Interior Painting

We've been painting for 15+ years and we're often the first call after a DIY paint job fails. Here's the most common mistakes we see - and how to avoid or fix them.

Chantilly Lace is the white we get asked for the most, and for good reason. But after 15+ years painting homes, we've learned it's not the right fit for every room. Here's what we look at before recommending it, including the coverage costs most contractors won't mention upfront.

Can you paint latex over oil-based paint? Not without the right prep. We get asked this a lot, and skipping the primer step is one of the most common (and expensive) mistakes we see - it might look fine for a while, but it's not a matter of if it fails, it's when.

You probably know the smell of fresh paint. But do you know what's actually in it—and how long it stays in your home after the paint dries? We break down VOCs in paint, the health effects, and what we use on every interior job we do.

You may be tempted by the price tag on cheaper paint—but in our 15+ years of painting homes across Kitchener-Waterloo, cheap paint has never once impressed us. Here's what it actually costs you, where it matters most, and the paints we personally trust on every job.

Ever fallen in love with a paint color at the store, only to hate it on your walls? You're not imagining things—and the swatch isn't lying. Everything from the direction your room faces, to your light bulbs, to the furniture already in the space can dramatically shift how a color appears. Before you commit to a color, here's what you need to know.

If you own a heritage home in Kitchener-Waterloo or Cambridge, lead paint in your home may be a real concern. Here's what you need to know before you renovate or repaint.