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Category: Painting Protips
Colors for Painted Kitchen Cabinets
Are your Oak-a-licious kitchen cabinets stuck in the 90s? No need for an expensive reno. With Advance, you can DIY your way... (Read more)
Choosing Paint Colours
Choosing paint colours for your home can feel daunting, especially when you have over 3,500 gorgeous Benjamin Moore colours to... (Read more)
How to Touch-up Paint on Walls
You know that wall in your house? The one that’s pristine except for that small hole, dent or nail pop? We know,... (Read more)
Regal—Paint for Real Life
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)
Painting Furniture: A How-to
Instead of buying costly new furniture, give your existing wood or laminate pieces a new look by painting your... (Read more)
Painting When It’s Humid
Have you ever hung clothes out on a particularly humid day, only to come back hours later to discover they're still... (Read more)
Ultra Spec Solid Stain
Have you ever felt like your front step or your back deck always fell short of reflecting your personality or the overall... (Read more)
bank on ben®
If you name something after yourself, you must really believe in it! Benjamin Moore is known the world... (Read more)
How to Paint an Interior Door
With the right prep – and the right products – repainting an interior door is an easy DIY project that will instantly... (Read more)
How to Paint Trim
A room is not complete until the trim is done! It is the final step in any interior painting... (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 Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Choosing vinyl safe colours for your home can be challenging. Luckily we have the know-how to help you get... (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)
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)
Paint Roller Rules: Understand “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)
Prime Time – What to Use When
A good primer ensures that your top coat adheres and displays as it should. While many... (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)
How to Paint With Aura Interior Paint
Aura is like a fine sports car, with superior performance capabilities that push it miles ahead of the pack. You can achieve... (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)
How to Use a Paint Brush and Other Important Brush Business
You need just three things to get through any painting project: good paint, a strong wrist, and a quality applicator. Contrary to... (Read more)
How to Prepare A Room for Painting
We know you’re excited to get started, but before you dig in, take a few minutes to follow these few easy steps.... (Read more)
How to Repair Drywall Cracks and Holes
As much as we wish otherwise, painting over cracks and holes won't make them disappear. It might just make them more noticeable... (Read more)
