Getting a fresh start in a new home can be an inspiring experience – even if only moving a few miles down the road. With the events of the past two years still ringing in everyone’s ears, millions are setting their sights on relocation in 2022. Consequently, record numbers of homes are expected to be […]
Category: Painting Basics
Watching Paint Dry – How to Reduce Curing Times Indoors
There’s a reason ‘watching paint dry’ is often used in reference to something that is quite crushingly boring. As far as the interior painting process goes, it’s just about the dullest part of the entire project. This can be particularly so when waiting for a base layer to dry, prior to which you can’t get […]
Key Factors When Selecting Exterior Paint Colors
It may seem like an eternity away, but we’re already getting excited about the spring. And with good cause, as it’s not exactly been the mildest or most pleasant of winters. With the (eventual) arrival of longer and pleasant days, attention once again turns to exterior home improvements. A prime example of which is exterior […]
How to Choose the Best Paint Color for Trim
If ever there was a contentious issue in home painting circles, it’s which color to use for trim. Some will tell you that painting trim effectively means ensuring it blends in with the rest of your décor. Elsewhere, others argue that your trim simply must stand out as a bold feature in its own right. […]
The Right Way to Use Paint Stripper
Getting rid of old coats of paint without a heat gun is perfectly possible. There’s also no need to sand away the surface in an aggressive and frenzied manner, simply to reveal the natural wood beneath. While both of these approaches can work, they’re not exactly good for the material. Excessive heat can really do […]
How to Create a Color Story From Room to Room
There are few things that can help freshen up a tired interior design more than a fresh coat of paint. Painting your home can breathe new life into the rooms, give you a new palette of colors to work from for accessories and accents, and can help change the way you view and feel about […]
How Paint Color Can Affect Curb Appeal
A brief disclaimer before getting started – beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. We all have our unique tastes and preferences, reflected in the way we decorate our homes. Hence, there is technically no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way of painting your interiors. Just as long as you are happy with the result, […]
New Home in the New Year? A Fresh Start With a Fresh Coat of Paint
For reasons we don’t need to go into, millions of people are planning fresh starts this year. With a bit of luck, 2022 will not be nearly as an eventful as the previous 24 months. Moving home is really the ultimate way of pursuing a fresh start and new beginnings. Even if you don’t plan […]
Do I Really Need to Use Primer When Repainting My Walls?
If you’ve been keeping up with our blog (of course you have), you’ll know that priming is a topic we visit on a regular basis. Primarily due to the fact that it’s also something we’re asked about almost continuously by our customers. Some people find interior painting an absolute joy – something they get a […]
Painting Your Home in Winter: Is it Really a Good Idea?
The arrival of the winter weather sends much of the country into a state of mass hibernation. Home improvement projects are put on hold, we retreat into our homes, and we wait for the weather to warm up. But when you think about it, winter can actually be the perfect time to tackle renovations at […]
