Every experienced painter knows that painting is more than choosing a paint in your favorite color. More often than not, home painting is a multi-step process and one which requires more than one product. Without a guide to turn to, it can be difficult, especially for those new to painting,…
We started the hashtag series with the #TeamPuti and #TeamIndustrial looks. Now, let’s kick off on a more colorful note with #TeamPink! Think you can’t rock pink? Well, think again! In this article, we’ll be laying out 3 empowering pink color palettes for you to try in your own living…
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…
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 sa Let It B, nakapaglabas na kami ng pitong post tungkol sa Plexibond: How to Use Boysen Plexibond – Waterproofing…
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 our homes with even if we only have the seasons dry and wet in our country. When leaves turn in…
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…
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 not encountered until then. Palitada, umido, and hamba—do you know what these words mean? Today we test how familiar you are with Filipino…
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, what causes it, what you can do about it, and if there are ways to prevent it. What Is Chalking…
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…
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 resorts totally rock this aesthetic. But, when I apply it in my home’s interiors, how come my house just looks…
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 carry out a successful project. That’s why we at Boysen are dedicated to make learning about paint easier and even…
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…
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 of the Spanish architecture as seen in the many churches and old homes in the country. Since real arches are…
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 just for Halloween decorations. It can be a beautiful color that can bring a fun, bold, or even sophisticated look…
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…
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 a coloring book, right? Unfortunately, not exactly. A lot can (and does) go wrong. Unlike crayons on plain paper, there’s…
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. Knowing which paint issues your walls are most prone to and implementing preventive measures make a big difference. Remember, proper…
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…
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 Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Davao City can differ depending on the concern of the homeowner, according to Boysen experts.…