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Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Painting Style Into Your Interior

By Renovation Experts

Painting is one of the most popular do-it-yourself projects. Since evolving from being a project virtually requiring a chemist to the days of ready-to-use paint in a can, many are willing to take the project on themselves. Homeowners also take on interior painting projects because it gives them a way to update their environment with relative ease and economy.

The Role of Color

Provided your color co-ordinates with your furnishings, painting your walls can have a positive impact on a room. Shades of white, gray and beige provide a neutral setting that will not compete with your furniture. If you are looking for a more dramatic change why not try a colour that is complimentary to your accessories. Complimentary colors are opposite to one another on the colour wheel. (i.e. red and green, blue and orange, yellow and purple) A color scheme using the primary colors, red, yellow and blue, is another option and can give your room a strong, solid feeling.

Faux Finishes

When doing home improvement many people are looking for a unique way to personalize their home. Faux finishes, such as crackling or marbling can give a sense of your personal style. Other techniques include striping, spattering, sponging, ragging, combing, stenciling and tinted plaster. These techniques can be attempted by anyone, but are better with a little practice. Many turn to professional painters for these applications. Regardless, any painting project can be messy and time consuming so why not get an estimate from a professional painter. Our experts can direct you to appropriate colors for your decor and can let you know about popular trends.

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