Paint Mode & Building Guide
Paint Mode and the 48 new building parts from Home Sweet Home transformed Palworld base aesthetics long before offshore megabases arrived in 1.0. This guide explains how to paint structures, use triangular pieces, and navigate the list-based Build Menu in the current 1.0.1 client.
Paint Mode Basics
- Open the Build Menu (B by default on PC)
- Switch to Paint Mode from the mode selector
- Aim at a paintable foundation, wall, or roof segment
- Pick a palette swatch and apply — repeat for trim accents
Paint is cosmetic only. It does not change defense stats or raid vulnerability, but it helps mark storage zones, factory floors, and automation lanes.
Triangular Pieces
Triangular floors and roofs enable hexagonal towers, bay windows, and ship-style offshore decks. Snap them to existing grids, then paint contrasting edges to highlight silhouette — especially on Sunreach floating platforms.
Build Menu QoL
The list UI sorts parts by category with text search. Pin frequently used scaffolding, roofs, and decorative items to speed rebuilds after raid waves or Hartalis practice runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paint Mode in Palworld?
Paint Mode lets you recolor eligible foundations, walls, and roofs added in Home Sweet Home. Activate it from the reworked Build Menu to theme bases without mods.
When were triangular building pieces added?
Home Sweet Home (v0.7.0, December 17, 2025) added triangular structural parts — the first time Palworld supported true angled rooflines and non-rectangular floors.
How many new building parts arrived?
Forty-eight new pieces shipped with Home Sweet Home, plus a list-based Build Menu that replaces the old grid picker for faster searching.
Does Paint Mode work offshore?
Yes on structures that support painting. Combine with our offshore building guide for ocean platforms and Sunreach sky bases.
Is Paint Mode available in 1.0?
Yes. Home Sweet Home building features carry forward into Palworld 1.0 and 1.0.1 alongside offshore building expansions from the full release.