[paulingrad]

Hi guys. could anyone tell me some good books that would improve my grasp on colour in decoration? It's a sadly lacking skill in most painters and something we could all work on.
cheers.

 

[CoachDave]

Howdy PaulinGrad,

It's "Coach Dave", I'm a plant expert, Do-it-yourself kind of guy. There are lot's of places for ideas on how color and decor works. I use this site to help me with ideas. Take a look and see if it "inspires" you too.

Paint Inspiration is about colors that go together:
http://www6.homedepot.com/paintinspiration/index.html


Coach Dave

 

[RH]

I have a theory that HOs ask my opinion on color solely to have me reinforce the feelings they already have.

 

[One Coat Coverage]

I don't know of any specific books, but I'm sure if you google it you'll find something.

 

[ProWallGuy]

Color Choices: Making Color Sense out of Color Theory

Designer's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Color Theory and Application

Contemporary Color: Theory and Use

Dynasty of Light: Foundational Studies and Discourse in Color Theory

Google is your friend, use it. :yes:

 

[pacificpainters.com]

Here is a video that I produced as a starting point.

Is there any particular aspect of colour theory you are after?

• Colour harmonies
• Colour matching
• Munsell Sysrem
• Shade, tint, tone and value
• Hue
• Chroma

Try and test your existing knowledge with this test I made: Colour Test

My profession is training painting & decorating, I am more then happy to help out where I can.

I have embedded some videos from PQI on my site as well - http://www.pacificpainters.com/index.php?p=1_10_Match-Specified-Paint-Colour

 

[Mike's QP]

now thats a necro thread

 

[daArch]

now thats a necro thread

3.75 years later may be a new record

 

[pacificpainters.com]

Man, I did not notice the date....

Holy crap, how did that happen?

I am blaming:

• CoachDave
• Gibberish45
• One Coat Coverage
• ProWallGuy

I suppose I should accept some of the blame as well.

 

[ProWallGuy]

Holy crap, I didn't notice that either.

IT IS ALIVE!!!

 

[RH]

Man, I did not notice the date....

Holy crap, how did that happen?

I am blaming:

• CoachDave
• Gibberish45
• One Coat Coverage
• ProWallGuy

I suppose I should accept some of the blame as well.

Well here they are, all together... Michael took the picture.

 

[Mike's QP]

well I am sure the info is still valid today... kinda like paperhanging...:jester: