2015 PAINT PLACE COLOUR TRENDS By PAINT WORLD PTY LTD

2015 PAINT PLACE COLOUR TRENDS Each year at Paint Place we release our trend forecast. What this does, is allows you the opportunity to see our New Look paint in action, giving you an idea of how easy it is to lift the look of your home using colours from the collection.

This year, our trend forecaster, industry expert Lucy Sutherland, has named four specific colour trends that are going to dominate interiors over the coming year. So now’s the perfect time to embrace some dynamic colour combinations and transform your space.

Lucy SutherlandPaint Place Trend Expert

LOCATIONS

Paint Place Sydney have 5 convenient locations, so you know that you will get the service, knowledge, advice and colour you're after first time every time.

Find us in Merrylands, Bexley, Petersham, Gladesville and Penrith. (see page 18)

All Paint Place Stores are stocked with leading brands like Wattyl, Dulux, Taubmans, CovermaX, New Look and more.

COLOUR, SERVICE, ADVICE

Paint Place stock a large range of all the paints and accessories you need to make your job look and feel like a professional. From painting applications accessories to professional spray equipment, water- proofing, marine finishes, textured wall paints and more.

Paint Place have the know how to help you with all project sizes, from unit blocks, to that little touch up you require.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

WHY PAINT PLACE?

Paint Place are Sydney’s leading group of independent paint shops and specialists.

Our Paint World Stores are part of the Paint Place Group of Stores, and were established in Sydney in 1993 by brothers Peter Cipolla and Carmelo Cipolla. We now have 5 major stores in Penrith, Bexley, Petersham, Gladesville and Merrylands.

Our market philosophy is to provide our customers with the best paint accessories, paint applicators and paint at great prices. We want to provide a level of service and advice that is expected from true paint specialists.

Paint World are a proud member of the Paint Place Group, a leading independent group of paint stores in Australia. There are over 115 Paint Place Group stores nationally.

Each Paint Place store is locally owned and operated so we can always guarantee you expert advice and professional service. We have trained staff ready to help you with colour advice and step-by-step guidance on how to tackle your painting project, so come in and have a chat with our friendly experts.

HIRING A PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

One way to be assured that you will get a great professional, is to use one of our Paint Place Approved Painters. If you prefer to find your own, here’s our best advice to make sure you get a qualified, quality painter.

Once you have a shortlist of painters, there's a few questions that you should ask to make sure you're looked after.

‣ ALWAYS check credentials and experience. ALWAYS! ‣ How long have you been in business? Are you registered? and Do

you have the appropriate licenses? ‣ Are you insured and a member of any state or national groups? ‣ Can you provide references? ‣ Do you sub contract or work for yourself? ‣ Does the quote include preparation and clean up? ‣ Do you offer a guarantee? ‣ What products do you use? Always make sure they are well known,

high quality products.

For more information visit your local Paint Place store and speak to one of our specialists. (See page 18)

TOP TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

A good paint brush will hold more paint, helping you get a smoother finish on your wall and reducing that "splashing" effect when you lift your brush off.

The best way to check the quality of a brush, is to run your hands through the filament (or bristles). It should feel full and have a slight resilience. Value range brushes will not last as long as a premium grade brush, but they will have their place where finish, quality and brush life are not a priority.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT BRUSH

CHOOSING THE RIGHT FILAMENT (BRISTLE)

The filament is the long haired strands on the end of a brush, also known as "Bristles". For a quick guide, follow the below points

Synthetic Filament : Work well with almost all paints, but are best suited when using water based paints.

100% Pure Bristle : These types of brushes are 100% pure bristle, and are best suited for oil based paints.

Polybristle Blend : Work well with almost all paints due to the blend in the bristles. They will work well with water based paints as well as oil based due to the mixed blend.

STYLE OF BRUSHES

The next thing that you need to decide is what type of brush style you need. There are a few basic styles to understand, which will help make your project easier.

Paint/Wall Brushes : These are the most common type of brush. With a shorter handle than cutting brushes they come in a variety of sizes for a range of different paint jobs.

Cutter Brushes : These are the go to brush for cutting in before rolling, with angles cut for filling in around windows and door frames, ceilings and corners. They will have a lot less filament than wall brushes as holding paint is not the main priority of these brushes, but the long handle helps to control brush strokes.

The cutter brushes comes in Sash, Angle and Oval shapes made for sharper, more accurate painting.

All of the brush types come in various sizes from 38mm and smaller, to 100mm width. The small brush heads are used for finer jobs like furniture, touching up and hobby paint- ing, while the larger brushes are used for walls and ceilings.

Our Paint Specialists at your local Paint World store can help you with the right choice to make sure your project looks like it was done by a professional. Come in to store and have a chat with one of our team members to pick the right brush for your job.

