Blending Colours and Integrating Patterns: Unique Painting IdeasBlending Colours and Integrating Patterns: Unique Painting Ideas

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Blending Colours and Integrating Patterns: Unique Painting Ideas

Hi. My name is Kate. Welcome to my blog. I love painting, but I also love the art of collage. As a result, I like to play with colours and patterns when I painting. I have done everything from painting with sponges to freehand painting murals and patterns. I love it. As a busy mum with two kids and several dogs, I don't always have the time to paint that I like, but if I had more time, I would probably repaint a room every other week. Anyway, I decided to start a blog about painting and wallpapering. I hope you like these ideas.

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What Makes a Type of Paint Environmentally Friendly?

2 November 2018
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It's becoming increasingly common knowledge that certain products you might have in your home aren't all that environmentally friendly. This is leading to a gradual decrease in the availability of these products, some of which might be obvious in their potential to harm the environment, whereas others of them might not be. Australia already has a voluntary ban on plastic microbeads in beauty products (with the onus on retailers to stop stocking the products in question), and the European Union is set to ban many single-use plastic products, such as plastic plates, cutlery and drinking straws. Read More 

Garage Flooring: Simple Tips for Dealing with Damaged Epoxy Coatings

26 March 2018
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Epoxy coatings are ideal for use on garage floors because of their durability. The coating is not vulnerable to mechanical damage due to the pressure exerted by vehicles. Also, the protective layer will prevent surface staining due to oil spills and other similar fluids. In addition, epoxy flooring will prevent the deterioration of concrete garage floors due to moisture exposure. However, an epoxy coat is not infallible. It can become damaged if it experiences unfavourable conditions or undue stress. Read More 

Is It Time to Give Your Wood Garage Door a Touch of Fresh Paint?

10 November 2017
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For houses with garages, garage doors are one of the most conspicuous parts of the house exteriors. If your garage door is made of wood and has a paint finish, you will need to occasionally repaint the door so that it can retain its good looks as well as the protective coating it needs to withstand exposure to harsh weather elements such as direct sunlight, persistent rain and high humidity.  Read More 

Tasks a Residential Painter Can Handle for You

25 July 2017
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When you consider using a residential painter, you may only think about the initial concept of an interior or exterior paint job. The truth is, there are several other tasks that a residential painter can handle for you that can reduce the time you spend on various home improvement and related projects. Before you try to handle everything yourself during a renovation or remodeling project, consider these tasks and how residential painters can help. Read More 

How to Repaint Your Crumbled or Bubbled Wall Paint

23 February 2017
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Bubbling or crumbling of wall paint can be caused by multiple factors. Poor preparation of the surface at the time of painting, using low-quality paint or improper applications are some of the major causes. If you live in a considerably old home, you might have painted your walls many times, resulting in an accumulation of thick layers of paint. When affected by moisture, these layers can separate and crumble. Whatever the cause of the crumbling, you will have to follow a few steps before repainting the wall to prevent frequent bubbling of the paint. Read More