by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is interesting how all of us start to think of improving our home in Spring. We all start to open our windows and let the fresh air flow through our houses. I think the fresh air causes us to look at the inside of our house. It’s like catnip for cats. It makes us a...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Quite often, as a contractor, I am told by a customer that they are “looking for the best deal”. It is important to realize that there are many variables that constitute a great paint job. It is important to compare apples to apples. On a few occasions we have...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Remove or paint over wallpaper? There are lots of things that you need to consider if you are planning to paint over your old wallpaper. A question homeowners ask when painting over wallpaper is whether they need to remove the old wallpaper before painting. You don’t...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you own an animal, they are typically a large part of the family. I can attest to this as I have had dogs, cats, horses throughout my life. The big question is what to do with animals and painting projects? I feel I am qualified to answer this as a home owner, a...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a homeowner, I am not a fan of wallpaper. There, I said it! I have removed too much of it to want to put it up in my own house. However, as a decorator, I really like how it can change a room. There are so many wallpaper patterns and colours to choose from that the...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
You might ask, what is sheen? In simple terms, sheen is the amount of reflection given off by your paint. The highest reflection is a gloss sheen and the lowest is a flat sheen. The most common name for the middle of the road sheen is eggshell. However, there are...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ask yourself these questions before bringing an interior designer on board. One of the questions we get asked is whether it’s worth it to hire an interior designer. Hiring a designer is an incredibly personal experience. Some people wouldn’t dream of starting a...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Are you trying to sell your home? Painting the walls and trim of your home can add instant value. It shows potential buyers that you have taken care of your house. A fresh coat of paint cleans up any marks and holes made by you over the years. It looks less tired and...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
What questions should I ask my potential painters? Ideally ALL painting contractors would tell you exactly what’s included in their price and what’s not. However, as we all know, ideal world scenarios don’t usually tend to mirror the real world. When hiring any trade...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
What colour do I choose? This can be an easy topic for one person or one that can completely paralyze another. Putting a colour on the wall is like writing the first sentence to a novel, drawing the first line of a sketch, taking that leap off of a cliff into the...
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