Posts from the ‘PAINT ADVICE’ category

How Spending Less Can Cost You More

There’s no doubt that home projects can be expensive. It’s not surprising that we try to save wherever possible. When it comes to painting materials, though,…

Should I Paint An Accent Wall

In the last month a few customers asked me what I think about accent walls. For a while, they were very trendy and people where painting…

F.A.Q At The Paint Store

A fresh coat of paint may be the fastest, easiest and least expensive way to give your space a new look but the choice of colours,…

What You Can Do In 30 Seconds With A Little Bit Of Chalk Paint

We first heard about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint from a customer a few years ago. Honestly, it sounded too good to be true – can you…

Which Primer Is Right For Your Paint Job?

With a lot of us freshening up their homes for the holidays, this week I wanted to talk about paint primers. These days a lot of…

5 Fun Ways To Use Chalkboard Paint

Normally I would not encourage people (big or little) to write on the walls. It’s usually a parental nightmare – finding that your little artist has…

Exterior Painting Tips For Summer

Summers are great for DIY projects! The weather is nicer and the days are longer so we can get more work done. While this sounds like…

5 Arguments Against White Trim + our favourite non-white woodwork colors

Over the years, we’ve been making updates to our house. Some have been big (hello dream laundry room) some have been smaller. One of my favourites…

5 Things You Can Update Quickly With Spray Paint

As someone who is not very patient, I love spray paint because it provides almost instant gratification. It dries fast, gives a professional finish, comes in…