When you start a painting project, it’s easy to get carried away with the aesthetics – what colour would look best where, what style will carry a room, and so on. However, the most overlooked, and most important, consideration is always safety. Because sometimes you’ll come...
Choosing a paint brush can be a little overwhelming. The variety of sizes, styles, tips and types can admittedly be confusing. But that’s where this handy guide comes along, helping you pick the brush that’s right for the job and for your budget. Firstly, there are...
Painting a child’s bedroom is all about creating a comfortable, fun space for a youngster’s imagination to soar. This means using bright colours and fun imagery, which also means that these rooms will likely be quite different to the colour scheme in the rest of...
The weather is good, you’ve got that spring-cleaning feeling and you’ve decided to paint your home. You’ve prepped the surface, bought the equipment and you’re confident about your colour choices. Or are you? Before you commit to purchasing the paint, read through these important tips for...
Painting the exterior of your house is a big task and shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, it’s an important job that needs to be done fairly regularly. Not only does a fresh coat of paint add a layer of much-needed protection against the elements, it...
The time has come! The weekend is free, the weather is perfect, the paint has been bought and the alarm set for an early Saturday morning start. You’re ready to paint. But, before you crack open that tin, make sure you have these 5 essential...
We’ve touched on colour psychology in previous articles, about what your choice of colours says about your personality and how it can affect the mood of a room. Today, we’re going to look at the colours that make an impact in the kitchen, which is typically...
The laundry: that forgotten, utilitarian space where no one ever ventures except on weekends when the never-ending loads of washing overtake your life for a few long hours before you can escape back to the living room, bedroom or deck to actually enjoy your weekend. There...
It doesn’t take long for a painting job to turn into a messy free-for-all. One over-excited dog getting under your feet, leading to a spilt can, leading to your kids playing in the paint and leaving small footprints all over your tiles… you get the...
So, you’ve decided to paint. Whether it’s a small room or a large office, the job requires a commitment of time and money. The first rule is to expect the unexpected – there will always be a repair to be made or a colour choice...