Safety Tips to Observe When Undertaking an Interior Painting Project

Posted on 9 May 2018

If you are a DIY enthusiast, you may be pretty excited about repainting your home's exterior without professional help. You have likely bought quality paint and invested in paint brushes, a roller and other equipment necessary to guarantee a successful project. However, besides having the right equipment and possessing painting skills, you also need to take proper care. Failure to do this can expose you to risks that can potentially jeopardize your health. [Read More]

Paint Application Issues to Avoid

Posted on 22 January 2018

Many DIY painting jobs fail prematurely due to several application mistakes. This article discusses some of those application mistakes and how they can be avoided in order to have lasting results. Sagging Paint Fragments Paint can flow and sag on some sections of the painted surface if the person painting the surface didn't mix the paint well. For example, paint can sag in case you applied too much thinner during the mixing process. [Read More]

A Guide to Cleaning Up After a Painting Project

Posted on 11 September 2017

There are many excellent home improvement and home repair projects that homeowners can use to spruce up the roof over their head, but few are as low cost and high impact as slapping on a new coat of paint. Painting a room can transform the entire look and feel of the living space, make a small room look bigger, a big room look smaller, and any room look more inviting. While painting or repainting a room can be a great creative exercise, few homeowners look forward to cleaning up afterwards. [Read More]

2 Preparation Tips So You Can Paint Like a Pro

Posted on 8 August 2017

If you think that your home is looking a little dated, drab or dull, now is the time to do something about it. A relatively quick and easy way to transform the interior of your home is by hiring interior painting services to apply a fresh coat of paint. And if you really want to change your home, you should make that new coat of paint a different colour from the one you have had on your walls for the past decade or so. [Read More]

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Compelling Colors, Daring Designs and Other Paint and Wallpaper Concepts

Welcome to my blog. My name is Penny. I love decorating. I redecorate my own home at least once a year, and I have helped my friends through a number of projects. If you are looking for inspiration, advice or tips, I plan to include all of that in these posts. I hope to write about everything, from hiring wallpaper hangers to choosing paint colours. I used to work as an editor for a design magazine, but then, I left and started a small coffee shop. I also love spending time with my nieces and nephews and camping with my husband.

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