I’ve been an interior painter for 30 years. My updated method for labeling paint cans for my clients is… I photograph each room on my phone. I write the color code info on top of the image. Depending upon the client, I either send them these images straight from my phone to them or I print them off and give them an envelope that they can keep on file of images. Each color code assigned to each room, wall or element (door, rail etc…) Fast easy efficient. Love your show - thanks for all the work you do and helping others. ❤

@Person-mh6xq

10 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Your conscientiousness is the best.

@angelastevenson252

9 ай бұрын

Paint can have best before dates, and a how to store paint properly info would be a great tip to add. I recently, had to repaint my living room because cans of paint color I had, had gone bad, and the color was no longer available. So I had to spend the time to find a color that was very close to the the color I had and buy enough paint so I could repaint the entire room.

@mrm7098

9 ай бұрын

My dad was a painter too. Use the right tools as well , if you’re not sure then ask at the paint store.

@lesleewatson4266

9 ай бұрын

@@Person-mh6xq Awe, thank you!!🙏

@rockshot100

9 ай бұрын

OR you could just write all that info on painter's tape and stick it not onto the lid, but the side of the can. I live by the sea so I put all my touch up paint into those big protein powder plastic jars. Then wrap the lid for extra insurance.

When painting rooms dip a paint stick in each color of paint used. You can write the brand/color/store info on each stick. You can also ask for an extra info sticker when paint is being mixed, and place this on the stick. Drill a hole in the end of stick and tie all colors sticks together near the cans. Great to have for color matching room accessories when shopping too!

I suggest screwing off the outlet cover and writing the paint color of the wall onto the reverse side. This way you never have to remember the color codes, and next time you paint, you'll be taking the outlet cover off anyway.

@Person-mh6xq

10 ай бұрын

Unless you’re just touching up. Then it’s a pain to take the outlet plate off.

@mandypdx

9 ай бұрын

@@Person-mh6xqit takes less than 60 seconds… I think the bigger issue is remembering which outlet cover it’s written on :)

@justdreadest

9 ай бұрын

Nice

@lisalamphier1410

9 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@BobbiGail

9 ай бұрын

Genius! Will do!

I’m a pro painter. The #1 reason I see people having trouble with touch ups it they are not mixing the paint well enough. Shaking the can or even stirring won’t do it. Use a drill attachment mixer from the hardware store, they’re about $8. Adding Flotrol helps too. As far as having multiple cans in the garage, get a yardstick and paint each color in a strip and number each sample corresponding to the can it came from. Hang it on the wall next to the cans until you need it.

Please do a video on exterior painting-how to choose paint to give the ultimate curb appeal!

The navy blue room went from a nice room to a wow room with your touch. This was another great video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. 😊

Paint aside.... in case you don't hear it enough your self care has paid off! You look phenomenal! Every video you look younger! You glow girl.

For those who worry about painting brick, there is an answer. If you want it white that is the best, just use joint compound, should you ever want the brick back, then just wash it off. You can also tint the compound or "mud" any pastel or off white. Deep dark colors would have to be painted or stained over the compound, but it is still very easy to get off the brick should you change your mind. I think even Annie Slone chalk paint without the wax will also rinse right off.

I have to laugh, because I can hear the screams of some of the men out there 'You can't paint wood!'. Just like brick is not sacred, neither is bad/cheap/fake wood, or wood trim that sticks out like a sore thumb in a painted room. When wood (or anything else) needs to be painted, go for it! The results are so worth it! Great points on paint mistakes Rebecca!

@vaderladyl

10 ай бұрын

I say paint with caution. Not all has to be painted, much less antique or valuable like Victorian carved wood trims, craftsman style architecture and others. Only cheap, generic should be painted and only if nothing else will work.

@kathrynwitte3398

9 ай бұрын

Only if you’ve ever had to remove paint from bricks or virgin wood should you be able to advise someone else to paint it. Prep is everything, whether you’re painting on virgin material, or repainting as in the photos Rebecca criticized. Buy a great base coat (and buy a great carpet pad too!) and you can buy a grade down in (rug OR) color coat! Only put paint on if you are able and willing to remove it as you will ultimately need to do in a decade if not sooner.