Just as brushes come in different shapes and sizes, so do paint rollers. Selecting the right roller for the job will help make your project easier and give you a better final outcome. There are a couple of things to take into consideration when selecting the right roller. We’ll take you through a few of those right now.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROLLER

PILE HEIGHT OR NAPThe pile height, or nap as its more commonly known to painters, refers to the width of the fabric/material of the roller. Generally, the thicker the nap, the more paint it will hold. The rule of thumb here is, the smoother the surface and glossier the paint, the shorter the nap. The general nap sizes that you will encounter are:

Short Naps or 5mm-8mm : These don't hold as much paint as the others, but are the best kind to use with a glossy paint as they leave a thin and very smooth coating.

Regular Naps of 10mm-12mm : Will hold most types of paint very well and leaves a soft stippled effect. These rollers are better suited to water based paints and to be used on smooth to semi smooth surfaces. They hold more paint than the short nap but the finish is not as smooth.

Long Nap 22mm-32mm : These rollers are suitable for all paints and will work well on surfaces like cement and brickwork. They hold a lot of paint and are great where heavy coverage is important. These rollers can work paint into textured surfaces due to the holding capacity and will produce a deep stippled effect on almost any surface.

FABRIC AND MATERIALS OF ROLLERS

Materials do come down to a preference, but there are some very good reasons to pick a specific material if you are trying to go for a particular effect or painting a certain area.

Woven Polyester : These are suitable for all types of paints

Knitted Polyester : More suitable for water based applications. Great for epoxy and fibreglass coatings because of the smoother finish they give

Sheepskin : Generally used on rougher surfaces as the thickness of the sheepskin will reach into irregularities

Foam : For use with Full Gloss and Semi Gloss where a mirror finish is required

Micro Fibre : Can be used with most water based paints. Best suited for Acrylic Enamels

Textured : Coarse, medium and fine hairs for different texture effects. Suitable with most paints

Paint Rollers come in 100’s of sizes, shapes and makes. It might feel like it takes time to find the right one, but your walls will be thankful for it.

2015 COLOUR TRENDS The New Look range of premium quality paint is manufactured by Wattyl exclusively for Paint Place. The range includes interior and exterior finishes, preps and undercoats, trim paints and decking oil.

New look interior low sheen and satin is kid tough, washable wall paint. It's low VOC, low odour and gentle on the senses so you can re-occupy your room sooner. For living areas and bedrooms a low sheen is perfect. Our kid tough formula means marks just wipe away. For wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens a satin is ideal. It withstands the moist surroundings and is scrubbable.

New Look exterior low sheen and gloss offers superior UV block out, does not require a primer on most surfaces, is easy to clean and includes a 15 year warranty.

VINTAGE LUXE PALM SPRINGSFORGE AHEAD SHIBORI STYLE

VINTAGE LUXEMixing deep violets, rich plums and dusty pinks.

When bringing decor into the mix with these sorts of paint colours, it’s wise to keep the shapes

varied to create interest and show- case pieces that have a vintage or repurposed feel.Purple Party Candy Floss Brilliant Storm Loft

FORGE AHEAD Weathered and rustic pieces come to life in this theme.

The depth of dark indigo shades needs some balancing out, so use oak furniture and white

accessories to keep the room feeling fresh. Perfect for living rooms, bed- rooms and bathrooms.Roasted

EggplantCitral Playful

DolphinPebble Creek

SHIBORI STYLETimeless yet contemporary look and feel.

Cool blues, crisp whites and bursts of yellow are the main players here when it comes to colours, making

this a perfect palette for an Aussie summer.Blue Hour Ripples on the

WaterMorning Madness

Soft Spoken

PALM SPRINGSA playful, retro aesthetic.

A colour palette is deep and moody, making it great for dining spaces, hallways and kitchens.

Dark charcoals, lush greens and richeggplants create a grounded earthy feel.Show Girl Misty Moon Honey Swirl York Lights

Visit us online or drop in to one of your local Paint Place stores. Our Colour Consultants are regarded as some of the best in the industry and can help you with tones, themes, tools, and accessories to ensure that your painting project looks clean, neat and professional.

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GET SUPPLIES & ADVICE

MERRYLANDS

1 Fowler Road Merrylands

T: (02) 9897 0400

BEXLEY

62 Stoney Creek RoadBexley

T: (02) 9554 3525

PETERSHAM

284 Stanmore Road Petersham

T: (02) 9569 7734

GLADSVILLE

375 Victoria Road Gladesville

T: (02) 9816 4343

PENRITH

Unit 1 / 86 Batt StreetPenrith

T: (02) 4731 1178

Please note that colours shown Colours shown here have been matched as closely to the actual paint colour as the printing process will allow. Due to limitations with printing processes, photography and printed material, these colours may vary/not represent the true colour. For colour accuracy, always select actual colour chips in-store or try a New Look Sample pot. New look is manufactured exclusively for Paint Place by Wattyl.

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