As we move into fall and begin to wrap up the exterior painting season, consider some of the top 25 trending interior neutral colours. When customers are looking for a colour that can work throughout their house, a simple pallette is the best way to meet their needs.

The Color Journeys™ system – available at all Co-op locations where paint is sold – makes choosing the right paint colours easy. From the core colour cards showcasing exterior and interior colour pallettes to the Six to Mix (a tool to find colours that can all work together in one home), Color Journeys has plenty of ways to effectively co-ordinate colours for your customers. We also created five Contractor Solution colour cards targeting specific professional criteria: health care, multi-family, education, new residential and commercial. This concise tool gives your customers the ability to choose the right colours with confidence and in a quick turnaround time.

Choosing the right type of paint and applicators

• Paint comes in a variety of sheens and is designed for specific needs. Gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell and flat are the most popular choices in paint finishes. The right choice can come down to the area of home that you’re painting. For example, if you are painting an area that is high-traffic, satin or semi-gloss finishes for the walls are better options to ensure cleanability and durability.
• Latex is the most common and in-demand paint variety with its ease of use and physical characteristics. Hybrid paint is the newest addition to the paint industry. It offers many benefits for working in areas that might need a little bit more durability.
• The Purdy® XL is one of the most versatile brushes on the market. Use indoors or outdoors with all paints and stains (including oil-based products). Its medium-stiff flex material maximizes productivity, durability and finish.
• The Purdy^® Revolution™ Roller Frame is the lightest professional roller cage available. With its quick-connect feature and easy roller release, this high-quality, performance-driven cage will make painting easy and relieve arm fatigue.