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A Comprehensive Guide tochoosing the right paint foryour home!P A I N TC O L O RG U I D E2 0 2 4
Paint FinishesWhy?Attention!Ceiling - Flat FinishWalls - Eggshells (Satin)Baseboards, Moldings, Interior doors - Semi Glossmore easilyPaint containing glossy properties iseasier to clean but also shows defectsIf your walls were previously painted with oil paint, youmust use OIL Primer before applying water-based paint.if you're painting over red or any dark color walls, youMUST use primer before applying water based paint!J E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1
Light Reflectance ValueLRV , or Light Reflectance Value, is ameasure of how light or dark a paintcolor will look on a scale of 0 (absorbsall light) to 100 (reflects all light).The higher the LRV number is, thelighter the color is and the more it willreflect the natural or artificial light.You need to pay attention to the LRVfactor of the paint you're considering,especially for the darker rooms.If your room don't get a lot of light, Irecommend an LRV factor of aminimum 65 to make it brighter.The LRV factor can usually be found onthe paint samples.J E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1
Paint Color UndertonesAll Paint colors except for the Pure primary ones (Red,Yellow and Blue) are a mix of other colors. The Main coloris the Overtone (or mass tone) and the smaller proportionof another color is the UNDERTONE. All neutral colors, even Whites, aren’t pure color but a mixwith blue, brown, pink, green or other undertones. Thereare hundreds of “Whites” – with the undertones of pink,beige, blue, yellow, purple and green.The undertones make a paint color shade COOL or WARM. A warm paint color has a Pink, Beige, or Yellowundertone.A cool paint color has a Blue , Green or Purple undertoneTo determine the undertone, place several paint chips on apiece of pure white printer paper. You can also look at bothends of a paint color chip strip and the undertone will bemore visible at the darkest color on that strip. J E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1
Paint Quantity EstimationPerform the same calculation for theceiling. Room Square Footage calculation Length of all the walls x height = SF of thewalls Subtract 20 sf per door and 15 sf peraverage size window (for more precisecalculation). The general rule is to estimate 1 gallon ofpaint to cover 350 square feet of wallsurfaces.. The actual quantity will dependon the condition and the finish of the walls,how many coats are needed and whetheryou’re covering some previous dark colors(such as black, brown or red). Divide the NET SF of the walls by 350 andyou'll get the # of paint gallons you need topurchase! Perform the same calculation forthe ceiling.J E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1
Budget Tips Select only one (maximum 2) paint colors topaint the whole house with. It will cost you lessand will make the house look bigger, as thesame color will flow from room to room. Purchase 5-gallon buckets of paint if you can. Select whatever paint color you wantin a high-end brand (such asBenjamin Moore), but have itreproduced in a cheaper brand (suchas CIL/Dulux/Betonel).If you’re hiring ahandyman/contractor, ask him/herfor their professional discount.Thesavings can be significant! Don’t buy the paint before trying outseveral samples on your walls. Placethem in different areas of the houseand look at them at different times ofthe day. J E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1
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If you need to paint the ceiling, I recommend awhite paint color. Why?White reflects Light for increased brightnessWhite provides impression of depth forincreased heightFinish - FlatBenjamin Moore OC-I22 Cotton BallsBenjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC-65Benjamin Moore Decorative White CC-20Benjamin Moore OC-57 White HeronBenjamin Moore Cloud White OC-I30Paint Color UndertonesJ E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1
Meet The Co-Stars:Benjamin Moore - Blue Nova - Elevatethe everyday and expand horizonsthrough color that is sure to inspire.Behr - Cracked Pepper is a subtle blackthat is there to elevate your senses andeither make a statement or keep it simple.Sherwin Williams - The result isUPWARD, a breezy, blissful blue. The colorfound when we slow down, take a breath,and allow the mind to clearTrends for the year 2024While the hues of 2023 centered around self-expression, 2024 is all about your blissful lifestyle.J E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1
ABOUT MEIt is important to choose the right professional who you trust tomeet your needs.In short, I am a broker/owner/teacher/leader to an outstandinggroup of Realtors. They have chosen to work with me, and I amhumbled & proud.I am a dog mom x 5 (4 mastiffs and 1 unruly English bullie). I workhard so my dogs can have a better life lol.I opened my brokerage, Green Key Real Estate, LLC, (a non-franchise) to provide our community with the type of service Iwould expect when I spend my hard earned money and to belongto a network of other small businesses within our community whobelieve in keeping our monies local.Our slogan @ Green Key RE is "Your KEY to Better!" And, we getthings done!J E N N I F E R R O D G E R S | W W W . G R E E N K E Y S E L L S M I . C O M | ( 5 1 7 ) - 3 9 8 - 2 5 4 1Jennifer RodgersOwner/Broker at Green Key Real Estate
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Looking for the perfect paint color for your home can beoverwhelming, but what if we told you that the color guide for2024 has already been released? That's right, the hottest paintcolors for this year have been chosen and it's not too late for youto jump on board!Whether you're looking to spruce up your living room or giveyour bedroom a fresh new look, the 2024 paint color guide hassomething for everyone. From bold and bright hues to soft andmuted tones, this year's color guide is all about finding theperfect balance between trendy and timeless.But here's the thing: not many people know about this colorguide yet. While others are still stuck in the past, you have theopportunity to be ahead of the game and create a space that isboth stylish and sophisticated.Don't wait any longer to update your home's look with thehottest colors of the year. Trust us, your guests will be blownaway by your eye for design and your ability to stay ahead of thecurve. So go ahead, pick up a paintbrush and let's get to work!A Comprehensive Guide to choosingthe right paint for your home!