In recent years, the DIY renovation trend has gained immense popularity, with many people enjoying the process of personally designing and refreshing their homes. This trend not only reflects the modern pursuit of a tasteful lifestyle but also showcases the growing love for creating personalized spaces. As walls are the largest visual element in a home, their finish often sets the tone and atmosphere of the entire space. Choosing the right wall paint and taking on a DIY project not only allows you to unleash your creativity and bring your ideal design to life but also gives you control over material quality, ensuring the health and safety of your family from the very beginning. Want to master the secrets of DIY painting and create the perfect walls? Let’s dive into the details and share the essential tips!

Comprehensive Guide to Wall Treatment Solutions
Today’s common wall treatment options include paint, wallpaper, wall fabric, and feature walls. Each method varies in terms of aesthetics, durability, DIY flexibility, and cost. For example, paint stands out for its wide range of color choices, from traditional emulsion paints to artistic paints, offering a variety of targeted functionalities. Its affordability also makes it a popular choice. However, mastering the technique of even application can be challenging, and each coat requires sufficient drying time before the next can be applied, making the overall process relatively time-consuming.

While paint offers a rich spectrum of colors and artistic paints can create unique textures, wallpaper and wall fabric provide more intricate and delicate patterns, with a relatively straightforward installation process. That said, in Hong Kong’s humid and hot climate, these materials are prone to moisture damage, leading to issues like bubbling and peeling, often resulting in a shorter lifespan than expected.

As for feature walls, whether using trendy stone panels or warm slatted wood, they can inject unique personality into a space. While these designs are durable and visually appealing, they require higher construction expertise and professional support. Costs can also vary significantly depending on the materials chosen, so careful budget consideration is essential.

▲ Feature wall designs are durable and aesthetically pleasing, but they require higher construction expertise and professional support.

Decoding Paint Types: Find the One That Suits You Best
Considering flexibility and versatility, paint is undoubtedly the top choice for DIY projects. However, with so many types of paint available on the market—such as primers and topcoats, and topcoats further divided into emulsion paints, artistic paints, and oil-based or water-based options—what exactly sets them apart?

In fact, paint is more than just a material for decorating walls; it also forms a protective coating. Its functions can be categorized into three main types: decorative (color, texture, and gloss), protective (moisture resistance, stain/scrub resistance, and durability), and special functions (formaldehyde decomposition, antibacterial, and antiviral properties).

A complete painting process typically includes two main parts: primer and topcoat. The primer, as the first layer, primarily enhances adhesion and protects the base material, while the topcoat, as the outermost layer, serves a decorative purpose. When choosing the right paint, the type of base material is a key consideration. Different base materials require different types of paint. For example, concrete and cement surfaces are suitable for emulsion paints, but it’s important to ensure the environmental humidity does not exceed 85%. Wood, on the other hand, is prone to expansion and contraction due to environmental factors, making it more suitable for wood paints with strong adhesion and penetration.

As for artistic paints mentioned earlier, they are also a type of paint that has been popular in Europe and the US for some time. Like most paints, they generally offer good breathability, water resistance, and other functionalities. They also provide natural and versatile effects, allowing for textures such as concrete, velvet, and metallic finishes. Although slightly more expensive than regular paints, they can achieve unique textures and are less prone to moisture damage compared to wallpaper and wall fabric. Additionally, there’s no need to worry about seams. However, achieving the desired texture requires some skill during application.

▲Artistic paints offer natural and versatile effects, creating textures like faux concrete, velvet, and metallic finishes, with some even mimicking raw concrete.

In short, modern paint technology continues to innovate, and topcoat products now boast diverse functionalities such as moisture resistance, anti-viral properties, mold prevention, and formaldehyde abatement. When making a purchase, consider balancing decorative appeal with functional needs based on your environment and requirements to ensure optimal results.

Nippon Paint Anti-Formaldehyde Odour-less Kids Paint Series: Comprehensive Protection for Your Family’s Health and Safety
Once you understand the paint system, you can choose the right primer and topcoat based on your personal and family needs. However, with so many primers and topcoats available on the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Nippon Paint offers a complete home painting solution, providing everything from primers to topcoats, including standard paints and artistic paints! Their products meet environmental standards and come with a full range of application tools, making it easy for you to refresh your home with a new coat of paint.

Taking the Nippon Paint Anti-Formaldehyde Odour-less Kids Paint Series as an example, the Nippon Paint Anti-Viral Odour-less Kids Paint utilizes silver ion technology to effectively combat Influenza A (H3N2) and Enterovirus 71 (EV71), offering protection against up to 22 types of bacteria and fungus¹, with an antibacterial rate of up to 99.9%. It also abates formaldehyde. The basic version, Nippon Paint Odour-less Kids Paint, provides protection against 20 types of bacteria and fungus, with both products meeting the Grade I anti-stain standard.

Nippon Paint Anti-Viral Odour-less Kids Paint

Nippon Paint Odour-less Kids Paint

For users seeking both wall texture and health-safe functionality, the Nippon Paint Kids Odour-less All In One Art Paint is an excellent choice. In addition to all the features of the Nippon Paint Anti-Viral Odour-less Kids Paint, it offers an eggshell sheen and lambskin-like texture. Using specialized rollers and tools, you can create a variety of unique lambskin textures, making it ideal for large-area applications throughout the home. The finish is smooth and delicate, giving walls a rich, textured look that mimics the decorative effect of wallpaper.

Nippon Paint Kids Odour-less All In One Art Paint

Nippon Paint Anti-Viral Odour-less Kids Paint Series features an odour-less eco-friendly formula with anti-moist and mold-resistant properties. It has passed multiple stringent international indoor air quality tests, including the GREENGUARD Gold Certification and the U.S. FDA “Food Contact Grade” certification², providing customers with safety assurance for worry-free use.

¹ According to the GB/T 21866-2008 standard “Test Method for Antibacterial Activity and Efficacy of Antibacterial Coatings (Paint Film).”
² Both Nippon Paint Anti-Viral Odour-less Kids Paint and Nippon Paint Kids Odour-less All In One Art Paint are certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Customize Your Colors with DIY and Enjoy Exclusive Offers
Looking to refresh your home with new colors? Nippon Paint’s diverse range of paint series not only meets the needs of different individuals but also allows you to choose your ideal shade from 1,988 carefully curated color cards at their sales points. With professional color-creating machines, your custom color can be ready in just 5 to 10 minutes! If you want to experience the satisfaction of DIY painting and create a unique home, now is the time to pick the perfect paint and add a splash of color to your living space.