ICI Colour Palette October 12, 2008
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ICI Paints (now Akzo Nobel) has its own proprietory colour notation for the colours in its colour palette fanbook. Colours present in this range can be produced by ICI’s Dulux Colour Solutions Tinting System. The system can produce the various types of Dulux paints - Pentalite, Pearl Glo, Gloss Finish and Weathershield.
The notation used by Dulux, though different in structure, is similar to the NCS notation (see post) in its use of hue, chromaticness, and "blackness". An example of the Dulux notation is shown below:
The colour notation indicates the degree of hueness, the LRV (Light Reflectance Value), and the chroma value of the colour. 30 BG therefore denotes a colour that is between Blue and Green on a scale of 100. A number higher than 50 means that the colour is closer to Blue while a number less than 50 means that it is closer to Green.
The LRV also ranges between 0 and 100. The bigger the number, the lighter the colour. This number is somewhat similar to the first 2 digits in the NCS notation, which indicates the degree of "blackness".
The last part of the notation is the ‘Chroma’. It is a number between 0 and 999. The chroma of a colour makes the colour either intense or subtle. Therefore, the higher the number, the more intense the colour becomes.
The Dulux colour notation system is yet another type used for specifying colours. I suppose ICI adopted a proprietary system to cater to its strength in colours. Unfortunately, this system, being proprietary, is unlikely to be adopted as industry standard for specification of colours.
Nippon Paint DIY Painting Handbook August 15, 2008
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Nippon Paint has compiled a 15 page handbook entitled "DIY Painting Is Fun & Easy". It is a basic guide to painting your home. Within it, you will receive countless tips and advice to aid you in your painting project. Some of the topics covered are :
- choosing colours
- using colours effectively
- types of paint to use
- amount of paint needed
- tools for your painting project
- pre-painting preparations
- etc…
You can download the handbook below. As usual, you would need to have Adobe PDF Reader installed first. If you do not have the reader, download the latest version first.
Download Nippon Paint DIY Painting Handbook
Great Painting Tips recommends - MicroFibre Rollers April 22, 2007
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I just received feedbacks from 3 professional painters and 1 good friend, who definitely is not professional when it comes to painting. They are all very positive about this new range of premium rollers. I’m sure this is not totally new because I recall seeing this material many years ago. It’s called ‘microfibre’ as opposed to current materials such as polyamide, polyesters and acrylics. The paint loading is good and the finish is even. It is suitable for both smooth as well as rockstone surfaces. Use this roller for water-based emulsions only. Currently, this roller is available only in 2 sizes - 6 inch sleeve length with a 50mm diameter and 7-inch sleeve length with a 70mm diameter. And as usual, please refer to the Price Reference Page for the latest prices. Next week I will provide prices for paint jobs for the various HDB flat types, since this has been asked many times.
Painting Tip - Method of Applying Paint 2 : by roller March 28, 2007
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Another very popular method of painting here in Singapore is by rolling with a paint roller. This method of painting is usually employed for large flat
surfaces like our walls and ceilings and in marine applications on vessel hulls and decks. Rolling is fast and the finished result is better than brushing. But a point to note is that rolling does not always thoroughly wet the substrate. You may not achieve the dry film thickness you want by a single application. Types Of Roller Roller covers come in several different types of material. It can be made of lambswool, mohair, polyester, nylon, cotton etc. The more popular ones are the polyester and the mohair types. Recent years have seen an increased usage of flock rollers - short-naped mohair on a sponge core. These have the important advantage of not carrying too much paint which often causes dripping onto floors and splashing while rolling. Sizes Available 
Roller sizes that are common here are 2 inch, 4 inch, 6 inch and 7 inch. The picture on the right shows a 4-inch polyester roller. This type of roller is also known as radiator roller, while some call it “mini-roller”. These are very popular in industrial usage. 4-inch sized roller allow access into smaller or confined surfaces. For home painting, a 6-inch or a 7-inch roller would do well on walls and ceilings. The 4-inch types can be used for doors and gates. Which to Use? For all water-based paint jobs on walls and ceilings, I recommend the flock roller. I receive many good feedbacks from users. The polyester and mohair types can be used with solvent-based paints. The mohair rollers are especially useful for painting doors and gates. You can use mohair rollers for varnishing wooden furnitures and wooded decks. Equipments used with Rollers See post on painting poles here and see previous post where I discussed the use of a roller tray. Prices See price reference page for pricing here
Painting Tips - Use A Roller Tray March 26, 2007
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Here is a simple painting tip - use a roller tray. Some actually choose not to use a roller tray when applying paint by rollers. Instead, they prefer to immerse the roller into the paint and apply directly. The problem is that the
paint is not carried evenly on the surface of the roller and this will result in an uneven finish. The ’soaking’ also causes paint to seep onto the metal core of the handle, affecting the smooth rolling action of the roller. It also wastes paint and you will find a lot more dripping and splashing. Technique of Using A Roller Tray The tray container is inclined at an angle, forming a well at one end and a gradual “drying-off” slope at the other. To apply the paint, first put the tray on an even surface. Pour the paint to the level where the slope begins. Dip the roller into the low “well” area, rotate the roller slightly on the slope of the tray and dip again. Repeat this until the entire roller surface has some paint. Next, gently roll on the slope to “discard” excess paint. This allows the subsequent application to be even and to also avoid dripping and splashing. Do not roll off too much of the paint. Otherwise, the coat may be exceedingly thin and additional coat (and work!) would be required. Types Of Trays Available Painting trays come in 2 common sizes - 7 inch and 9 inch. Which to use will depend on the size of roller you use. The trays can be made of metal or plastic. The plastic ones are now more common because they are cheaper and not susceptible to rust and corrosion. Washing the Tray At the end of your job, remove as much paint from the tray as possible and clean off any remaining paint with old rags.The more paint you remove, the easier it is to wash and clean the tray.
Prices Please refer to the price reference page for the current pricing.
