Tips and Tricks
Why Hire a Professional Painter, Anyway?
“Oh, I can fix that myself,” you say as the paint peels off the garage door. “I’ll just pick up some brushes, rollers, trays, tray liners, paint cleaner, primer, and of course, paint. Maybe I’ll have to buy a ladder or scaffold and drop sheets, too. And I can’t forget the tape, so I…
Read More5 Tips For Choosing a Paint Colour That Matches
Floors, backsplash, countertops: The right paint will tie them together It’s tempting to think of the walls as ‘setting the tone’, colour-wise, for the rest of the room. But in most cases – especially in kitchens and bathrooms – there’s a lot of square footage being taken up by other flat surfaces: The floor, the…
Read MoreHow to Make a Small Room Seem Bigger
More and more people are finding that ‘affordable home’ means ‘smaller home’. But just because your home’s square footage is on the minimal side, doesn’t mean it has to look small – there are lots of ways to make small rooms look spacious. Here are our tips: Paint walls in icy blue or soft…
Read MoreWhat You Should Really Know About Unfinished Cabinetry
When you’re remodeling, unfinished cabinetry can seem like a great idea: You’ll end up with a more ‘custom’ look than you might have otherwise (or have otherwise been able to afford), you can see the cabinets in situ before choosing a final colour or finish, and you may be able to get them done faster than…
Read More9 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Someone to Paint Your House
Sure, choosing someone to paint your house doesn’t necessarily qualify as one of those Major Life Decisions that will make or break your whole future. But whenever you’re going to have someone (or a team of people) coming in and out of your house for several days, and will then have to live with the…
Read MoreLimited Marketing Budget? Why Not Try Paint, Instead?
The better your storefront looks, the more likely people are to open the door We all know it happens: When business is slow, or uncertain, the first thing to go is the marketing budget – when in fact getting more customers is crucial to improving the business. But maybe you don’t need to spend a…
Read MoreWhat Paint Finish Should I Use For Interiors?
Flat, eggshell, satin, gloss: Which one is right for your walls? When it comes to interior painting, choosing the right colours is only part of the process. The paint finish – whether it is matte, glossy, or something in between – can make a big difference in how your room will ultimately look. Here’s a…
Read More10 Really Smart Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Colour
How to get the colour you love without feeling overwhelmed Even the most decisive among us can find ourselves stymied when faced with paint chips or swatch books. We think we want white walls, only to discover that ‘white’ apparently comes in hundreds of different shades, different finishes, different textures – and then we have…
Read MorePainting Cabinets Looks so Easy on TV. But Is It?
Sooner or later, we’re all faced with this problem: Your kitchen or bathroom cabinets are made of wood, and they’re still functional, but the colour of the wood is too dark, or too light, or has become scuffed and scratched over time. You’re dreaming of a fresh, bright room, but replacing the cabinets is prohibitively…
Read MorePaint Your House. Sell it Faster.
Perhaps the best advice when selling your home is to stop thinking of it as “home sweet home.” Your decision to sell suddenly makes your house a product out on the market. Of course you want to get the most value for your property, so consider the following tips: Tip #1: Painting is one of…
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