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Thinking about starting a D.I.Y project? Here's 5 things to think about before you start!

DIY-ers are pretty confident when it comes to a giving a room a makeover with a fresh coat of paint.  But there’s a painting term that’s often thrown around by professional painters that sometimes bring us a bit unstuck – cutting in.  It’s a great technique to implement when painting a room to get the best finish and results …. But if you’re not exactly sure what it is or how to do it, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!

Choosing colour for your next project? We’ve got your Black.

Whether you’re painting the living room, bedroom or kitchen, choosing the right colours for your project can be harder than you think.

With summer just around the corner, we have no doubt that you’re just itching to spend the hotter months lounging in and around your pool.  But is your swimming pool in need of some DIY TLC before summer arrives? 

Did you know that all Inspirations Paint stores offer a free colour matching service? Here's some of the best tools you can use to get the job done.

We know how important a good first impression is. The presentation of the exterior of your home can add value and help you express your style.

When bright paint colours are used in interior spaces, the effect will typically be that rooms will seem bigger and more open. Elegant even. Different shades of white can also be used with light colours from other hue groups to accomplish this effect.

So you want to paint your home white, great choice! White colour schemes will always be classic and if you’re planning on painting your entire house they are a great choice, as you will be far less likely to grow tired of them. 

Did you know the colour purple used to be associated with royalty? It’s because at one time only aristocrats could afford the expensive pigment. During Roman times, it took 4 million crushed mollusk shells to create one pound of purple pigment.