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Category: Painting Protips
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)
Popular Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colours
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)
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)
Why Choose Silks Paint?
Learn more about Silks, a durable, quality paint with the ability to hide imperfections while being easy to apply. It also happens... (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)
Kitchen Cabinet Paint – How to Paint Your Cabinets
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)
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)
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)
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 Cracks and Holes in Your Walls
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)
