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...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Can we get away with one coat, or do we need two? That’s a question many homeowners ask The Pink Painter. The answer is a complicated one as there are many factors to take into consideration. If the surface to be repainted is in good condition, is just faded and you...
by CherylB | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
This question comes up on a daily basis at The Pink Painter. A common home design in the Calgary area has the garage attached to the home. It is a very large square in the front of the house. It can greatly impact the curb appeal. Done right, it can add value. Done...
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