White paint for walls is by far, the most popular paint choice. But, with so many whites to choose from - it can be overwhelming knowing which white to go with. So how do you choose the best white paint for walls? We’ve made choosing the best white paint for interior walls easier with three simple steps below.  

Haymes Paint has been an Australian, family-run business since 1935. We are passionate about crafting quality products for both interior & exterior applications, an artisan collection and paints for textured & timber finishes. If you’re considering a white wall colour, here are our tips to help you choose the best white paint for your walls 

Three Steps to Choosing the Best White Paint for Walls

1. Lighting

Always consider the lighting in the room or space you’re painting when determining the best white paint for your interior walls. Does it get lots of natural light or minimal exposure? What is the artificial lighting like, (i.e. warm or cool globes)? What feel do you want the home to have? The same white can look very different in a dimly lit room compared with a room that gets a lot of light and swatches should be tested in lighting as close as possible to your room. 

2. Undertone

The undertone of a shade of white is key in ensuring the best result. When choosing white paint for walls the best thing to do is collect samples first and consider them against your environment & lighting and compare how they sit with other tones in your home. Once you have narrowed down what you like, a good trick is to compare the white with the white of the paper, enabling you to see any strong undertones you may not have initially picked up on. Our favourite white paints are conveniently split into cool, warm, or pure undertones so you can skip the guessing game and find your perfect white paint more easily.  

3. Getting Samples

Once you have narrowed it down to three or so whites you like, the best way to choose a white paint is to try out some sample pots. Paint each sample colour onto a piece of card then place the samples around the home to see how they appear in both natural and artificial light. Alternatively, you can pick up one of our $2 Colour Swatches which provide an even easier way to test paints in your space and can be shipped anywhere in Australia.

One tip to remember is that colour changes dramatically throughout the day and night. By now you should have eliminated any unwelcome undertones that will make the white seem wrong for your home and be free to discover your perfect white!

Talk to the Experts About the Best White Paint for Walls

Visit your local Haymes Paint shop or Independent Stockist if you would like more help choosing the best white paint for interior walls. Your local paint experts can help you choose the perfect paint colour and you can pick up everything else you need for your project while you’re there.

You can also arrange a Colour Consultation with one of our fully qualified Haymes Colour Consultants who can run through all the white colour paint options you can choose from and provide advice and guidance on the best white paint for the walls in your home. View our collection online and pick up the perfect white paint today.