Tag: Paint
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Is expensive paint worth it or is retail paint just as good?
After a recent visit to our local decorating warehouse, on a mission to buy paint to turn my daughter’s teenage bedroom ideas into a reality, I was more surprised than ever at the significant price gap between top-of-the range ‘designer’ brand paints and the retail equivalents. Not wanting to sound mean, but the idea of…
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How Much Will It Cost To Remove Asbestos And Lead Paint From Our Guest Cottage (+ What I’m Willing To Do Myself To Save Money)
OK, lead and asbestos info coming at you – and before you click away, I know this stuff might sound boring, but it’s actually riveting because I can see all the dollars we are saving. I’m GIDDY. In past gut renovations, I would have just relied on our professional contractor to hire the experts to…
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Can you paint a log burner? They don’t always have to be black
It’s a straightforward question: ‘Can you paint a log burner?’ and one you’re probably asking yourself if your log burner looks tired and needs a refresh. The quick answer is yes, but there are essential steps and materials you need to get it right. Once finished, not only will you achieve a smart new look…
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Colour capping 101: How to nail this bold new paint trend
By now, you’re probably familiar with the term colour drenching – covering everything from walls to ceilings (and even radiators and furniture) in the same, usually dark and moody, shade. But just as we’ve gotten to grips with one paint trend, another has come along in the form of colour capping. Instead of immersing a…
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How To Choose Paint Colors That Are Happy But Not Too Bold – The Full River House Paint Color Palette
If you like big macro “how the sausage is made” posts, this one is for you. The art direction of this house was pretty clear from the get-go, four years ago. The intent was to create a warm, contemporary home that was family-friendly. It’s similar to the mountain house, but with more color. When you…
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Can I paint my side of my neighbour’s garden fence?
If you’ve ever looked out at a drab or weathered fence panel, you might have wondered: can I paint my side of my neighbour’s garden fence? It feels like a harmless way to freshen up your outdoor space, but the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as many homeowners assume. While it might seem logical that…
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Read This Before You Paint Your Concrete Floor
When we first started “fixing up the garages” (that’s a real understatement, I know), one of the few things that we knew we could salvage was the concrete floor of the first bay (where our prop shelves live). The second bay (where our sofas now live:)) would need to be poured because it was rotten…
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How to stop paint peeling: Our expert guide
Peeling paint is unwanted and an eyesore. It’s also a sign that there’s been an issue in the preparation or application. Freshly applied paint can look good even if the preparation is below par. But it won’t be long before it starts to show just how poor the paint job is. It will easily chip…
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How to stop paint peeling: Our expert guide
Peeling paint is unwanted and an eyesore. It’s also a sign that there’s been an issue in the preparation or application. Freshly applied paint can look good even if the preparation is below par. But it won’t be long before it starts to show just how poor the paint job is. It will easily chip…
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How to repair peeling paint for a quick makeover and a fresh new finish
Peeling paint is annoying; it can spoil what was once a smart-looking surface. But the good news is that it should be swift and straightforward to fix. Repairing peeling paint can quickly transform an area without the hassle of undertaking a full, all-out paint project, unless you prefer to, of course. There’s generally a good…