A new year -- it's a ripe time for trend forecasts as experts look to the coming months to predict what consumers want.
And the paint industry is no exception. As posted by the Paint and Coatings Industry, the Paint Quality Institute has outlined three likely color directions for the year, all of which are (no surprise) tied into the economy.
"There's no escaping the state of the economy, even for homeowners who want to beautify their homes," says Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert at PQI. "Rather than diving into large-scale renovation projects in the coming year, consumers will search for inexpensive ways to freshen and update their homes."
For paint, this means:
So you have a dilemma. You want to paint a wall, or a piece of furniture. Yet your painting aspirations are currently blocked by a pesky layer of existing paint that won't budge.
The solution might just be the insane heat of the world's newest pepper. Called the "Naga Viper," the unassuming pepper was created by British chili farmer and pub owner Gerald Fowler, who had the brilliant idea to cross the three hottest peppers.
The result? The "Naga Viper," which exceeds the heat of the ghost chili by 300,000 points on the Scoville scale, which measures chili heat.
Talk about painting with a purpose. The Colour Project is beginning a color movement across the world. Their site states that "Grey is out. Gloom is gone. It's time to live our life in colour."
This amazing project is traveling all over the world, from Johannesburg to Istanbul, to bring colors to the streets and buildings and anything in need of a brighter outlook.
They are working together with local communities across the globe, rolling up their sleeves to paint streets, houses, schools and squares. You can check out their blog here or make a donation here.
If you're staying home this holiday weekend and tackling some paint projects you're in luck. A few retailers and paint manufacturers are offering some Labor Day deals and discounts on paint.
Behr is offering $5 off 1 gallon and $20 off 5 gallons.
Sherwin-Williams is offering 30% off paints and stains
