Beginning in 2000, color authority Pantone awarded its “Color of the Year” title to one special (and often unexpected) hue. As designers eagerly await the announcement for 2018, let’s take a look back at some of the previous titles holders – and make a few predictions about the interior painting colors that may have the potential to be the next winner.

Pantone Colors of the Year: A Recap

The “Color of the Year” designated by the Pantone Color Institute influences everything from fashion and makeup to flowers and furniture. The color is said to represent, zeitgeist-style, the spirit of its time. From 2000’s Cerulean (“sky blue”) to 2017’s Greenery (“fresh and zesty yellow-green”), Pantone’s picks have been nothing if not bold and brilliant. Here are a few of the more memorable shades:

• 2016 Rose Quartz and Serenity (the only year, so far, with two winners!)
• 2015 Marsala, “naturally robust and earthy wine red”
• 2014 Radiant Orchid, “expressive, creative, and embracing purple”
• 2012 Tangerine Tango, “vivacious and appealing reddish orange”
• 2009 Mimosa, “engaging yellow”
• 2006 Sand Dollar, beachy pink/tan neutral

Paint Colors for 2018

Before Pantone makes its big announcement, some of the biggest names in the paint business declare their own colors of the year. The picks for 2018 are as varied as they are surprising. Look for them on everything from front doors to basement walls. Will Pantone select something similar?

• Behr’s In The Moment T15-18 is a “cool, tranquil, spruce blue.”
• Benjamin Moore’s Caliente AF-290 is a strong, radiant red.
• Glidden’s Deep Onyx 00NN 07/000 is a “no-fuss shade of black.”
• Olympic’s Black Magic OL116 is a classic, timeless neutral.
• Sherwin-Williams’ Oceanside SW6496 is a “collision of rich blue with jewel-toned green.”

Getting Help from the Pros

Ready to incorporate one (or more!) of 2018’s Colors of the Year in your home? Perhaps you envision painting a pergola in Black Magic, a kitchen island in Oceanside, or a dining room accent wall in Caliente. Or maybe you want to express hope for the future with a sunny yellow or anxiety about the present with a stormy gray.

Applying such bold colors can be intimidating and for good reason. Without proper preparation of the surface you’re painting, the color could turn out to look very different from that paint swatch. And any mistakes you make with reds, blacks, and teals won’t be easy to fix (or hide).

Bring in the pros. The experts at Dan’s Painting are professionally training and experienced. We can customize a plan for your unique painting needs, provide competitive estimates, and get your interior painting job done efficiently. You can trust that our crew will arrive in uniform and on time to prep, paint, and clean up your space.

Fully insured and EPA lead-safe certified, Dan’s Painting serves Rochester, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Washington Township, Harrison Township, and Macomb. Contact us today for all your painting needs.

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You’ve finally settled on a paint color (How can there be so many shades of white?), and now you have another decision to make: What finish do you want? Well, it depends. You can get away with certain finishes when it comes to residential painting, but depending on the residents of your home and their behavior, finish will make all the difference in your paint color’s appearance and longevity. Here are a few ways to figure it out.

Three questions to answer. Three options to choose from.

Consider the space you’re about to paint and ask yourself these questions:

1. How intense (saturated) do I want the color to be?
2. Does the paint have to hide surface flaws and imperfections?
3. Will the painted area be subject to dirt and grease?

The answers will help you determine which of three finishes – flat, low-luster, or glossy – will work best for your paint project.

Flat – rich color and lots of coverage

Flat rhymes with matte, which is a pretty accurate description of this finish. It’s the go-to choice for ceilings. Flat paint is forgiving of surface flaws and imperfections because it absorbs rather than reflects light. It provides a true, saturated color, and that makes it great for accent walls. Avoid using it in high-traffic areas – dirt and greasy fingerprints are not easy to remove.