@samsara-summermooncomehome5881

9 ай бұрын

That is my hubby! I have begged him to let me paint some dark wood bookshelves that his mum gave him. It was lovely at the time but 20yrs have gone by and it's looking worse for wear and desperately needs an uplift. I will get my way before this year's out!😊

Could you do a top ten mistakes for fireplaces featuring styling, brick or stone color, mantels, raised hearth vs. level hearth?

@alliebahbah7139

9 ай бұрын

Yes! And also, part of my hesitation in painting bricks “white to match walls, is we have an insert wood stove. Sometimes you get a puff back and I’m afraid the white brick will be difficult to clean.

@michele9477

7 ай бұрын

Instead of painting the fireplace the same color as the cabinetry, what if you painted the cabinetry the same gray color of the fireplace? It would show as one large gray wall.

Hi, My paint ID trick is to re-use CLEAR peanut butter jars and fill one up BEFORE I start. I label it with pieces of painters tape and a sharpie marker. I put it away for touchups, and simply get rid of the can.

I transfer leftover paint into large-mouth plastic containers. The paint stays fresher longer and without those crusted rim edges. I use packaging tape to seal a label on the lid with the info on it (brand, color, year, room).

To effectively clean out a plastic jar so to NOT leave any residue (ie: peanut butter), I follow these steps: ☆As soon as I've emptied it, I use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides, wiping the spatula on a paper towel periodically ☆THEN I take clean paper towels to wipe the oil and residue best I can (mostly the very bottom and under the rim ☆From there, I soak the jar in hot water, adding the soap once the jar is filled (do the same for the lid!) ☆Later on, I'll empty it and put it to wash with the rest of my dishes. Air dry for a day. It's important to make sure the lid has zero traces of oil, because it will work it's way into the paint and leave a weird film on the top (which can be removed, keeping the paint good to use once free of it). 💖💖 LOVE YOUR SHOW !💖💖

Rebecca, I love how you are not afraid to speak truth and be stern with your wisdom and knowledge. You can do this because you have proven you know what your doing girl! 😊

One of her most helpful videos yet! She is not only a great designer, but a great teacher too!

There is a great design session on how to pick your paint colors. Hint, it’s not random

Rebecca, I have a home book, and I decorate a room and log it in the book what colour paint I used for each room, I used to label paint cans , but the labels kept falling off or fading. So the book really helps .

@camis.1347

9 ай бұрын

I have a book too. But I also use a Sharpie and right on the label. If the label falls off as I use it, then I write it directly on the can.

Not only wrong paint can but the color on the wall can change over time with sunshine and such. It can be the right can but out of the can looks different than the aged paint on the wall.

Have paint store make a 2nd label wi all info THEN put it on the inside of light-switch in room.

I take a picture of the paint code they put on the lid. I then print it out and add all the info from the can on the paper, and put it in a file. But I also label my cans as well. Makes it so much easier for them to color match my paint. Also, I keep the paint sample papers with the printout as well in a zip lock.

There is no doubt about it , your videos really help, and they make you look more in depth at the finished product. I have definitely decorated better since watching Rebecca. 👍👍🇬🇧

Take a picture of the painted area, print it and outline the exact area and write on all the info you mentioned. Tape the picture to the can.

I don't keep the paints as I need to repair paint something I take a chip from the wall and take it to Home Depot and they can match it.

Instead of labeling paint cans, I would take a photo of that painted area, print it, and tape it on the box with clear tape to create a laminate over the photo. A visual label seems easier; rather, than a word label.

The deep dark colors require a primer coat of color underneath. Because those topcoat with the pigment come in a clear base. So the primer comes in a white base that is tinted dark to match or at gets closer to the top coat.

You make do much since when you point out how much better the room would look with your tips. Thank you. You are the best ever!

