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Choosing the right paint colour for the exterior of your home can be an overwhelming and stressful process – especially if you’re making that important decision standing in a paint store, staring at hundreds of teeny tiny paint colour chips. It can be tempting to rush when picking an exterior paint colour, but it’s important not […]

As a decorator and paint colour consultant, I often hear from homeowners this time of year who are looking to freshen up the exterior of their homes. One common question that arises is whether they should paint their brick exteriors. Recently, there’s been a surge of interest in this topic, perhaps fuelled by the abundance […]

Many customers visiting the paint department are unsure when asked about the type of sheen they’d like for their paint.  It often requires an explanation that “sheen” means how much shine the paint finish will have.  We have a useful display in our BeautiTone Paint Department to show the range of sheens, so customers can better […]

Have you ever found yourself standing in the paint aisle, gazing at countless cans of primer, and wondering, “Do I really need this stuff?” Well, I get it—I’ve seen many of our customers at our Home Hardware struggle with this when standing in front of the cans of BeautiTone primers. And even though I’ve learned […]