the purpose? If the reason is because your tastes have changed and not because you…
We’re all about making your house a warm and colorful home here at Let it B. Yes, you can definitely and instantly breathe new life into a space with a fresh coat of paint. But, let’s be honest here. We don’t always have the time to invest in such a major project like repainting whole walls. Can you only spare few hours on the weekend for a quick project? Try spicing up your living space with interesting doorways! Let’s send a little bit of love into these odd spaces at home…
Don’t take work stress home with you—it’s not good for your health! Find the space and room to breathe. Try these tips for a tranquil home accompanied by colors from the Breathe palette of the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 collection. Clear Clutter Try not to put it off any longer. It’s time. It may not seem like the pile of mess on your coffee table or home work desk isn’t hurting anyone. But trust us, you’ll feel better once they go. Get rid of things that don’t serve a purpose and…
Organize. Declutter. These are buzz words that you see in most home magazines. The Marie Kondo method, the minimalism movement, and feng shui are some of the things that have influenced how we take care of our homes. But tidying up is nothing new. I can remember my own lola going about her day, briskly barking orders at househelps to keep the home clean. I don’t know about you but I really appreciate a clean home. It does not matter to me so much if the furnishings and the home are…
Itching to do something fun and productive this week? Why not drop by Interior & Design Manila in the next few days? Yes, that’s right. Like many other construction expos, Interior & Design Manila is back! Interior & Design Manila 2022 Interior & Design Manila is usually held during the first quarter of the year, around March. This time around, the event is scheduled to happen from September 22 to 24, that’s Thursday to Saturday. This exhibit sets itself apart from other construction expositions by highlighting interior design elements such as…
With all the things parents need to think about, it can’t be helped that some things take a back seat. The family’s health, however, remains a top priority. Boysen Bug Off, an anti-insect paint, can help keep disease-causing bugs like mosquitoes out of your home. Dengue in Children Dengue, a potentially life-threatening disease, is especially dangerous to children. Per the World Health Organization, data from past years show that younger age groups are most affected by the mosquito-borne illness. Moreover, it’s a significant cause of hospitalization and death among children in…
You can use the Boysen Color Trend palettes by choosing two or more colors from each palette. For this post, I will be choosing two paint colors from the BREATHE palette and add a light neutral to show you how you can come up with a monochromatic color scheme. This is something similar to the color pairings found in this post (click link) from the same palette but this time, we are introducing neutral colors that do not belong to the palette. Tawny Colors I love these colors Morning Yoga and…
From purple heart emojis to high-end purple phone models, this alluring hue has seen a rise in popularity recently. A talented group of seven boys from Korea might have a lot to do with it, of course. For lovers of the hue, whether fans of K-pop or not, we’ve got color palettes and pairings you might enjoy. So, are the purples in your home feeling a bit lonely? Don’t worry, we can make it right. Consider these colors! (ARMY, up for a game of hide-and-seek? We’ve hidden a few song titles…
Awww, he made his old skimboard into a pegboard. What about the memories, man? And it was a cool wall art to begin with. But I get it, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. If you have such a small space then you would need to have something functional, not only decorative. Watch how he changed his old skimboard and gave it a new purpose. Rethink Your Space Working from home and online learning have become part of our world. Two years ago, most of us would just shove…
When you’re new to painting, it can be silly to think that there’s a chance your paint won’t stick to wherever you applied it. But you can bet that it does happen, and several factors can increase your chances of encountering it. Let’s talk about paint adhesion. What is Adhesion In painting, adhesion is defined as how well a coating of paint sticks to a surface. It’s important because it has a direct effect on the durability and quality of your coating. Paints with good adhesion will ensure that the coating…
If you are new to this blog, you may not have seen our Best of Hue series, which focus on one particular color per article. Just click on the link if you’re curious. We’re reviving it here with the color orange even though we already have one for orange. I’m calling this one Orange Memories to tell them apart. People say that we associate colors with memories just like we do with smells. The next paragraphs and short videos will show what my thought associations for the different orange hues are.…
The collection of colors in the Boysen Color Trend palettes are often divided into four themes. Each of these themes would usually have around 6 colors that can be mixed and matched when needed. With this in mind, we especially curated each of these colors per theme to look good together when used in a space. However, to make it simpler, let’s explore the possibilities of making eye-catching color pairings. Here are some of our recommendations for the Breathe color palette from Boysen Color Trend 2022/2023. Baby Steps and Utterly Pottery…
Here’s a question: Why do we apply paint? Primarily, it’s to provide a layer of protection to a surface and, of course, for beautification. Beyond these, Boysen has seen many opportunities to innovate and expand what paint can do and provide. And so, today, we have quality paint products that have features you might not have known you needed. Check these out! Boysen Bug Off Paint that can also protect your family from dengue? It exists. Boysen Bug Off, an anti-insect paint, is proven to kill disease-causing insects like mosquitoes, houseflies,…