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Covering crazy colours

I'm not sure what the previous owners were thinking when they painted the house. The bedrooms are painted black, the lounge room is a deep red and the kitchen has a funny feature wall in a texture orange paint. Our tastes are a little more conservative than their taste it seems, so we are looking to try to cover up some of these painted surfaces with a more standard paint. It's quite hard to cover up these colours, and we've had varying success. This blog shows our efforts to colour up the crazy colours and has some tips for other people looking to cover unusual colours in their home.

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Two reasons to have your house repainted before putting it up for sale

Posted on 23 April 2018

If you want to sell your home, it's worth hiring a team of residential house painters to repaint it before you put the property up for sale. Read on to find out why. To improve the property's kerb appeal Kerb appeal plays a determining role in the speed with which a property sells. When a potential buyer views a house or apartment, they will often begin to form an opinion about the property as soon as they set eyes on its exterior. [Read More]

4 Up-And-Coming Interior Paint Trends To Consider For Your New Year Home Revamp

Posted on 3 January 2018

The New Year often brings about the desire for something new and different for many people. This may be a new career, a new haircut or simply a new look to freshen up the home. If you're thinking about revamping your home's interior this year, then repainting the walls is an easy yet highly effective way to change the look and feel of your home. Whether you've kept up with changing trends over the years or your home hasn't seen a coat of fresh paint for a decade or more, you're most likely looking for contemporary and stylish colours for your home's new look. [Read More]

Choosing Colour Schemes That Will Stimulate Your Employees

Posted on 6 October 2017

Some business owners believe that for them to exude a sense of professionalism in their commercial premises, the walls should be painted in dull and bland colours that do not detract from the work at hand. The truth of the matter is painting your office premises in shades of white or grey will only work to make the property look drab while also failing to inspire your employees. As a result, the productivity of your business will not be at optimum. [Read More]

Choosing Paint Finishes for Your Commercial Premises

Posted on 23 August 2017

In business, first impressions are of utmost importance. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the paint job of your office premises matches the impression that you would like potential and current clients to have. However, the hue is not the only aspect to consider when choosing paints for your commercial premises. It is also important to make the right selection of paint finishes to ensure the durability of your paint job as well as enhance the overall appearance of the space. [Read More]