Another year has passed and a new one beginning. Let’s look back at the top 5 blog posts for 2023.
As in the top posts of previous years, all five are about painting tips. That makes us happy because it means that the blog Let it B is indeed a painting guide. It is a resource for Filipino homemakers to use when they are thinking about paint and other construction materials.
Just click on the images below to get to the posts.
#1 Estimate how much paint you would need
Paint Calculator: Estimate the Coverage and Amount of Paint You Would Need
Take the guess work out of how much paint you’d need for the area you are thinking of painting, before going out to buy the x number of paint cans at a Boysen Mix and Match Station nearest you.
This post shows you how to calculate digitally using the Boysen App. Aside from the paint calculator, there are other functions like giving you the painting system you’d be needing for the type of surface you’d be painting. What’s more, you can also browse the Boysen paint colors available.
But if you’re old school, the blog post will offer you a manual way, which will give you the mano-mano formula.
#2 Skimcoat vs. Putty
Know the Difference: Skimcoat vs. Putty for Concrete Surfaces
Let me emphasize here again that to have a superb paint finish, excellent surface preparation is needed.
Most Pinoy homes have concrete surfaces. Aside from knowing how to prepare your surface properly, it is also important to know the terms used by painters and when to use what product.
Both skimcoat and putty correct surface imperfections and defects. There’s a great infographic too that shows the step-by-step process of painting a concrete wall.
#3 Boysen Plexibond
We get loads of questions about Boysen Plexibond, one of the mainstays of the Boysen brand.
In a country with only two seasons—dry and wet—and where wet can be really wet, the interest for Boysen Plexibond is understandable. The product can be used to waterproof your home, but you need to use it correctly.
When you type Plexibond in the search bar of Let it B, you will get this long list.
The reason for having so many articles about the product is because of the high interest. Questions though are usually similar, like whether this could be used in submerged surfaces like ponds or pools (to which the answer is NO), or whether it can be used as a stand-alone product (still NO), or whether it can be mixed with other materials aside from Portland cement (also a NO).
Read on these expert tips for easier use and application of Boysen Plexibond.
#4 Boysen Tulle White
When confused about what white paint to coat your home with, choose Boysen Tulle White. To be precise, it’s paint name is Boysen Permacoat Semi-Gloss Latex Paint B-7501.
What’s great about this paint is it is both a topcoat for interior and exterior concrete walls and drywall. Do I hear a cheer, #teamputi? Let 2024 be a year when you simplify! And do it stylishly to boot.
For those who want to repaint the home exteriors with white paint, here are more choices in this article. There are also five advantages when using white paint.
#5 Waterproofing your roof deck
How-to Guide: Waterproofing Your Roof Deck with Boysen Plexibond
Yup, Boysen Plexibond again. This time the post talks about using the product to waterproof your roof deck. For this job, we recommend that you get a professional painter.
Do waterproofing during the dry season. Then during the wet season, you can rest easy in the comfort of your home.
If you have other questions on Plexibond, email ask@myboysen.com or call (02) 8363-9738 local 413 to 418 during office hours and have a free consultation with a Boysen engineer.
There you go, these are the top 5 blog posts for 2023. Subscribe to this channel so you can very quickly, on your own, learn more about paint and other products of Boysen. Besides we also have other exciting discussions, like paint colors, home trends, and DIY video tutorials.