Mistakes that we’ve all made! Thank you for the correct way to proceed.

Lots of decorators advise writing the year, brand and paint color/numbers on the back of the light switches, but there’s no excuse not to keep it in files on your phone, desk or at minimum, Pinterest.

I don't like the colors but I sure love your ideas and guidelines. You are one very gifted and original designer. Your placement of colors just made my jaw drop in amazement at the transformations. Fantastic job. Your love of your job and desire to truly help your clients shines through the entire video.

yes Rebecca, i always label all my.paints at home, so its easy to re touch when its needed without any confusion, since i have multople shades at home...

I take a slim magic marker and write on the lid which rooms they belong too, put the lid right back on after I touch up and I never make a mistake. I learned the hard way years ago 😂

Thank you for continually giving us Quality of Life !❤

I just paint the wall hvac vents with two coats of wall paint and it looks great. It takes three light coats but it’s worth it to have a perfect match 😊

@Person-mh6xq

10 ай бұрын

100%!

Love how you did the blue and white ❤

Your suggestions make a huge difference in each room. You have such a great eye & are so creative! Thanks for a great tutorial!😘

Labeling the paint cans is a great idea - I also, add a photo of the actual space. That takes any guesswork out of it.

Oh my......this was a great learning experience for us. We are about to do a lot of painting and have angles all over the house which was built in 1998. That period had ceiling heights are various levels and ceilings in some rooms were 9 feet while hallways were less and main areas super hight. Wow! You helped us so much in the details and what to do and consider. I wish you could see our little Texas house.

This was very educational! The details of how and what to paint so often get overlooked by the sexiness of paint color!

You are the best. You work with every style and colour. Not like most that only have 3 colours they show. They go shopping and walk past anything colour. Always great viewing 😀

completely agree about the switchplates.... it's an important issue!

I’m really loving this series!!! Please keep teaching because you are so good at it ❤

Rebecca, thank you, thank you, thank you. I have learned so much with this series. 😊😉

They do make paintable outlet covers!

This video is so informative and you are amazing❤ please more more more videos about colors and painting..much love from Sweden❤

These videos are so valuable. As a Design Sessions member, seeing the principles applied over and over again in different situations is an excellent education.

@Followlostonline

9 ай бұрын

Gee, Rosalie… you seem to only comment on Rebecca’s videos and you always plug the Design Sessions. Are they really that valuable? I mean, they must be. I might have to join.

@rosalieduffy882

9 ай бұрын

@@Followlostonline I am a total believer in the Design Sessions and I am not getting paid or anything to say so. If someone really wants to learn and is willing to put in the time to study the sessions that Rebecca calls the Tools or Basics, one can really learn the principles. Some people just want a quick answer to their design dilemmas however. I have spent hours and hours re-watching the key ones. I've transformed areas of my home and have helped several friends/family members (mainly with their bedrooms, the easiest room to do) and they think I'm brilliant! It's really all Rebecca's material though. I just put the principals into play. You can sign up for the Sessions and if after a few months you don't find them valuable you can always cancel. Good luck!

Without reading previous comments I label my paint cans with a label maker and for instance will say “Living room wall” and for trim living room trim, etc… I do this for each room. If the paint is used in multiple rooms, all rooms are listed with labels and put right on the paint can, that way I clearly see as well as future owners if I should sell my house. This way nothing lost because it is right on the can . Blessings 💞 So love to learn from you 💖

I had a plan but was worried about a detail... your video convinced me not to carry out my plan. It would not be good. Thank you!

I painted my TV wall black. Found paintable outlet covers on Amazon. Every fixture, including the heat vent on that wall is black.

Great video. Thank you! I’ll take a before and after pic on the insane accent wall you’ve convinced me needs to go away yesterday!

You have made some very good points. I will keep this all in mind when I decide to have my home painted. Thank you for taking the time to explain each topic.

