Aside from knowing product-specific information that can be crucial for your painting project, there are also color-specific information to take note of to get your painting job done right. Whether you get your color inspiration from the blog, the Boysen app, the Boysen website, or the Boysen Color Library showroom, take the time to read the fine print under each hue to arm yourself with the proper information before you embark on your home painting project. Here are some important info to take note of.
01 For Interior Only
To state the obvious, interior-use only paints only have interior-use only colors. So if you’re browsing through the Virtuoso 123 colorizer, take note that all the colors in that collection can only be applied indoors.
But for mixed fandecks and color collections for interior/exterior paint products, there are some hues that can only still be applied for interiors. Why? Well, we do want to offer as much color options as possible to our customers. However, some color formulations are truly limited for interior use only. Using these hues on exteriors can result in quick color fading, which we all don’t want.
02 Needs CP60 yellow primer or CP70 red Primer
Most if not all of our topcoat paints require a primer. For the usual concrete walls, we usually recommend priming with Boysen Permacoat Flat White B-701. But in special cases, we need to use either CP60 or CP70 as primers. CP60 is the yellow primer while CP70 is the red primer. At their core, both CP60 and CP70 are B-701 but mixed with a bit of yellow and red tint, respectively.
Why do we need colored primers? The use of colored primers are usually for darker or brighter shades of red and yellow paint. Using either CP60 or CP70 makes sure that the correct hue shines through. You can have both the CP60 yellow primer and CP70 red primer mixed at any Boysen Mix & Match Station near you.
03 Apply Multiple Coats
There’s not a lot of colors under our collections that require multiple coats. But when you do see the fine print of “Apply Multiple Coats,” this simply means to go beyond the usually 2 coats of topcoat in order to get the color right. This usually means around 3 to 4 coats in general, and usually applies to really dark hues.
Some Final Notes
It always pays to read the fine print. In this case, though, the print isn’t so fine as we try to feature these service conditions as often and as visibly as possible. Don’t forget to read though the product specifications and color requirements before starting on your painting journey. And if you have any other questions on paints or colors, you can always just send an email at ask@myboysen.com. We’re always happy to help. Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog for weekly paint and DIY inspirations sent straight to your email. Happy painting!
