Do It Right - Painting & Staining
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Benjamin Moore Paint Colors for Your Home’s Exterior
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Getting Ready for Summer: Deck Preparation (Pre-Painting)
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PROPER PREPARATION FOR STAINING DECKS & EXTERIOR SURFACES Summer is coming quickly, and with this fantastic spring, many of you probably are itching to re-stain your decks, fences and porches. From April 11-24, 2023 Arborcoat Stain Sample Pots are 25% off in case you are considering a colour change. Before you dive in, remember that proper preparation is key for outdoor surfaces, as well as proper application. PREPARATION TIPS: Clear away any greenery and brush so that there will 12 inches between the edge of the deck/surface and the new plant growth for the season. This will allow the proximate...
SAMPLE POTS: How to Test Paint Colours like a Professional!
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Q. Why do I need to sample a colour? A. Many factors including lighting, décor and surrounding colours in a space affect how a paint colour casts. The best way to choose a colour with confidence is to sample that colour in the space to see how it reacts to all of the design elements in the room. Try to avoid being impulsive when choosing colours. Many people regret decisions they’ve made in-store without checking them out in the room they are painting. For two weeks, you’ll get 50% off sample pots at Nabor’s Paint, from March 16 to 31,...
D.I.Y. RECLAIMED WOOD HOLIDAY TREE
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DIY Instructions This unique decoration makes a beautiful statement, and is a fun project for the family, and can be made with all found objects, reclaimed wood, and leftover paints/stains. You can create a tabletop sized tree, or go large: a full-length tree is spectacular, using two by fours or wood planks. Trees can be painted, stained, or clear-coated for a more rustic vibe. Supplies needed: A collection of wood offcuts in various lengths. The trees shown in video were 24’30” high made from 2” to 22” long pieces between ¼” to ½ inch thick* You’ll likely need more pieces than...
No Demo Kitchen Cabinet Makeover:
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A Budget & Earth Friendly Reno These days, renovation costs have skyrocketed and replacing kitchen cabinets is a big ticket item; starting around $5000 for a small kitchen, and upward of $10,000 ++ for larger spaces. Many people are opting instead for a makeover of existing cabinets. If your cabinets are in decent overall condition but are an unappealing colour or finish, you can paint them. A fresh coat of paint in a new colour and new hardware can completely update the look of your kitchen. Benjamin Moore paints are low VOC, so the cabinet makeover has a lower budget and environmental...