It’s not soap making. Well, not literally. Saponification on wall paints is the result of the alkali reacting to oil, or in this case, the alkaline surface reacting to oil-based coatings forming a soap-like substance that is both soft and gooey– but not essentially fun to touch and look at,…
We’ve said it before and we are saying it again: Nothing beats a well-done prep work. It makes your paint job a success and prevents future painting problems like peeling, cracking, and flaking, just to name a few. Here, we made a straightforward guide to surface preparation for repainting metal…
When starting out your DIY painting project, you want to make sure to cover all the bases and be informed as much as possible. Luckily, the age of smartphone has made it easier for you to learn a skill and apply that knowledge on your own. Whatever DIY project you’re…
Boysen once again pushed their limits and exceeded expectations as they introduced to the Worldbex community their newest booth, Color Stories, on March 13-17, 2019 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Bringing home the best booth award from the Interior & Design Manila 2019, Boysen Color Stories brought the…
Choosing the right color palette for your home can be overwhelming. You’re presented with so many color choices that sometimes it could be paralyzing. It’s the classic paradox of choice! We’ll narrow down your choices and help you realize the color you need right now. Simply take this fun quiz…
It takes discipline to start a journey of health, and both exercise and diet play important roles to achieve overall fitness. Many health practitioners advocate that nutrition is more crucial than exercise. Some go as far as to quantify the relationship — 80% nutrition + 20% exercise is the formula…
I was there when Boysen Color Stories made its debut in Interior & Design Manila (IDM) at the SMX Convention Center last March 7, 2019. I was welcomed by the smiling faces of the event crew and Aiza Ramadhan, one of Boysen’s event coordinators. Her instruction was pretty straightforward, “just…
Filipinos’ love for music goes beyond age, gender, language, and genre. There is always something for everyone to listen and sing along to no matter the situation, maybe that’s why through the years, it has become an essential part of our daily lives. Needless to say, we live and breathe…
Having a flawless painting job is extremely satisfying. Aside from using high quality paints and having the right painting technique, the credit ultimately goes to proper surface preparation. We’re on the last leg of our surface preparation series, and we’re tackling how to prepare new metal surfaces. Identify the type…
Most of us take our health for granted. So here’s a webisode called Honey Goes Healthy that will get you thinking whether you’re on the right track with your health goals. For many of us who have sedentary jobs, we think that sitting down for several hours a day is…
You got home one afternoon to spots of rust on your metal gate. It’s been raining nonstop and nothing’s protecting the gate that protects you. (It’s sad.) You thought about repainting the surface to hide the developing rust but you’ve got another think coming. Painting on a corrosive gate or…
Tof Zapanta is a designer, art director, illustrator, and storyteller who isn’t afraid to immerse himself in the beauty of bareness and keep his mysterious aura. His take on the Enchant palette revels in the luxurious and sensual colors and figures, which is easily recognizable in many Tof Zapanta artworks.…
Aman Santos is a visual artist, arts professor, and editorial designer. With an MFA in painting and a bachelor’s degree in visual communication under his belt, he effortlessly creates lasting imagery. He has curated a body of work that gives viewers a glimpse into the world of peace and tranquility.…
Meet one of the Color Stories Artists, Joseph Valderrama, an experienced graphic designer and interior designer. He has handled graphic design projects especially in printed media, having worked for a magazine and a number of freelance projects. He currently handles hospitality and commercial projects at architectural firm EUDO. His portfolio…
With Nelz Yumul acting as the driving force of WeeWillDoodle, the group made their statements, and their impact, known. Using the loud and passionate hues of the Engage palette in the Boysen Color Trend 2019, they proved once again that it is in creative collaborations that one can reveal his…
Boysen launched Color Stories, its latest exhibition booth, in Interior & Design Manila which will run from March 7 to 9 at the SMX Convention Center. The booth Color Stories has a minimalist design with lots of open spaces. Boysen chose four Filipino artists to make their creative interpretation of…
This is THE ultimate color quiz you’ve all been waiting for. Here, you’ll get a color expert-approved color palette that suits your personal preference. The color palettes that we recommend here have gone through a rigorous selection process. Every year, Boysen puts together these colors with the help of color…
It takes a year to make a Color Trend – four palettes with six colors each – so you can just imagine the excitement we feel to launch Boysen Color Trend 2019 in Interior & Design Manila on March 7 to 9, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center. There are…
Every experienced painter knows the importance of having the right painting tools. To help you in your next painting project, we made a checklist that you could bring when shopping for tools you will need. When buying paints, keep in mind that some paints are made for a specific type…