

Let it B | MyBoysen has come up with many quizzes over the years that help our readers choose their colors and color palettes based on very unscientific means, like the kind of condiment you prefer, the cake that makes your mouth water, or what type of makeup you use.…
We needed to renovate our house a few years back. There were collapsed ceilings in parts of the house. We feared that rats would just drop in on us at any moment. Some of our plumbing didn’t work. Cabinet fixtures were hanging on by a thread. You get the point.…
You can’t resist red. You have to respond. This may seem like a color that is hard to manage because of its intensity, but it is that characteristic that makes red a powerful tool in your color arsenal. Painting your home a joyful red can encourage the spirit of creativity…
Konstrukt Lunar Series is a collection of 9 cement faux finishes that uses standard Konstrukt products. Yes, you read that right! While Konstrukt is known for its surface preparation products such as skimcoats and renders, the same products can actually be used to create decorative finishes for that modern concrete…
Healthy Home is Boysen’s antibacterial, odor-less, water-based paint that has a satin finish for interior concrete and drywall surfaces. The special feature of this product is its antibacterial protection technology which gives an extra defense against bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, as well as mildew and fungus. Why is this…
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…
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…