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Category: General Advice
2021 Paint Colour Ideas
Paint Shop has chosen its own 2021 Colour of the Year to reflect Atlantic Canadian tastes and styles – Hale Navy:... (Read more)
Deck Rescue: Make Old Wood New Again
Firstly, don’t give up on your deck, no matter how dull and grey its gotten ... (Read more)
Deck Stain Tips For Best Results & Least Maintenance
The Paint Shop pros have traded summer secrets and decided on the single most useful piece of advice ... (Read more)
How to Install Laminate Flooring
No glue. No mess. The snap-lock systems of today’s laminate flooring make it an easy one-day or weekend... (Read more)
Caring for and Maintaining Laminate Flooring—A How To
The do's and don'ts for cleaning and maintaining laminate flooring.... (Read more)
Sparkle & Shine: A Glitter Paint How-To
Rustoleum’s popular glitter paint has finally made it to Canada, and to your local Paint Shop. For a... (Read more)
Outdoor Furniture Makeovers: A How To
There’s nothing quite as welcoming as a deck chair, except that same deck chair in a bright, cheerful colour (with a cold... (Read more)
Kitchen Cabinet Makeovers: A How To
Add a little flavour to your kitchen with a quick lick of Advance Kitchen Cabinet Paint. Advance provides a furniture-like finish for... (Read more)
Better Brush. Better Results. What’s Nylyn?
If you’ve seen one paint brush, you’ve seen them all right? Wrong! It turns out, you can reinvent the wheel, build a... (Read more)
Protip Basics: Top 5 Painting Tips
Here are just a few simple steps that will make all the difference for best results and a pain-free paint project. ... (Read more)
Make it Motorized
The automation you enjoy for many at-home conveniences is also available for your... (Read more)
AC Rating: A Laminate’s Durability Score
A laminate is made of many layers, but it’s the ‘wear layer’ at the very top that takes the direct hits, from... (Read more)
Cut the Cord: Operating Options for Blinds & Shades
Custom operating systems are available in most blind and shade styles, for maximum safety and convenience. A cordless lift system means... (Read more)
Roller Rules: Understanding “Fluffiness” For Best Results
For best results, consider the three equal parts of a paint project: Colour, Paint Product and Application. Some argue that application is... (Read more)
Why We Love Sheer Horizontal Shades
The sheer fabric construction of Horizontal Shades means you can enjoy the sunlight... (Read more)
Makeover Time? Where to Start
Decorator Rebecca Dart answers customers' most frequently asked question: when (re) decorating, where is the best place to start?... (Read more)
Repaint Vinyl Siding Instead of Replacing It: A How-To
If replacing your vinyl siding has been on your To Do List for a while, this is the tip for you. Forget... (Read more)
How to Paint with Aura Grand Entrance Door & Trim Paint
Grand Entrance is a rewarding finishing touch for instant impact. Rich colour choices won’t... (Read more)
Top 5 Outdoor Shortcuts & Timesavers
Summer days are so fleeting. Hurry through the projects and into a lawn chair ... (Read more)
Seamless Ceilings with Pro Stretch
Finishing a room with decorative moulding really is worth the extra... (Read more)
Reasons For Regal: Soft, Scrubbable & Touch-up-able
If there was ever a paint to get excited about, Regal is it. Once you’ve tried it, it will be hard to... (Read more)
Sheens Simplified: All You Need to Know in 2 Sentences
A paint’s finish, or sheen, can make all the difference to a finished look and how long it lasts. Sheen is simply... (Read more)
