Buying Guide | SICO paint recommendations & 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.

Author: Kent Building Supplies

Step1: Choose Your Colour

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The most difficult part of painting can be selecting the right colour! Sico offers sample sizes to test colours before committing. Paint small sections of your wall to see how the colour looks.
Colour swatches can look different depending on the lighting they are viewed in. For example, the look of a colour 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 colours of your furniture, fabrics and artwork to help narrow down the options.
Check out the Sico colour selection tool at to view the full range of available colours.

Step 2: Choose Your Sheen

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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. Its 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

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Once you have selected your colour 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:

A step-by-step guide on painting a wall, showcasing tools, techniques, and color selection for a perfect finish.

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 colour.
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!