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What kind of brush should I use to paint my Toronto home?
I often get asked by people who enjoy DIY projects, "what kind of brushes and rollers do you use?" In this post, I'd like to talk about brush selection, and in a subsequent post I'll talk about roller selection. Quality is key. A low quality brush will only give you...
Colour selection 101 for your Toronto home
Many people find choosing a colour for their home to be a very daunting task. Here are a few tips to make sure that you're happy with your colour selection. Start by looking at design magazines or design websites Leaf through some design magazines and see what...
Should I Paint my Toronto home before or after installing new flooring?
Many clients want to do have both Soleil Floors - Flooring Professionals doing their floors and the painting projects at the same time. So the question is, "what's the best way to sequence those projects?" There are advantages to laying Kahrs Engineered flooring...
How I ensure that you have a great painting experience
As the owner of CAM Painters many times I am asked when I do a quote whether I'm the one doing the work or not. I run a fairly small operation, so I'm able to be on site much of the the time. However, there are times when I can't be on the job site. I've got to be...
Paint It Forward Feb 2016!
The Background I recently heard of the Paint It Forward initiative started by Josh Abramson, a painting contractor down in California. His team would seek nominations of people and/or organizations who were in need of painting, but couldn't afford it. The team would...
Craig Armstrong’s story
I think it's very important to have coaches in life. There are people who are further along the road in many areas which I want to improve. A coach can guide me past and around the potential pitfalls that would derail me from achieving my goals. A coach has a...
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!