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27 - 01 - 2010 decorating ideas: How to choose your paint

he painting is an essential element of the decoration. There are two main types of paint acrylic paint and paint glycero. Acrylic paints are more environmentally friendly they contain no solvents are easier to use and most are odorless.

Paints glycero contain solvents are fragrant but give a smoother finish. They are now more regulated. There are several aspects of painting: matte or shiny satin for you to choose according to the light part and defects of the wall.

How to navigate among different kinds of paint?

There are two categories of painting. On the one hand, synthetic paint, very solid, mainly used for wood. To clean tools after use of these paints, we use White Spirit. On the other hand, acrylic paints, say water, for walls and woodwork. Side aspect, there are three reports of paint: flat, to absorb the light shining, to reflect light and, midway, satin, with different degrees sometimes drawing on the mat. Today, there is a great enthusiasm for flat paints. They provide privacy and warmth to a room. While a glossy or satin appearance will be more "health". For a good reflection of light on a painted wall, it is necessary that the surface is smooth. So prefer a wall well prepared with coatings and undercoats.

What do you think of the paintings "ecologists"?

In this market, it is the German products that are more advanced. Today marks the launch of ranges of paints with less VOCs (volatile organic compound). I think it's good to try to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with packaging and components of paint cleaner.

Right now, what color trend?

The natural colors are very trendy in decor, it talks about the new neutral colors found in fashion. Trend also accents red, plum, violet. Violet is also the big replacement for the plum in 2010. It is a sulphurous color, which plays a role of contrast and, coupled with a clear color, is positioned as a chic alternative to black and white.
"The moldings are discrete with a color tone on tone or lighter"

How to animate a wall?

If you have baseboard, paint them white, this will bring to light. It also applies to windows. On the other hand, is the great return of moldings, but with a reversed trend. The moldings are not highlighted with colors darker than the wall: they are rather discrete with a color tone on tone or lighter. The beams in an old or inside the attic, particpent also the animation and visual color of a room. In general, in France, the ceiling is painted white beams are one of the few elements in color of the surface. For a rustic effect, they are painted dark (wenge or black). But for a blurred effect chic and trendy, feel free to color them green: khaki, olive, bronze, green water, green almond ...

And for a dark room, what to do?

Paint it yellow. This color brings light and brightness, warmth. But choose a matte or satin texture.