Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Choosing Paint

Hey there, design enthusiasts! It's your friendly neighbourhood mascot, Blobby, from Neo by Nippon Paint. In this blog, I’m going to help you avoid the most common mistakes homeowners make when choosing paint. Let’s dive right in!

1. Ignoring Lighting

An universal fact is that a lot of individuals are influenced by lighting. It's similar to purchasing movie tickets based solely on the poster, without viewing the teaser trailer or reading reviews and them turning out poorly. In the same way, a color you love in the store might not look at all on your walls when you arrive home. And there's a good possibility you'll dislike it. Why? Because the way the light hits your walls can significantly change the appearance of the paint color. What is once a lovely soft grey could turn dark blue at night. You know? Therefore, before committing, always test a paint swatch on your wall to see how it looks at different times of the day. Some paints are really colourful. So always test a paint swatch on your wall and see how it appears at various times of the day before making a commitment. Some paints have great colour-shifting qualities and can easily adapt to different parts of the day. So speak with your colour-correct experts and make a choice.

2. Neglecting to Think About the Room’s Purpose.

Imagine that regardless of the workload, everyone at your workplace receives the same salary. It doesn't make sense. This is no different. Every space has a distinct function, however many individuals choose the same style for every room while forgetting its use. While your living room and bedroom are peaceful places to unwind, your kitchen and bathroom are prone to moisture-related stains and other problems, so you'll need water-resistant paints that stay through all this. The living room, where you spend most of your time, can have more vibrant colours and patterns than sturdiness.

3. Choosing Colors Without a Plan – Don’t Wing It!

I love colors, and I know you do too! But let’s talk about how important it is to choose colors with a plan. Some homeowners get caught up in the excitement of picking bold or trendy colors without thinking about how all the colors will work together in their homes. You don’t want to end up in a room that feels disconnected or overwhelming because the colors clash, right? Consider the flow of your home – the rooms should complement each other. If your living room opens into your kitchen, for example, the two spaces should have colors that blend or harmonize, not clash or fight for attention. Create a color palette for your entire home! This can be a mix of neutrals, accents, and a few bold colors, but they should all feel cohesive. This way, every room feels connected and balanced.

4. Use Primer: There is no negotiating this.

Every homeowner makes the grave error of assuming primer is not required in order to save money. However, the most important thing is to make sure that the paint color you have selected offers it 100% and that the final product looks exactly as you imagined. It creates the ideal wall for the paint by improving paint adhesion and removing old stains or colors.

5. Effects on the Environment

I'm not here to lecture on science, but consider how the paint will affect both the environment and you. Homeowners have really begun to do more study and have grown more cautious about the paint they choose for their houses in recent years. High quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOC) are present in some paints, which is undesirable since these paints emit toxic fumes into the air during, and following painting. Therefore, always use paints with little or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs); these work better in homes with children and pets.

Stay tuned for more tips from yours truly, Blobby!