Alberta’s long harsh winters and abundant snowfall can wreak havoc on the exterior of your home, your deck and your outbuildings. A poor quality paint will fade, blister, flake and peel. If you want paint/stain that will look good and endure through the cold and snow, there are a few things you should know about […]
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Washing walls is a daunting, time-consuming chore but a build-up of dirt, grime, smoke, fingerprints, crayon and food splashes makes it necessary! Cleaning your walls also freshens your home, maintains your wall colour and extends the life of your paint. Following is advice for undertaking this formidable task without damaging the paint on your walls.
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Priming can feel like a waste of time! It’s as much work as applying the colour coat. What is primer and is it really needed? Primer is an undercoat that you use prior to applying your paint. Made primarily of resins, primer provides a sealed/stable surface for your paint to adhere to, helps to
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This frequently asked question is misleading and is indicative of the confusion that surrounds paint! Firstly, latex paint doesn’t contain any latex. Secondly, latex paint is an umbrella term for a group of water based paints which includes acrylic, vinyl-acrylic and styrene-acrylic.The binders in latex paints are small plastic particles dispersed in water. As the
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Painting is an inexpensive, quick and easy way to freshen up a room. You can do it yourself and complete the project in a day. You probably know what colour you want to use but do you know the best paint for the room you’re updating? All paints are not created equal. All paints are
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Most people like to save money! When it comes to paint, compromising on quality in order to save money may not be a good idea. Top quality paint is made with high quality ingredients, 30% to 45% binders and pigments. Cheaper paint uses less of the essentials (30% or less) and a poorer grade of
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