paint care

Paint care guide for DIYers

This paint care guide for DIYers is a practical guide on How to Clean Painted Walls & Surfaces Without Damaging the Finish Whether you’re freshening up your space or spot-cleaning a spill, it’s important to know how to clean painted surfaces the right way. Different finishes require different care—so follow these tips to keep your…

Epoxy paint calculator

This epoxy paint calculator helps estimate how much epoxy coating you need for your project, what it will cost, and how thick your coatings will be in both wet and dry stages.   Square Footage: Mils Thickness: Volume Solids (%): Loss (%): Price per Gallon: $ Gallons Required: 0 Total Cost: $0   Here is…

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Painting project checklist

Ready to Paint Like a Pro? Don’t pick up a brush without the painting project checklist first! At Calgary Painting Solutions (CPS), we know that prep makes perfect. That’s why we created the Ultimate Painting Project Checklist—a free, printable tool to make sure you’ve got everything covered before your first coat goes on. From selecting…

Fixing paint defects

Paint Failure

When a paint job fails prematurely, it can be frustrating and costly. While many assume the paint itself is to blame, the truth is that most failures occur due to improper product selection, poor preparation, or unfavorable application conditions. Let’s take a deeper look at the main causes of paint failure, and how you can…

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Repainting Tips Before Listing Your Home

Repainting Tips Before Listing Your Home: A Guide to Maximizing Property Value When selling a home, first impressions matter. A fresh coat of paint can significantly enhance your property’s appeal, helping it stand out in the competitive real estate market. These repainting tips before listing your home will help you prepare surfaces, choose the right…

Interior Repainting Assessment

Interior Repainting Assessment And Preparation

Repainting an interior space involves more than just applying a fresh coat of paint. Proper surface assessment and preparation are critical to ensuring long-lasting and high-quality results. This guide will walk you through the key steps in evaluating your walls and ceilings before painting, helping you address potential issues and achieve the best possible finish….

Color confident home

Color Confident Home

As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to refresh your approach to selecting colors confidently. This guide offers expert tips to help you create a color confident home that reflects your style and enhances your living space. Color Emotions Colors play a powerful role in evoking emotions and setting the mood in your…

DIY Home Painting Guide

DIY Home Painting Guide

DIY Home Painting Guide: Transform Your Space Like a Pro Revitalizing your home with a fresh coat of paint is one of the most impactful and budget-friendly ways to enhance its look and feel. Whether you’re tackling a single room or your entire house, achieving professional-quality results doesn’t require professional experience—just the right knowledge, tools,…

Calgary residential painting contractors

How to Find Trusted Calgary Residential Painting Contractors

When it comes to improving your home’s value and aesthetics, finding Calgary residential painting contractors is essential. A professional paint job is more than just a cosmetic upgrade—it protects your property from wear and tear, especially in Calgary’s extreme weather conditions. But how do you ensure you’re hiring the right Calgary residential painting contractors for…