Bathrooms are one of the least daunting rooms to paint. They’re small and could be finished in less than a day. Before you pick your paint, though, consider that bathrooms are moist spaces. Steam from showers and baths produce moisture on the walls that could lead...
Thinking of selling your home? Spending a little money beautifying the interiors before putting it on the market could pay off big time when it comes to increasing your home’s market value. When a prospective buyer walks into your house, they should be able to picture...
The cost of paint is always a consideration which has the potential to provide headaches. If you buy low quality, generally cheaper paint, are you sacrificing quality? If you go for a higher quality, generally more expensive option, are you paying for something which could...
Let’s face it, life can be draining. Your bedroom should be a refuge against the world – a place to relax and recharge. After all, it’s said that we spend almost half our lives in bed, so when you paint your bedroom, try make it...
When last did you look at your home with fresh eyes? Go for a walk-around and pay attention to signs of peeling paint on your back door, wall blemishes in your hallway, dog scratch marks in your kitchen. It’s easy to get used to the inevitable...
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you'll know that we always stress one thing above all else: Preparation. So, if you're planning on giving your house a lovely once-over in the coming months, please consider these 3 very important prep steps before you even...
Painting your home’s interior can disrupt the flow of your day-to-day life. Furniture needs to be moved and covered. Your flooring needs to be protected, light switches taped, walls sanded, scraped and prepped. Unless you have another home you can move to while the work is...
Exterior and Interior paints in some cases share similar polymers and pigments; however they need to perform different jobs. Exterior paint needs to be hardy enough to withstand cold winds, storms, sand, hail and blazing sunshine. Interior paint isn’t faced with these conditions but does...
A good paint job requires a decent budget, but you can then expect it to last for several years. To achieve this longevity, however, a few factors need to be kept in mind. INTERIORS 1. Paint Quality When it comes to paint, you don’t want to skimp on...
When you choose the right finish, your property is transformed with a fresh look and added protection. But if you’ve chosen the wrong finish, you’ll see the disappointing results immediately, and then you’ll have to deal with the costs of a repaint. Not to worry though,...