I love all the examples and thank you so much for people sending in their rooms so we can learn. Some of them I’ve done. 🙏❤️

Using a sharpie I write the room /item on the label on the can’s lid. The label is created by the store when the colour is mixed so the date is there already. I also have a spreadsheet with column headers: room, colour name & number, finish, notes, date. In “ notes” I might add # of coats, tinted primer (1/2 tint for dark colours) etc. When a room is painted, the sheet gets reprinted, placed in a sheet protector along with paint chips and is then clipped to the shelf. All the trim in our home is painted the same colour. Also as a backup our Benjamin Moore dealer keeps client records as to what colour is in each room.

Totally off topic but what lipstick are you wearing? Love your advice and today's glasses look really good

I was painting a bedroom once, needed more paint, went back to the hardware store where it was purchased, had new mix, and it didn’t match. Had to paint the whole wall again

I love your videos! You explain everything in a fun and easy to understand format. Thank you!

Love your work. Totally afraid to show you the room I redecorated following your tips. 😅

Before I moved in, the painter put extra paint in a plastic water bottle and labeled them. That actually worked for several years. It was stored under the sink and I could touch up very easily. I wonder if a plastic jar with a tight lid would work, take less space, and store easily.

@RadCenter

9 ай бұрын

Paint stores usually sell empty quart-sized metal paint cans. They're made for paint, so I would trust them more than a plastic jar that might react with the chemicals in the paint. Paint also needs to be protected from exposure to light.

@camis.1347

9 ай бұрын

@rebeccavalicoff1581 They sell bottles at paint stores for leftover touch ups too. They are plastic but they have little felt pads on the top under a cap so you can just rub it on the wall on the spot.

@rebeccavalicoff1581

9 ай бұрын

​@@camis.1347good to know !

Dear Rebecca Robinson! I'm from the south of Brazil and I follow your website, I would like to say that I admire you and your tips on decoration are fabulous. Thanks!

I'm an Interior designer, had a paint company for 35 years. Do a retain sheet. Then move the paint into an airtight jar. Write the room name and color name & number on the jar lid. Toss the can. Keep the smaller jars inside a closet so it doesn't freeze. The retain sheet can be made at the paint store. On the left is a duplicate label printed out and attached- it has the name & type paint, interior or exterior, sheen, base, and formula. Then write the areas used , then on the right is a swirl of the paint in the correct color to match to original sample. Keep the retain sheet in a file, 3 ring binder. Do as many sheets as needed. 4 to 6 colors will fit on one sheet. Have separate ones for your exterior.

Back in the 70’s my dad painted all the rooms in the house different colors which was great… for the 1970’s. Fast forward to 2016 and now he’s trying to sell his house. We all repainted the rooms a soft white. At least to give the potential buyer a vision… to see their things in those spaces. So hard to do when one room is green, another one is all blue etc. lol

Any left over paint gets poured into a jar & the swatch chart taped to the outside with that colour highlighted. I only keep one jar; the rest has been donated to schools for art classes & even to a 'painters & decorators' college for their recruits! I don't throw away paint. Re white electric sockets etc, I've painted trunking the wall colour so it doesn't stand out & even a plastic cable for the same reason. Great vid!

My method for leftover paint: I get a big peanut butter or mayonnaise jar, put a painters tape label on it, with sharpie I write the room, paint manufacturer, finish, color name and code. Stack the jar in the garage cabinet. E.g. "Craft Room, SW Duration Matte, Minor Blue 6792". So much better than mostly empty gallon cans, space-wise and all the info on the label makes identifying the right jar a snap. When I moved out of my last house, I was able to do touch-ups very easily and confidently left all the remaining paint for the next owners.

We did dark backsplash in our kitchen reno 15 years ago and at that time I was clever enough to think to install black outlets. Hubby switched (pun) out all the counter area outlets and switches and it looks great! S.

The problem I have with both drapes and painting are large white air conditioning units above the windows as we have individual units in South Africa, any suggestions to overcome this?

