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Toronto Home Painting: How To Paint In The Colder Winter Months
As the colder months start many people have the misconception that Toronto interior painting is best left for warmer times of the year. Let me clear up some of these misconceptions, and explain why they exist in the first place. Toronto Home Painting Misconception #1:...
Toronto Condo Painting: Tips For a Smooth Project
Toronto is putting up condos like crazy! Unlike a single family dwelling, there are many rules that condo dwellers must abide by. These rules are designed to make living in such close proximity to your neighbor easier and more enjoyable. However, having tradespeople...
Toronto Home Painting Tip: Steps for Painting Stained or Varnished Wood
Years ago it was common to have varnished wood trim, or stained panelling or other natural wood features throughout the home. This was a standard in Toronto home painting and varnishing. This highlighted the natural beauty of the grain, however, it can result in a...
Interior Painting: How Much Will it Cost for My Toronto Home?
Many people are interested in how much their painting project will cost, even before having a painting contractor over to give them a written proposal. Below you will find typical sized rooms for Toronto homes so that you can get an idea of how much your interior...
Paint or Renovate? What’s Best for the Kitchen in Your Toronto Home?
Many people are looking to update the look of their kitchen, whether that means just buying granite countertops or just adding some new furniture it seems to be the thing everyone is doing recently. The cost of a full kitchen renovation can be quite expensive, but...
Can my Toronto painting project be completed in one day?
Most people value quick and efficient service. Their oil is changed in 15 minutes, their pizza is at their door within 30 minutes. Can the same thing be applied to painting services? Let's find out... What can be accomplished in a day of painting? There are many new...
Toronto Painting Contractors & Cost: Why does it vary so much?
Most people advise getting a few quotes before moving forward with any painting contractors. Sometimes these quotes can be quite similar and sometimes they will vary. One contractor may charge half the price of another. Let's unpack why this happens and what you're...
Painting Your Bathroom; What to Watch Out For
Bathrooms need special attention when prepping and painting. The moisture present in a bathroom can compound any improper prep work or poor quality products. This post is a word of caution about painting latex over oil-based paint without proper preparation.......
Why is paint peeling on the interior of my Toronto home?
You're having a shower in your beautiful Toronto home and you look up and see that there is peeling paint on the ceiling. "How did this happen?" you say to yourself, "and how can I fix it?" Peeling paint is far more common on the exterior of a home than on an...
Rollers – What kind of roller should I use to paint my Toronto home?
A common question I am asked from my Toronto home painting clients is, "What's the best brush and roller to use for a painting project?" It really depends on what you're painting and the finish you want to achieve. Last post I talked about brushes, this post let's...