Keep kalawang problems out of your home. Metal, more often than not, will rust over time. The best way to not see rust on your metal for a long while is through proper surface preparation and by choosing durable, high-quality paints, including primer. Let’s get into it. 1. Use the…
One of the best ways to inject new life into the look of your home without breaking the bank is by repainting. It does work wonders for the interiors of our homes, but let’s not forget the exteriors as well. It’s the first thing you see the moment you pull…
The global trend forecasting company WGSN predicts homestyles for 2025, one of which is living intentionally. …We are stepping into an age of living intentionally, where consumer decisions and actions will be made with a greater sense of purpose. This is a relatively recent and hugely consequential change – worrying…
Moving into your first apartment or condo? Congratulations! Leaving the nest is always so hard and scary, but can be so undeniably freeing and exciting at the same time. If you’re still scouring Pinterest or Tiktok for some condo inspirations, let the Boysen blog help you out. Take the quiz…
Primers are essential to painting concrete. Do you know when to use it? This crash course covers priming for bare concrete, priming when repainting, and important things to remember when using primer. Ready? Let’s begin. What is Primer and Why You Need It Primer is sandwiched between your concrete surface…
Dreading having to prepare meals at home because of all the hassle? Save yourself from greasy fast food and steep delivery fees by lessening the stress you feel in the kitchen. It doesn’t have to be such a fuss! Find ways to take some of the frustrations out of cooking…
In painting, cutting in means drawing a straight line using a brush to paint areas that are too tight for paint rollers, like cornices, jambs, trims, baseboards, corners or ceiling lines. If you want an even and smooth paint job, then you must learn how to paint these areas and…
Being in such a hot, humid, and rainy location like the Philippines can wreak havoc onto our homes. One specific issue that we all seem to tackle is rust. Rust starts off small, unnoticeable, usually from the tiny corners of our metal gates and railings. If left unchecked, it spreads…
There are no boring colors. There are only spaces that have not made good use of them. Black, white, and gray can seem like bland choices. There are, however, many ways to prove that wrong. Here are a handful that you can replicate for your home. Dramatic and Moody Some…
Good day! Is it alright to mix Plexibond and tile grout? I’m just worried because from what I know these can’t be mixed together. We are currently having problems with leaks coming from the second-floor shower area. What our workers did was after removing the old grout, they mixed Boysen…
Here’s the scoop: A highly-anticipated movie to be released this year used so much pink paint in its production that its paint supplier’s global stock was used up. Thankfully, Boysen has not run out of pink paint! We have lots for you to choose from and here are a few…
Have you ever wondered why sometimes when you walk inside a newly renovated room the initial reaction is to say “Amoy pintura”? Painting or finishing is usually one of the last steps in any construction or renovation process. Most probably, what you’re smelling in the room is actually the odor…
One of the most common substrates that we use for our homes is wood. Here is Bea showing Boysen’s two paint systems for this type of surface. Boysen’s Enamel-Based Paint System There are two products that you can use for wood, found in both interiors and exteriors. It’s the enamel-based…
Iloilo, something exciting is coming your way this July. Worldbex Services International, the same hosts for Worldbex Construction Expo held in Metro Manila, is presenting the first ever installment of the Philippine Building and Construction Expo (PHILBEX) Iloilo! With over 130 booths featuring both local and interational suppliers, this latest…
Dolce far niente…the sweetness of doing nothing. That’s how it was described in the 2010 film Eat, Pray, Love. Others would define it as pleasant idleness, or as Meriem-Webster puts it, “pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness.” I read somewhere though that Italians hardly use this cliché, but they do practice…
Step aside, millennial pink. A new darling color may have just arrived. And it may not be the hue you’ve been expecting. Here Comes Burnt Orange People may be getting sick of pink in large part because we see it everywhere already. There’s too much pink, says Lauren Chiu to…
Rainy day blues are real. Don’t let it get you down. Find something to do at home that’s productive and maybe even enjoyable! Here are some suggestions from the Boysen Color Trend 2022/23 Bloom palette. Update Your Guest Bedroom Don’t let unannounced guests catch you off-guard. Have your guest bedroom…
Hi, Lettie! I have my house painted with Boysen Permacoat in Tulle White. I like the color but the rain has made it dirty. I want to switch to Boysen Wallguard because it has better dirt resistance but I think the readily available color is too white. I was told…
If you’ve ever wondered what you would need epoxy paint for, you’ve come to the right place. Here is your introduction to epoxy paints—what they are, when you would need them, and a few important things to keep in mind when using them. What are Epoxy Paints What differentiates epoxy…