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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 3
Paint FinishesWhy?Attention!Ceiling - Flat FinishWalls - Eggshells (Satin)Baseboards, Moldings, Interior doors - Semi GlossPaint containing glossy properties iseasier to clean but also shows defectsmore easilyIf 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 Estimation 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.Perform the same calculation for theceiling. 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 a white 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
Benjamin Moore - Never a backdrop,Raspberry Blush is the definition ofcharismatic color.Behr - Blank Canvas is a hopeful andwelcoming warm white with limitlesspossibilities to help transform any visioninto a reality.Sherwin Williams - The result is TERRA,40 colors spanning the spectrum of greenand blue to brown, warmer neutrals, andeven pops of yellow (see image below)Trends for the year 2023While the hues of 2023 centered around back-to-nature shades of green, 2023 is all about self-expression.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 to meet your needs.In short, I am a broker/owner/teacher/leader to an outstanding group of Realtors. They have chosen to work with me, and I am humbled & proud.I am a dog mom x 5 (4 mastiffs and 1 unruly English bullie). I work hard 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 I would expect when I spend my hard earned money and to belong to a network of other small businesses within our community who believe in keeping our monies local.Our slogan @ Green Key RE is "Your KEY to Better!" And, we get things 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 be overwhelming, but what if we told you that the color guide for 2023 has already been released? That's right, the hottest paint colors for this year have been chosen and it's not too late for you to jump on board!Whether you're looking to spruce up your living room or give your bedroom a fresh new look, the 2023 paint color guide has something for everyone. From bold and bright hues to soft and muted tones, this year's color guide is all about finding the perfect balance between trendy and timeless.But here's the thing: not many people know about this color guide yet. While others are still stuck in the past, you have the opportunity to be ahead of the game and create a space that is both stylish and sophisticated.Don't wait any longer to update your home's look with the hottest colors of the year. Trust us, your guests will be blown away by your eye for design and your ability to stay ahead of the curve. So go ahead, pick up a paintbrush and let's get to work!A Comprehensive Guide to choosing the right paint for your home!