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4 Reasons to Paint the Exterior of Your Home in Spring

May 01, 2023 3 min read

It’s time to revamp the exterior of your house! Whether you’re spending time on your deck barbecuing or hosting a backyard picnic, having a freshly painted exterior can make a difference to the overall feel of your home. 
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Painting and staining exterior surfaces

April 09, 2021 2 min read

The answer is solid color stain. Solid color stain will give you the look, feel and color of a paint but without the peeling and chipping that comes with painting an outdoor wood or concrete surface.
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5 Tips for Painting Exterior Woodwork

March 20, 2021 3 min read

Summertime is here and what better way to celebrate than some exterior housework? Now that all the snow is melted away, there may be some color and rust differences on the outside of your home. If this is your first time owning a house or maybe just the first time painting, here are some tips to give your house the facelift it deserves.
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6 DIY Tips for Staining Wood

October 02, 2020 3 min read

Looking to bring some color to your wood furniture? Wood staining is ideal for bringing in that dark, rich color to a piece of furniture that you want to work on. It may be easy to jump straight away to stain the wood yourself, but don’t neglect the fact that it requires a bit of a process to get the best results. Here are 6 DIY tips for staining wood.
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5 Genius Wallpaper Hacks

July 05, 2019 3 min read

While some may believe that wallpaper is a trend of the past, it can be used in a variety of innovative and modern ways to truly enhance any space in your home! At Gleco Paint Stores we offer special order wallpaper from the nation’s top wallpaper...
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How to Prepare the Outside of Your Home for Summer

How to Prepare the Outside of Your Home for Summer

June 13, 2019 3 min read

Say “hasta la vista” to the dreary winter and “hola” to the upcoming sunny summer! It’s about that time of year to spend most of our days outside enjoying the sun and soaking in some Vitamin D. Summer is the best time to...
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How to Paint Your Windows Mess-Free

How to Paint Your Windows Mess-Free

May 14, 2019 2 min read

At Gleco Paint, we’re here to make sure your painting project goes smoothly. We’ll help you get the job done with our expert advice and a large selection of paint and supplies.
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5 Ways to Fix an Uneven Paint Job

5 Ways to Fix an Uneven Paint Job

February 05, 2019 3 min read

A botched paint job happens more often than you think. Regardless of your decorating expertise, periodic painting mishaps may happen from time to time. Whether youre adding dramatic color to a muted room or lightly revamping your favorite shade, explore these five simple tips to help your drab space transform into a professional finish.
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5 Tips for Using Dark Paint Colors Indoors

5 Tips for Using Dark Paint Colors Indoors

January 18, 2019 3 min read

Using dark colors within your home is often considered taboo because it is thought to make a room look smaller. At Gleco Paint we believe that there is potential for every color of paint we sell. While lighter colors give the illusion of brighter rooms and are ideal if you are considering selling your home, darker colors can have a dramatic effect on the tone of a room. 
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5 Tips for Painting a Feature Wall

November 12, 2018 3 min read

Gone are the days when you need a huge budget in order to make your home design more exciting – now, all you need is one wall and the right paint color to add an extra dimension to your home. Feature walls (also known as accent walls) are a single wall in a room that stand out, whether it be by a different color or material, than the rest of the room. Here are five tips on painting a feature wall to make your room pop!
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4 Tips to Easily Paint Your Ceiling

September 28, 2018 3 min read

The ceiling is a place that many people dread painting for reasons from the strain on your arms to its drip-prone nature. Painting your ceiling does not have to be as intimidating and difficult as it might seem, and to help you out with your next ceiling painting job, we have put together a list of tips to help you easily paint your ceiling.
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How to Properly Clean Your Paint Brushes

September 28, 2018 3 min read

When it comes to painting projects, people often spend so much time thinking about and planning the project itself that they forget about everything that needs to comeafterwards. The way you go about cleaning your paint brushes depends upon the type of paint you used, so read on to learn more about how to properly clean your paint brushes and keep them in the best condition possible!
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