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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...
How do I remove wallpaper in my Toronto home?
Recently someone asked me how I remove wallpaper, so here was my response: Generally wallpaper has two layers, the top layer is usually water resistant and durable, the bottom layer, or the backing, is soft like paper. Tools List: Wallpaper scraper, spray bottle,...
CAM Painters will make your Toronto home more “appealing”!
A Special Announcement from CAM Painters brought to you by Craig Armstrong in a banana suit! Enjoy!
How to patch a hole in my Toronto home
Patching a hole in the wall in your home is a simple task if you're handy with DIY projects. I'll outline how I usually tackle these projects. Materials needed for the patching a hole: drywall 1"x2" piece of wood screws drill mesh tape drywall compound - powder or...
How long will my interior repaint in Toronto take?
One of the first questions that arises when I am pricing a project out is "how long will this take?" Rightfully so, your time is precious and you want the least amount of disruption to your busy life. Your painter should do the best job possible in the most efficient...