ASK THE PAINTER: Can I Paint Vinyl Siding?

We really hate the colour of our vinyl siding, but it’s still in good shape and it seems a shame to replace it. Can we paint it? The short answer is: Yes, you can usually paint vinyl siding. The longer answer is: But there are some caveats. Proper preparation is crucial The key to successfully…

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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…

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How 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…

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How to Make Your Painting More Environmentally Friendly

  These days, most of us are more mindful of the effect our actions have on the environment, and are making an effort to make smarter choices and keep our families healthier. So where does this leave us when we decide that we need to paint our homes or offices? Well, traditional household paint contains…

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Paint 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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