Here’s a color painting idea for you. Why not consider the color oxblood for the Year of the Ox? Oxblood is a color similar to maroon, vermillion, cranberry, or burgundy, with more brown tones than purple. This was a very popular color in 2012 and 2013, and it was seen…
They say that love makes the shy brave and the brave shy. I don’t know who said it but I saw it written on a restroom door. I forgot whether it’s a quote from some wall art or toilet vandalism, but I thought I should share that here. We hope…
Welcome to the second instalment of The Boysen Way. Last time, I laid out a general overview of the things you need to know about concrete prior to painting. This time around, let’s talk about wood. Wood can be used in different ways around the house. There are wooden walls,…
Boysen Painting 101 is the title of our video made a few years back that gives a step-by-step tutorial on using Boysen architectural paint for your interiors and exteriors. In other words, if you are a DIYer, then this video will teach you the basics of using Boysen paint. Watch…
Dear Readers, Proud mama here. Let it B | MyBoysen will turn 4 on Valentine’s Day. For us, this red letter love day is also the blog’s birthday. It has been an adventurous ride right from the start and you, our readers, have helped shaped this blog with your interest…
Normal stuff. Nice life, cool flat, fun job. Someone to watch movies with. (Killing Eve, 2018) This is Villanelle’s answer when Agent Eve Polastri asked her what she really wants in life. I may not be an elusive high-profile assassin, but I relate to Villanelle’s dream. With a cool flat,…
Konstrukt Construction Chemicals is the trusted brand for surface preparation products. Need to prep a wall for painting? They’ve got you covered with their skimcoats, renders, and more. But while a painted wall is the norm for living spaces, there’s just something about a modern concrete look that gives the…
Ah…Valentine’s. Restaurants (those that are open) are fully booked. Prices for flower bouquets skyrocket. Boxes of chocolates are sold out in groceries. Close your windows and turn on your air purifiers because love is in the air again. Whether you’re happily coupled up or still bitter about your jerk of an…
We started pinning our blog mood boards fairly recently. Although we have many more here in the blog, we have been able to pin just a handful to date. We have enough though to choose the most interesting mood boards you will find in our Boysen Pinterest account. A Boysen…
Hello! This is your resident feng shui master and I’m here to talk about the lucky colors for 2021. Just kidding. I am Chinese but I’m no feng shui master. This article is purely for color inspiration in case you’re planning to repaint your room anytime soon. Here, I’ll be…
Are you planning to repaint your home this month? We suggest you start from the top and work your way down. It’s strategic to paint the ceiling first, followed by the walls and other surfaces like trims, doors, and cabinets. If you ever have paint drips or splatters, it’s easier…
Painting may seem to be an easy process, and it is once you’ve understood the process. The following may add to the complexity: different types of surfaces that need (re)painting whether it’s painting a new surface or (re)painting whether you will be painting an interior surface or an exterior one…
In the Philippines, perhaps the most popular building material is concrete. Take a look around you. You’re probably surrounded with concrete walls. And under your floor rug? Concrete floors. Of course, there are other available substrates as well like metals and wood. But that’s for another blog post. For now,…
“? Would you like to swing on a star…Carry moonbeams home in a jar…And be better off than you are…” That’s a song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1944, also a period in human history when the whole world…
A bathroom is one of the most important rooms in a home and should therefore be given attention. These are the top bathroom design trends for 2021: Vibrant Paint Colors Natural Textures Smart Bathroom Fixtures The Art of Lighting Colorful Water Closets (a.k.a. toilets) Plants in the Bathroom 1 …
Why, hello there! We’re nearing the end of the first month of the new year. How are you guys keeping up with your resolutions? I hope you’re all staying on track. Now that we’ve had some time to acclimate these new habits into our routine, it’s time to talk about…
These are the top 10 Boysen DIY video tutorials that you, our readers, were most interested to watch last year. Despite the pandemic, maybe you were already dreaming about making a home makeover or doing one during the quarantine. Whatever the reason, thanks for spending some time with us. We…
Konstrukt Construction Chemicals makes your construction project prep a breeze. The brand carries items such as skimcoats, renders, putties, tile adhesives, and other products that make life easier prior to the application of paint or other products. But, did you know that you can also use some Konstrukt products as…
How do I compute the total paintable area? How much paint should I buy? What formula should I use when I need to estimate how much paint I need? These are some of the usual questions that we get repeatedly. That’s why we made this test to answer those questions…