The Latest Trends in Wallpaper Design
Whether it's a powder room refresh or total bedroom makeover you're after, wallpaper may be the answer. When it comes to giving your home a fresh new look, wallpaper is making a major comeback, and for good reason. As a painting contractor and realtor with years of experience in Winnipeg, I’ve...
The Essential Guide to Cedar Shake Replacement and Painting
Cedar shakes are a beautiful, timeless feature that can elevate the appearance of your home. However, over time, these natural wood shingles can weather, split, or deteriorate, requiring maintenance or even replacement. As a trusted painting professional and realtor, I’ve worked with many...
Sustainable Building
New construction homes in 2024 are all about blending functionality with cutting-edge design and sustainability. More and more people are looking for environment-conscious options when building their homes, including solar panels, energy-efficient windows, smart thermostats and sustainable...
Feature Walls
Looking to add an extra wow factor to your space without having to swap all your furniture or add pricey built-ins? A feature wall (or walls!) may be exactly what you need to inject some life into your room. Below are some ideas ranging from subtle textures to bold big designs that are sure to...
How to prep your home for exterior painting
Tis the season where those of us with character homes are looking at our tired and faded cedar shakes, water-stained stucco, peeling and chipped wood siding, and flaking window sills and think: It's time for a refresh! So what should you do to prepare your house for exterior painting? The answer...
The Advantages of Winter Renovations
Still thinking about that renovation? Renovating in the winter has several advantages: Contractor availability: Winter is the off-season for many contractors, so you may find it easier to schedule and negotiate better rates. Faster project completion: Contractors often have more time to dedicate...
How paint colour can add nearly $5,000 to your home’s sale price
It's no secret that a fresh coat of paint can do wonders to refresh your home and increase its resale value. It's also one of the most cost-effective ways to prepare your home prior to putting it on the market in order to increase its value. But did you know that there are specific colours that...
The 411 on Wallpaper
There is no better way to add a statement, a subtle texture and visual appeal to a room than by adding wallpaper to your walls. With hundreds of thousands of options available to choose from at your fingertips, you know you’ll be able to find the perfect pattern to suit your style. But when it...
Removing your popcorn ceiling
At Sustainable Painters, we have been doing a lot of popcorn ceiling removal as of late, and I figured I would write a quick note on the process and potential hazards. If you're wondering whether you have a popcorn ceiling and what exactly I'm referring to, a popcorn ceiling (also known as a...
Feature wall time lapse
A day of work for the crew sped up and condensed into 30 seconds!