Messmers UV Plus – coming in Spring 2022! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be adding the Messmers UV Plus line of deck and wood stains to our product lineup! Messmers has a great reputation for easy of application, long-standing durability (especially in Calgary’s climate) and we are responding to requests from our customers who
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It happens to everyone! You’re undertaking a paint project and you have an OOPS! You discover drips, spills, bubbles, lint, brush marks or paint on surfaces it’s not meant for. Following are some ideas on how to correct the most common paint mishaps. Bubbles in your paint occur when the top coat doesn’t properly
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Paint thinner is a volatile substance that’s designed to reduce the viscosity of oil based paint; to decrease thickness, stickiness and tackiness. Following are some situations in which paint thinner is useful. When your paint dries out: A fresh can of oil based paint is usually the proper thickness for application with a brush or
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A bathroom is a wet and steamy place! Damp air and splashes from the sink, shower and tub can lead to mould growth and peeling paint! While there are no hard and fast rules on what is the best paint for your bathroom, the following are some guidelines on paint choice, colour, sheen and the
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Trim may seem like a small and inconsequential aspect of your home but it’s usually a high impact area that has to stand up to vacuum cleaners, toys, pets and toddlers. Trim needs to be durable. It needs to be washable. Trim has to perform! So what kind of paint do you use for this
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Benjamin Moore paint is sold at paint and home improvement stores and is designed for both residential and commercial projects. These high-quality paints come in a variety of formulations, product types and colours to ensure you find exactly what you need. But why is Benjamin Moore paint expensive? There are a number of reasons you
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Experts tell us that brush quality and the right brush for the job make all the difference but the local hardware store carries a bewildering array of paintbrushes in a variety of sizes, shapes, prices, materials, lengths, and bristle types. How do I know which of these many brushes to use for my project? The
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