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Teach the kids to paint; a life skill that will always come in. Barrydowne Paint in Sudbury has all the tips and tricks.

SCHOOL’S OUT, BUT PAINTING THE KIDS’ ROOMS IS DEFINITELY IN

August 25, 2021 3 min read

We know you’ve got your hands full, juggling the demands of working from home while helping your kiddos get the hang of e-learning models. But here’s a fun project the whole family can get behind: painting the kids’ rooms. Consider it part of the real-world curriculum. And because it involves their own rooms, the kids will be genuinely invested in the outcome.
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TUESDAY FINDS: DRESS UP YOUR ADDRESS BY PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR

TUESDAY FINDS: DRESS UP YOUR ADDRESS BY PAINTING YOUR FRONT DOOR

July 07, 2021 2 min read

Did you know that dreaming about a door represents new opportunities and change? Hey, I’m no dream expert, but maybe it’s actually your front door trying to tell you “Opportunity is knocking and I’m ready for a change!” A bright, juicy burst of colour can turn your front door into an intriguing focal point.
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Vinyl Siding Transformation

Vinyl Siding Transformation

June 17, 2021 2 min read

While you might be hesitant to consider painting your siding, if it’s done right, painting it will give you up to 10 years of stunning results. Most homeowners are motivated to paint their vinyl siding because the colour has become dated. The washed out yellow or pale blue that looked great twenty years ago – would look outstanding in a more modern taupe, warm gray or tan.
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Feng Shui: Attract Positivity By Painting Your Front Door

April 25, 2021 2 min read

Your front door is so much more than an entranceway – it’s a chance for your home to make a statement and say, “Hello, world!” What really speaks volumes is a fresh coat of curb appeal. Go bold with the paint colour of your front door and life instantly becomes more interesting.   

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Put Your Color to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

Put Your Colour to the Test: Our Tips for Choosing and Testing Paint Samples

February 18, 2021 3 min read

You fell in love with a paint chip. Hey, it happens. But as enamoured as you may be with that particular shade of awesome, how appealing will that colour be when it’s painted on a wall, fills an entire room or covers the outside of your house?
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL WITH THE RIGHT PAINT ROLLER COVER

January 23, 2021 2 min read

Ask a pro how to make almost any paint project quicker and easier, and they’ll tell you to put down the brush and just roll with it.
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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN SHOP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN SHOP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

January 11, 2021 2 min read

While our stores are closed to the public as per Health Canada’s guidelines, it’s not only possible but easy to shop for paint from the comfort of your home and without setting foot in our store.
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DESIGNER PROFILE: ATHINA MOUTSATSOS, HOME STYLES BY ATHINA

DESIGNER PROFILE: ATHINA MOUTSATSOS, HOME STYLES BY ATHINA

October 22, 2020 2 min read

As a kid, Athina would constantly rearrange her bedroom furniture to make it feel like she was creating a completely new room. Today, as a Certified Interior Decorator and the owner of Home Styles by Athina, she still enjoys doing that for her clients, albeit on a much grander scale.
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The 2021 Colour of the Year will Teal the Spotlight

The 2021 Colour of the Year will Teal the Spotlight

October 14, 2020 2 min read

As inviting and as soothing as Greece’s bluish-green sea, Aegean Teal 2136-40 is an exceptional balance of blue, green and grey. This intriguing midtone creates natural harmony and a sense of calm, inviting an opportunity to reflect and reset amidst softened, casual elegance.
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Our Friends at Exceptional Painting Named Sudbury’s Top Small Enterprise

Our Friends at Exceptional Painting Named Sudbury’s Top Small Enterprise

September 18, 2020 2 min read

We are over the moon about the news that one of our favourite local paint contractors just won this year’s Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce’s Bell Business Excellence Small Enterprise Award.  
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Benjamin Moore’s SCUFF-X Makes a Good Impression with Scuff-Free Walls

Benjamin Moore’s SCUFF-X Makes a Good Impression with Scuff-Free Walls

July 07, 2020 2 min read

Now, we don’t like to casually throw around a word like “revolutionary,” but that’s exactly how we’ve come to think of SCUFF-X. Quite simply, it’s a game changer. This single-component paint is an industry first in the way it stands up to wear and tear in hotels and restaurants, schools and universities, offices, retail stores, hospitals and other health care facilities.

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Touching Up is (Not) Hard to Do: 6 Steps to Touching Up

Touching Up is (Not) Hard to Do: 6 Steps to Touching Up

May 11, 2020 2 min read

It happens. In the rush of daily life, walls in high-traffic areas of the home get scratched and scuffed. With a bit of time, patience and procedure, you can touch up those marks and keep your walls looking fresh and smooth in 6 easy steps.
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