Satin / Eggshell – a versatile middleman

Also known as low-luster, a satin or eggshell finish is popular for living rooms and bedrooms. Its pigment is not as vivid or rich as its flat counterpart, but it is easier to maintain. The subtle sheen makes it more washable, but it also reveals unevenness in the painted surface.

Semigloss / Gloss – washable and easily scrubbed

The gloss finishes are more durable than their flat or low-luster counterparts. They’re ideal for areas that are more likely to become soiled: kitchens, bathrooms, doors, and trim. But the glossy sheen also reflects more light, which makes it unforgiving of even minor flaws.

Let experienced professionals help you decide.

If you’re still not sure which paint will work best for you, it’s time to call in the pros. Dan’s Painting, a residential painting company in Michigan serving Rochester, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Washington Township, Harrison Township, and Macomb, is here to help.

Our professionally trained, experienced painters will make sure that all surfaces are perfectly prepped. We’ll do our best to minimize the imperfections in your residential painting space. The crew will arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to work. We’ll work efficiently and precisely to provide you with the most beautiful results. We’re fully ensured and EPA lead-safe certified, so you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from a job well done. Contact us today for an estimate or to schedule your project.

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Wallpaper has seen a rebirth and has fast become a popular wall treatment for homeowners again. Like any paint job, wallpaper can transform a room with its color and texture and uniqueness. Nevertheless, wallpaper installation and removal remains one of the more complicated home improvement projects. Many people have found that even though they really love the look of wallpaper and envision it beautifying their home, the process of getting that wallpaper in place is one best left to the experts.

Here are just four reasons to outsource wallpaper installation and removal.

1. Wallpaper removal is a pain!

It may look nice, but removing wallpaper can be torture for the novice. Even if you’ve had experience with wallpaper in the past, chances are you don’t have much love for the removal process. Not only does the paper need to be torn down, but the glue and backing as well. Elbow grease and determination are necessities, but a professional has the tools, knowledge, and ability to manage this job efficiently and effectively.

2. You want REAL wallpaper.

Certainly, there are many modern options that take the place of traditional wallpaper. While the peel-and-stick variety of wallpaper are becoming more popular for their relative ease of use, it’s hard to replace the look and texture of real wallpaper. You’ll get a more sophisticated look from traditional fabric- or paper-backed vinyl materials. And if you want truly high-end texture on your walls, there are always materials like silk and grasscloth. Your wallpaper options are endless when your only job is to pick the look you like and let the professionals do the application.

3. Wallpaper installation is tricky.

Wallpaper removal is one thing. But wallpaper installation is tricky. It doesn’t matter what your walls look like when the paper is coming down, but even the tiniest error when the wallpaper is going up will be noticeable. Mistakes are hard to fix once they’ve happened. Rather than feeling like your entire wallpaper installation project is ruined if you make an application mistake, leave the installation to the pros.

4. You really have no idea what you’re doing.

Maybe you watch a lot of home improvement shows on television. Or maybe you’ve seen other people install wallpaper. Some people are so adept at this task, they make it look easy. And that can have people believing that the job really isn’t as bad as others make it out to be. You’re handy, after all. You can tackle a little wallpaper install project. Then you start, and you realize the job is extremely difficult, and there is too much room for user error. Wouldn’t it be easier to hire someone who’s experienced at wallpaper installation right from the start?

One of the most disheartening things to deal with in home improvements or renovations is having to hire a contractor for a DIY project gone wrong. Then you not only have to shell out for someone to finish the job you want, but you now must budget for the time and effort it will take for the pros to fix your mistakes.

Save yourself the stress of working with wallpaper, whether you need paper removed, installed, or otherwise. Invest in experienced paper hangers and watch the vision you have really come to life. The professionals at Dan’s Painting are members of the Wallcovering Installer Association (WIA) and hold themselves to the highest standards. Contact us for your residential or commercial wallpaper jobs. We serve Rochester, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Washington Township, Harrison Township, and Macomb.

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