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Picking the Perfect Paint Color for Your Front Door

Picking the Perfect Paint Color for Your Front Door

April 15, 2021 2 min read

Your front door is so much more than an entranceway – it’s a chance for your home to make a statement and say, “Hello, world!” What really speaks volumes is a fresh coat of curb appeal. Go bold with the paint colour of your front door and life instantly becomes more interesting.   
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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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Making an Entrance: Home Updates to Tackle This Weekend

Making an Entrance: Home Updates to Tackle This Weekend

March 31, 2021 2 min read

Weekends are a treasured time to spend catching up on chores or relaxing with friends and family, but they’re also the perfect time to tackle some of those small projects that will make your space more functional and inviting. Updating your front door with paint and hardware is a simple and impactful project that can be completed over a long weekend.
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Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal: 6 Steps to Paint Your Front Door

Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal: 6 Steps to Paint Your Front Door

March 26, 2021 3 min read

Have you heard the phrase, “You will never get a second chance to make a first impression”? As many have experienced this first hand, they understand how crucial a first impression is. But first impressions don’t start when you say the first hello, first impressions start when the newcomer walks up the front steps to your door. No matter the colour, your front door is more than a transition from the outdoors in, your front door is the first hello.
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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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Vinyl Siding Transformation

Vinyl Siding Transformation

March 19, 2021 2 min read

While you might be hesitant to consider painting your siding, if it’s done right, painting it will give you up to 10 years of stunning results –at a fraction of the price of new siding. Most homeowners are motivated to paint their vinyl siding because the colour has become dated. The washed out yellow or pale blue that looked great twenty years ago – would look outstanding in a more modern taupe, warm gray or tan.
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TEAL ESTATE: MEET THE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2021

TEAL ESTATE: MEET THE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2021

October 14, 2020 1 min read

Blending the soothing properties of blue, the renewal qualities of green, and the organic sensibility of grey, Aegean Teal 2136-40 invites us to reflect and reset from all we’ve been through this past year. 

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The 2021 Color of the Year will Teal the Spotlight

The 2021 Color of the Year will Teal the Spotlight

October 14, 2020 2 min read

As inviting and as soothing as Greece’s bluish-green sea, Aegean Teal 2136-40 is an exceptional balance of blue, green and grey. This intriguing midtone creates natural harmony and a sense of calm, inviting an opportunity to reflect and reset amidst softened, casual elegance.
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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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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN SHOP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN SHOP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

April 15, 2020 2 min read

While our stores are closed to the public, it’s not only possible but easy to shop for paint from the comfort of your home and without setting foot in our store. Here’s how:

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Accentuate The Positive With A Fabulous Feature Wall

Accentuate The Positive With A Fabulous Feature Wall

January 23, 2020 4 min read

By drawing in the eye, an accent or feature wall heightens visual interest and importance to a space. Applying color and texture to a single wall can give the illusion of a larger room or create an appealing sense of architectural structure without resorting to any kind of construction.  

 

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Finishing Powder: Go Bold in Your Home’s Smallest Room

January 06, 2020 2 min read

As it turns out, the powder room was where one went to refresh their powdered wig and nose or to make a quick retreat from boorish conversation (yawn!). Typically, the powder room was a water closet near the formal entertaining room, making it convenient for guests needing a moment to themselves. 

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