Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 Feb 06, 2011 6:34 pm I just posted a thread about white paint selection in the "The Finishing Touch", but maybe I should have posted in here? ------------------------- I'm new to this forum, and although I know that this question has been asked and answered hundreds of times before... I'm going to ask it again anyway. My unit is being completely re-painted white next week to freshen it up before it goes on the market in March. It's currently a horrible creamy colour, and it's definitely in need a fresh coat of paint or two! I love cool whites (vivid white would probably be my first choice). But I'm painting my unit to sell, not live in. However, my preference is still to chose the 'whitest white' possible that complements the existing colour schemes. The main problem is my kitchen - it's cream, and that won't be changing. The cupboards are already against a new gloss white tile splashback. And the knobs and appliances are also new (stainless steel). I'd post a picture, but I'm not sure how. My current flooring is laminate (which has a red-ish tinge), and the carpet in the bedrooms is a mocha colour. The curtains in the unit are green (I think the colour is called 'sage'). And the window and door frames are also a cream colour. So with this in mind, I'm thinking that 'vivid white' isn't my best option. I also like 'white on white', but I'm concerned that this might be too stark against the cream kitchen cupboards? Or could it work? The other white I'm currently considering is 'natural white' (can you get it in 1/4 or 1/2 strength?). What do people think of this colour? And would it complement the existing colour scheme of my unit? Or would a shade of Lexicon work? My unit is fairly sunny - particularly the north-facing end. I'm not a fan of Antique White USA, or any of the pink/creamy whites. Thanks for your help and patience. Re: Which white (also in "The Finishing Touch") 2Feb 07, 2011 2:00 pm White on White throws a blue tint to it, which is worrying me for you against your cream cupboards. I think you would be best going with Natural White….and no you don’t need to ½ or ¼ this colour. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Normally you use builders bog. Polyurethane painting is basically the same principle as car panel beating and painting. All the prep work is the same and so is the… 3 3311 B, You and I know each other well outside of the forum, and I really like you. So I am not meaning any ill will by the following comments. I have been with you on this… 7 1726 Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable. The large tile on the left was used in my main bathroom renovation 1 year ago. My ensuite… 0 8957 |