Want to revitalize your home? Summer’s almost over, but it’s never too late to try something new. There’s something for everyone (and every budget) in these eight design trends. Bold, Fresh Colors A fresh coat of paint is the easiest way to breathe new life into a space. Primary colors made a comeback this year, […]
Many of the people who love to read books read everywhere and anywhere. This could be on the bus or subway, while taking a bath, or even on the counter while preparing a meal. The possibilities are endless! Despite this, there is still something wonderful about designing your own reading nook and spending your time […]
Having a home you can be proud of goes beyond just personal pride. Maintaining your household and property ensures that it remains a viable financial asset in your portfolio. If you reach a stage in life where you wish to move or want to leave your children with an asset that provides solid security, home […]
Sometimes all it takes to make your walls look great again is a few touch-ups. This being said, touching up a paint job can be quite tricky and if you don’t have the right products and tools the end result may not be what you had in mind. We have seen countless homes with dirty, […]
Oil paints used to be the dominant paint in the market however because of the toxicity problems associated with oil paint chemicals, they have fallen into disuse. In fact oil paints are no longer available except in special applications Many older homes still have the original oil painted surfaces. The newer paints in the market […]
While most experienced painters can free-hand their cut lines, most do-it-yourselfers will need to tape before they start a painting project to achieve clean lines. Tape should be applied on wall and ceiling edges and around trim and molding. There are a number of different kinds of tape that are sold in stores these days […]
At the City Painters, we serve the greater Toronto area and we understand how the weather in the city can fluctuate drastically year over year. Spring is normally the best time to schedule your exterior painting projects. This is because the weather is normally mild and most people are still putting their gardens together so […]
The paint options available in the market are numerous and prices can range from very low to very high. Most of our customers always want to know the difference between choosing a higher grade over a lower, less expensive grade. Our response is usually, you get what you pay for. With this being said, it […]
When most people start thinking about a painting project they tend to focus on the walls and colour scheme. It is important however that when completing a painting project that you always remember the doors and trim areas. Freshening up the paint around doors, door casings and trim will make your paint job pop. Painting […]
Using the correct roller can significantly improve the quality and reduce the time spent on your next painting project. The right roller will provide a better finish on the wall as well as reduce clean up time. When most people begin a painting project, they select the generic rollers that you can find at all […]