Great lessons! It’s nice that you mention some problems that have been addressed in other videos as part of the painting comments. I love paint and I’m on some Facebook pages about using color in your home. I think it’s one of the most challenging parts of designing. I would enjoy a segment on exterior home colors too. People make hideous choices that affect the whole neighborhood! Yikes! Many people don’t realize that intense colors don’t translate well on architecture. Cobalt blue is a gorgeous color but not on your downspout!

great advice...and your so funny....love watching you.........

I usually don’t make too many painting mistakes anymore, but the one I did make counted for 75-100 mistakes. I chose a color in the fabric of my sofa. And my sofa was beautiful. What color was this you may wonder, well it turns out that it was Whataburger orange! My husband was out of town when I painted that wall, when he saw it, he was so smart, instead of saying oh my gosh what have you done…..no, he calmly said it looks like you did a lot of work. 😂 So I repainted it not long after, and I painted it black! The wall was fairly textured and when I painted it black the wall looked like it had slate on it, and not long after we had floor to ceiling, wall to wall built in book shelves, it turned out perfectly.

label the paint cans, but remove an outlet switch and write behind the switch plate the name and number etc etc of the paint color. WORKS for me

In the green room, I think I agree the window frame should be painted white. But the wood on the fireplace should be left alone. It stands out quite nicely on that wall against the green and white.

@Geronimo2Fly

8 ай бұрын

I agree. I have no problem with painting fireplaces, but the wood on that one is far too beautiful to paint over it.

Great video... AGAIN! Love this series. Maybe they're not available anymore, but we have outlet covers that are paintable, so you can make them the color of the wall. I learned a long time ago from one of your videos that wall outlets are not decor and they should blend in. You wouldn't believe how that sent my husband into a tizzy because he liked the all white. I won. Also with paint, sometimes if you haven't painted for a while, even if you use the same paint, it won't be the same color (from oxidation? Don't know why). But for smaller touch ups, we bought some small bottles with spongy tops, so no brush marks. We also have used really tiny, small artist brushes for touch ups.

@rebeccacrow9616

10 ай бұрын

Paintable outlets? Wow! I will have to check into those.

@saraheschweiler4939

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your helpful tips! Btw~~ Where do you find paintable outlets? 🙂🌿💐🌿🙏🌿💐🌿🤩

@behindblueyes

8 ай бұрын

Yes wondering as well where to get paintable outlets

Shake the paint can!

I solved the outlet cover situation by buying clear outlet covers. They come with a perfectly trimmed cardstock liner. I painted the cardstock liners with the wall paint.

I keep a label of the color and the mixture on top of the key and if I need more of it in the future the color codes are

Another great video 🎉

I took your "too much stuff!" challenge and cleared off all my surfaces. But then I added back MORE!!! It's Fall! And I have a collection of pumpkins and brass candlesticks and a fall wreath and and and.... BUT I did put away most of the "summer" accessory pieces. So far I have "erased" an architectural feature by placing a new pleated shade On The WALL of the window (looks amazing), raised all my curtains in my bedroom (100% better) and taken down all the artwork (every time I try to put one more piece up my husband says 'Rebecca won't approve of that' ! I'll send pics but I'm not finished yet! Thanks for all the excellent lessons.

@PamelaVMason

10 ай бұрын

P.S. If you have any input on wallpaper I would take notes.

One thing I do now is buy samples at the same time that I use a new paint. Those gallons and quarts tend to dry out after a while, so I have the samples to keep for reference. I did not think to note the type of finish but that's a good idea.

You could just write all that info on painter's tape and stick it not onto the lid, but the side of the can. I live by the sea so I put all my touch up paint into those big protein powder plastic jars. Then wrap the lid for extra insurance. Save enough paint to do the entire wall, for me the touch up looks like a touch up, so a light coat over the entire wall works best, even if you have to dilute the paint. Painted walls do fade and otherwise change color.

Just found your KZread videos. LOVE THIS!! Wish I was financially able to have you help me In Person…but at least I can glean info while I’m waiting for finances to improve! Blessings!

Great video. I learned so much. Thank you.

That was so fun and educational! Thank you beautiful lady.👌💕🌹

Excited for this one.

