Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is quality important?
TCountless customers of ours tend to take quality for granted when buying a paint. Each paint brand offers a different quality for a different price.  We would recommend using a quality product at all time when painting your home or business. As our customer we would ask what type of surface the paint has to cover and recommend accordingly.

We all like to save money where we can. When we think we have two similar products, we often opt for the cheaper product, feeling good about having saved money. 

The key benefit of high quality paint is the fact that it delivers the best value for money because of the superior performance it offers in many areas. The main benefits are listed below

  • Better Coverage
  • Easier to apply, smoother Appearance
  • Superior Durability and Protection              
  • Easier to clean
  • Lasting Coverage

2. What is the best way to decide which color is best for my room?
The first step is determining your color scheme by examining your existing furniture, window treatments, and other accessories. Choose your favorite colors in these items and visit us to get coordinating color chips. When you decide on some of the colours that you like we would advise you to purchase the paint samples and apply them in the rooms of your choice.  Look at the color in the daylight and at night so you will see how lighting will affect your color choices.
3. What's the difference between different types of paint finishes and which finish works best where?
* Matt finishes have no shine, making them ideal for hiding minor surface imperfections. While traditional flat finishes are not usually washable, Colortend Matt Interior and Dulux Easycare is designed to be washable while maintaining a beautiful flat finish.
* Eggshell or velvet finishes work in just about any room. They are easier to clean than flat finishes and offer a soft glow that warms up any room.
* Satin or semi-gloss finishes are easy to clean and are good for highlighting architectural details. They work well in kitchens, baths, and on doors and trim.
* Gloss finishes are shiny and scrubable, so they are perfect for doors, trim and specialty uses.
* Soft Sheen is a paint with a low sheen, it is a washable product which we would recommend for Kitchen and Bathrooms.
4. How do colors affect a room's size?
Generally, strong, warm colors like reds, oranges and yellows tend to close a space. These colors are known as advancing colors because they jump out and meet the eye. Conversely, receding colors like blue, green and violet tend to make a room look larger because they "stand back" visually. However, the darkest values of the receding colors, like navy blue or hunter green, also tend to have a diminishing effect on a room's size. Small rooms are best made to appear larger by painting them white or a light neutral color.
5. How do I determine the amount of paint I'll need for a particular job?
The first step is to add the width of all walls in the room together. Multiply this sum by the height of one wall from floor to ceiling. Take this total number and subtract the total area of your doors, windows, archways, etc. to get the exact area of wall space you will paint. A flat surface usually requires one gallon for every 400 square feet. Take into account the number of coats you will need to do the job right. Blue and yellow are hard colors to cover up with just one coat.

6. Will the paint I chose look lighter or darker on the wall?
Over a larger surface area, most colors appear darker. It's a good idea to choose colors a shade or two lighter than what you want. Clean, bright colors can appear either lighter or darker depending on the surrounding colors and lighting in the room.
7. What color should I paint my ceiling?
It is customary to paint ceilings white or off-white. This creates the illusion of higher ceilings and a more open space. Medium to dark colors will create the illusion of lowering the ceiling, which can create a cozy look if the ceiling is higher than usual. With normal height ceilings, medium and dark colors could close in the area too much creating a cave-like appearance.
8. My room has a chair rail and I am using two colors. Which one goes where?
If you want an open, airy look, always paint the portion of the wall below the chair rail with the darker color. This allows the lighter color to dominate.

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