How to Deal with Stubborn Wallpaper
When renovating or redecorating your home, there are few things more annoying or time-consuming than dealing with old wallpaper that just doesn’t want to come off. If you’re struggling to remove your wallpaper and you’re worried about damaging the wall underneath, here are a few ways [...]
5 Reasons to Go with Epoxy Flooring
Many homeowners think that their only options for flooring are tile, hardwood, and laminate. But there’s another kind of flooring that is economical, attractive, and customizable: epoxy flooring. What is Epoxy Flooring? Epoxy flooring is a smooth, shiny resin that is applied over concrete to give [...]
Tired of Your Outdated Fireplace? Here Are Your Options
Redecorating your living room is always a good idea to improve your house’s saleability and to bring it into the modern era. So, if you’re stuck with an outdated fireplace, you may hit a roadblock if you aren’t sure how to fix the limestone or red [...]
The Fastest Ways to Damage Your Indoor Walls and How to Avoid Them
For what they give us in return, our walls don’t ask for much. But all too often, we forget to take care of them. Wall damage doesn’t start with a bang, but rather a single hairline crack or a small increase in humidity. Proper wall maintenance [...]
You Know You Watch Too Many Home Improvement Shows When…
Television networks like HGTV and DIY make home and garden renovations look fun, exciting, and completely doable...which is excellent! But they also make renovating and decorating look so much easier than they actually are. Without intending to, HGTV has turned an entire population of people into [...]
How to Wash Your Walls Without Damaging the Paint
Our walls go through normal wear and tear, more so if you live in a house with children, pets, or clumsy occupants. It’s normal to find spots, stains, or dirt on your walls in high traffic hairs, like doorways and near sinks appliances. Washing your walls [...]
Interior Paint Maintenance Tips
Your walls are the canvas of your home, and, unfortunately, they sometimes show just how lively things can be. Taking care of your painted walls extends their lifetime and keeps your home’s interior looking fresh and put together. Ottawa-Gatineau Painting recommends repainting your walls every three [...]
Painting vs. Wallpapering: Which One Should You Choose?
It’s no secret that wallpaper has made a comeback. It’s no longer synonymous with old-fashioned Victorian florals or busy kitchen patterns. Bold, colourful, and modern, wallpaper has undoubtedly become a preferred option for some home remodels. However, that’s not to say that paint has fallen out [...]
Should I Paint Before or After I Move?
Moving can be a complicated, stressful, and time-consuming project. New homeowners often forgot about an important part of the moving process: painting. For many, deciding whether to paint before or after a household move is a difficult decision. Here are some advantages of each: Painting Before [...]
How Different Colours Affect Your Mood
Did you know that the colour of a room can change your mood? Some colours make you feel warm and cozy while others can feel oppressive, cold, and unpleasant. Although everyone sees colours differently, there are certain shades that have proven to transform mood universally. Here [...]
Tips for Hiring the Best Painter
For years, you’ve dreamt of painting your dining room a dark crimson colour, or maybe a deep indigo blue. Now, you finally have the time to do it. But who should you hire? Finding a painting contractor who can turn your vision into reality is an [...]
Signs You Need an Exterior Paint Job
If your house is looking a little shabby, but you can’t quite figure out why, your paint job might be the issue. Often, fading or disintegrating paint jobs can contribute to an overall scruffy looking property. Nothing revamps your home like a brand new paint job. [...]
Make Your Home More Energy Efficient—with Paint
At Ottawa Gatineau Painting, we know you value the environment just as much as we do. That is why we only use biodegradable cleaning supplies for our power washing services. And we don’t stop there! Did you know that the colours you choose for your home [...]
How One Wall Can Change a Room
Sprucing up one room, or your entire home, with a new coat of paint can make all the difference. But choosing one cohesive colour scheme for the various living spaces (not to mention conflicting tastes if there is a teenager in the house) can make the [...]
The Benefits of Power Washing
Nothing sets your home or business apart quite like a gleaming exterior, and this includes the curb out front or the deck as the case may be. However, wood and concrete are some of the most difficult surfaces to properly clean because of their numerous natural [...]
Why You Should Always Invest in High Quality Paint
Most homeowners are budget-conscious, and when planning a home renovation it’s important to cut down your costs as much as possible. You may be tempted, for example, to choose the cheapest paint possible for a home repainting project. Choosing the cheapest paint may save you a [...]