Thinking about repainting your home? You want to translate your creative vision into a reality, but you also want to make sure that it will be a success. While you’re painting, it can almost be too easy to get carried away. What may have seemed...
One of the best things about building your own home is that you can customize each detail. Every paint colour is yours to choose. You have a blank slate to create your dream home. When you paint the walls of an older home, you’re covering layers...
Two identical paint colours may look entirely different, depending on the finish you choose. But what’s the difference between a flat or shiny paint finish? Should you choose a semi-gloss or high-gloss coating? These types of questions often come up during a painting project. When selecting...
It seems like it was just yesterday that your house was painted. But over time, the exterior has faded considerably; it’s almost a completely different colour now.As time goes on, colours lose their vibrancy. We notice it with hair dye, cars, and clothing. The same...
Have you ever visited a hardware store, and felt overwhelmed at the wall of paint brushes before you? Just as there are many different types of paint, there is also an assortment of different paint brushes. You can find brushes that come in all kinds...
You spent a long time painting your entire house from top to bottom. When you wake up the next morning, you are faced with bubbles and blisters of paint that are already popping or begging to be popped. They may be filled with air or...
When people think about painting, they usually envision a new colour on the walls, doors, or kitchen cabinets. But what about the trim that frames everything else in a room?Paint is not a cure-all for surface imperfections; any chips, bumps, and flakes will shine through...
You spent months choosing the perfect colours for your walls, trim, and furniture. Once you finished painting, you put your feet up and pat yourself on the back.But as the years go by, those colours aren’t what they used to be. They’ve lost their vibrancy...
The exterior of your building is subject to some pretty extensive damage. All year long, it bakes under the sun, freezes in snowstorms, and gets soaked under rain clouds. If you’re thinking about painting it, you might wonder how to do so without letting Mother...
Got a case of the Mondays? It could be due to all the white and grey walls in your workspace. When your focus wavers, your eyes drift around the office and search for something to give you an extra boost. But if your cubicle lacks...