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How do I know if the paint in my Toronto home is oil or latex?
It's important to know is the paint in your toronto home is oil or latex. In this post we'll show you how to tell the difference. First off, why is it important to know if my home is currently painted with oil or latex? Oil paint generally dries harder and slicker...
What do I need to do to prepare my Toronto home for interior painting?
You've selected a reputable painting contractor, received a written quote, signed the quote and scheduled the work, now what? There are certain things you can prepare before the painting starts to ensure you will have a great painting experience. Select your colours...
How long can I keep my leftover paint for my Toronto home?
Homes are made to be lived in, as such the walls and trim can get marked up over time through normal wear and tear. If you have kept some leftover paint that's a good thing, it makes it easier for your painter to touch those spots up. How should I store my leftover...
A Special Holiday Greeting from CAM Painters
Here's a holiday greeting that I sent to all my clients. I love referrals so much that I wrote a song about it! Enjoy!
Can my stucco ceiling in my Toronto home be made flat?
We frequently receive requests asking if stucco (sometimes called popcorn) texture can be removed. Our answer is YES! CAM Painters has the tools and the experience to make your textured ceiling flat. Let me take you through the process step by step The stucco texture...
What Are The 3 Most Important Questions To Ask Your Toronto Wallpaper Installer?
So you've decided to have some wallpaper installation in your Toronto home, that's great! Wallpaper is an outstanding way to introduce some texture and pattern to your walls. As you're going through the process of selecting paper and a reputable wallpaper hanger to...
The Caffeinated Painter’s list of Good Toronto Coffee Shops!
Here's a fun post. As many of you know, I have my own custom coffee blend made by Golden Gecko Coffee, a local roaster. It's called the Caffeinated Painter. So my absolute favourite coffee shop is in my kitchen at home, using my very own custom blend. If you are also...
How do I paint the stucco ceiling in my Toronto home?
Before you start to paint the stucco ceiling in your Toronto home STOP and read this post! You could save yourself some frustration. The most important thing to figure out is whether the stucco has been previously painted or whether it's bare. Isn't my ceiling painted...
How Many Estimates should I get for my Toronto repaint?
I hear many different recommendations of how many estimates to get when hiring a painting contractor, or any other contractor for that matter. Let's address that question.... Personally, I think you should get as many estimates as you need to feel comfortable with the...
Should I keep leftover paint from my Toronto house repaint?
Should I keep my leftover paint? If so, what are the best ways to store leftover paint? These are both very common questions which I will address in today's post. Should I keep my leftover paint? Yes, you'll want to keep leftover paint for any touch-ups that need to...