Buying Guide: Sico Paint + Tips

Whether you're sprucing up a single room or giving your entire home a fresh look, choosing the right paint is crucial. Sico offers many options, making finding the perfect match for your project easy. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed choice and some handy tips.

Step 1: Choose Your Colour

• The most difficult part of painting can be selecting the right color! Sico offers sample sizes to test colors before committing. Paint small sections of your wall to see how the color looks.
• Color swatches can look different depending on the lighting they are viewed in. For example, the look of a color may vary in a store with fluorescent lighting when compared to your home lighting, so it is best to look at them in the room you plan to paint.
• We recommend you also consider the colors of your furniture, fabrics and artwork to help narrow down the options.
• Check out the Sico color selection tool to view the full range of available colors.

Step 2: Choose Your Sheen

• Selecting the appropriate sheen is crucial as it can affect factors like durability and the ability to hide imperfections in your drywall. Here are some guidelines to help you choose the right sheen for your paint project.
• A flat finish has no gloss and is great for ceilings and walls in less-used areas with minor wear and tear. It is excellent for masking imperfections, so if your walls aren't perfect, there's no need to worry!
• Eggshell finish has a soft gloss and is one of the most popular choices because it can be used anywhere, from bedrooms to hallways to dining rooms. It is washable yet still has a reasonably matte-looking finish.
• A pearl finish is ideal for higher-traffic areas like entryways, kitchens, and bathrooms. If you have flat or eggshell walls, pearl adds a bit of contrast to the trim. It's more noticeable gloss makes it durable, so it holds up well in frequently scrubbed rooms.
• Semi-gloss is a reasonably glossy finish that is primarily used for items such as doors, trim, and cupboards. These areas tend to be handled frequently, resulting in fingerprints and scuffs, so a scrubbable finish like semi-gloss is a good option.

Step 3: Choose Your Product

Once you have selected your color and decided on your desired sheen, it’s time to choose what type of paint you require. Here are 5 Sico interior paint options and the properties that differentiate them, in order of “Good” to “Super Premium”.

Sico Plus

• Durable and High Hiding
• Zero VOC and Low Odour
• Not a Paint and Primer in One

Sico Virtuo

• 100% Acrylic
• Excellent Stain Resistance
• Paint & Primer in One
• Offers a Mildew-Resistant Coating

Sico Evolution

• High Hiding
• Washable and Scrubbable
• Zero VOC
• Paint and Primer in One

Sico Prestige

• One- Coat Hide
• 100% Acrylic
• Scrub and Scuff Resistant
• Offers a Mildew-Resistant Coating
• Advanced Stain Resistance
• Zero VOC

Sico Clean Surface

• Award-Winning Stain Repellency
• Urethane-Fortified Acrylic Paint and Primer in One
• Scuff Resistant
• Low VOC
• Exceptional Washability

Useful Tips

• Clean the surfaces being painted, fill in holes or cracks, and use painter's tape to protect trim and edges. A well-prepped surface ensures better paint adhesion and a smoother finish.
• Thoroughly stir your paint before application to ensure consistency. When using multiple cans, mix them to maintain uniformity in color.
• Invest in high-quality paint brushes and rollers. The right tools can significantly improve the application and finish.
• Adhere to the recommended drying times between coats. Rushing this step can result in a less-than-perfect finish.
• Clean your brushes and rollers immediately after use to prolong their life. Dispose of any unused paint responsibly.
• By following these guidelines and tips, you'll be well on your way to a successful painting project with Sico Paint. Happy painting!