PAINT COLOUR WHEEL | An Architect Explains
Colour is the most powerful decorating element in our homes. Colours evoke emotions in us and affect us in ways
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PAINTS AND COLOURS | An Architect Explains
Paint is used to protect, preserve, decorate or add functionality to an object or surface by covering it with a pigmented coating. Physically, paint is a mixture of four important elements: Pigments, Additives, Binders and Solvents. The choice of paint and the choice of colour is an important decision as it can dramatically transform a space or a building. An Architect guides you in choosing the right paint and colours for your building…..
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COMMON DEFECTS AND REMEDIES IN PAINTING | An Architect Explains
Many problems can occur after painting. Sometimes, they occur simultaneously during painting. Understanding the causes of some of these defects
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MAINTENANCE OF PAINTED SURFACES | An Architect Explains
The first thing anyone notices in a space are it’s walls. A poorly executed paint job or chipped surfaces can make a space look bad. Paint upkeep should be done on a regular basics, to keep your home looking clean and bright. An Architect gives some tips to ensure that the walls and furniture of your home continue to look as good as new…..
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BEST PAINT BRANDS IN INDIA | An Architect Explains
Here is a brief description of the well known Paint Brands of India along with their addresses and links to their official sites. These are the brands that I generally recommend to my clients as each brand has some unique products which have been found to be useful for different applications. They have been listed in alphabetical order……
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PAINT | COLOUR GROUPS | An Architect Explains
Using colours in interiors can be tricky because there is the probability of things going horribly wrong. If not used well, then they can be jarring and irritating to the users. So colours have been classified into different groups to enable you to decide on the palette that you most identify with. An Architect explains how to use these colour groups…..
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PAINT | EFFECTS OF COLOURS | An Architect Explains
Colour has a profound effect on your mood. In clothing, interiors, landscape and even natural light, a colour can change
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PAINT | COLOUR THEMES | An Architect Explains
The modern Indian has started to experiment with fairly bold choices in colours. But whenever new ideas are tried out, there is the possibility that it can all go horribly wrong. So in order to avoid such a situation, an Architect explains five contemporary colour schemes. You can decide the scheme that you would like based on your preferences……
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PAINT DICTIONARY | An Architect Explains
Many people find the technical terms associated with Paint and other protective coatings difficult to understand. I have explained these
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AN ARCHITECT’S PAINTING GUIDE
Painting doesn’t have to be uncertain, costly and time-consuming. It can be fun! And planning for it can save time
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PAINT | TYPES | An Architect Explains
Paint is used to protect (Eg. covering of metal to retard corrosion, and the painting of a house to help
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