💙You can always mix your leftover paints and create new colors to use somewhere else. 💙Adding grey to almost any color makes it beautiful. 💙I once added gold to charcoal grey and it made the room look luxurious. 💙Love You!

Can’t wait , 🥰

I loved this video! I am getting ready to hire a painter service to paint ceilings, all doors, all door trim and baseboards, the ugly oak trim on my stair and handrail, the stair walls up and down, 3 bathrooms, and several closets. It is an expensive project and I really want to make good decisions on paint colors and where it all goes. I need to watch the video again and take notes. Thank you!

This is so helpful!!!! Thank you!!

Thanks Robeson😊 very informative video 👍👍

Great information!

This video has been the most helpful in the series. Thank you!

Love these videos - your ideas are great for the photos 👍👍👍

Please allow me to say that new Fall Lip Color is Perfect on You. Just as Beautiful as any paint ! 😊😊😊

I have a book I keep with a diagram of the room and the paint paper sample so i have the name and the color number so I can go back to the paint can and verify which room it is. I paint each room every 3 yrs so my book is kinda full!

I have a home design note book ihave all windows sizes, my room sizes and all the fabris swatches and paint swatches and wallpaper swatches are in this notebook. When i get my paint mixed i get an extra lable printed at the paint shop. I stick it my notebook and write what room its for and what wall door and paintwork its painted in.

So out of curiosity I watched the full video. I’m glad to know that the criticism was not on the color of the paint, as I assumed it was from the short video. There was actually some good advice. I think the short could have been cut a tad better to reflect that.

We have an open concept house that my hubby built. So, we wanted to simplify the paint. ALL the rooms have Swan white satin paint on the walls. Makes it so easy to repaint. 👍🏻😊

@ultravioletpisces3666

8 ай бұрын

Ugg!! I live in an apartment and I’m sick of white walls. I lived in once with some beige kind of walls and it was so much nicer tbh. Just much softer on the eyes.

It's interesting to see accent walls featured in your video. I've seen a bunch of other videos saying that accent walls are out of style, yet they seem so fresh here. I guess there isn't a consensus, but it certainly makes me question what to do myself.

So I am a first time viewer of your channel. I was in such a roller coaster of feelings lol. So right from the beginning during your intro I was like I really like this girl. Then you started picking people apart a bit I was like hmm I’m not so sure. It made me feel like you thought you were better. Than you showed your gorgeous house but you showed the mistakes and talked about the way you labeled your paint wrong and stuff and then I was like ok my gut reaction was right. I really like this woman. I like that you show that even though you know your stuff you’re human too. I like that that you show the peoples house and point out what you would do. I really enjoy the before and after pictures. It would be cool if you had a program that would maybe show on the ones that people didn’t change what your idea would look like. For some people my self included sometimes it’s really hard to see the change in your head, especially if you’re not used to doing that sort of thing. Forgive me if you do that on other videos. I do plan to subscribe and check out other videos. When people see projects you did you obviously know your stuff. I also loved how you talked about the one house and you said that you think the woman would probably really like not having the brown and white choppy in the kitchen. You said you know you would but then you said but it’s your hours and you have to love it. I loved that. It was genuine feeling and it showed that you actually care what people think it’s not just your way or the highway. Anyways keep up the great work! ❤️❤️ Also after seeing the past videos I absolutely love your current hair style. I think it looks awesome on you. Makes you look younger and shows off your fun side the most. ❤

Rebecca…you’re the best!

Hello, I love your design, I have been watching your suggestions, and doing something in my living room. Where do I send the photos?

I have noticed that stored paint may appear to change in color and texture. The pigments likely don't change at all, but the VOC's may waft away through the years, and the concentration of pigment to carrier percentages can change, leaving a very different paint when time comes for a touch-up. It also may be a challenge to sufficiently remix paint that has been stored for an extended time, and that can make a major difference in whether the same paint matches for a touch-up or not. Those nifty paint can shaking machines make it look so easy. 😬

I loved that red ceiling over the dining table