Another Grand Entrance

*use HC-159 Phillipsburg Blue

 

 

The entrance to a home should be welcoming,

a little glimpse of your style,

and a way to add color.

 

 

In our past post we showed examples of door colors,

noticing the popularity of it

we're doing it again!

 See that post here:
http://parkcitypaints.blogspot.ca/2014/05/bring-on-sunshine.html

Now that, inevitably, summer won't be around much longer, we want to inspire some weary doors.

It can be a simple paint job that will have big rewards all year round.

use 2000-10 Red

 

use CC-200 Vellum

 

use 2129-30 Blue Note

 

use 2006-40 Glamour Pink

 

use OC-17 White Dove

 

use 2118-40 Sea Life

 

use 2129-20 Soot

 

use 2137-50 Sea Haze

 

use 2047-40 Capri Seas

 

use 2170-10 Fireball Orange

 

use 2147-40 Dill Pickle

 

use 2048-20 Juniper

 

use 2024-40 Yellow Finch

 

use HC-128 Clearspring Green

 

use 2048-30 Aruba Blue

 

use CC-544 Overcoat

 

use 2052-40 Blue Spa

 

use 2126-10 Black Tar

 

use 2136-30 Amazon Green

 

use 2128-40 Oxford Gray

 

use 2123-30 Sea Star

 

another great idea;

use gel stain on fiberglass doors!

just apply two coats of

Wood Kote Jel'd Stain in Black

with an exterior clear coat

beautiful results and texture.

 

 

If you still can't choose,

why not every color.

 

Stay Inspired

 

 

 

Color Spotlight - Dark Harbor

 

Color Spotlight

 

CSP-720

Dark Harbor

 

majestic and dramatic

 this hue blends a blue and green in their finest qualities

 

Dark Harbor is apart of Benjamin Moore's Colour Stories

This collection is different from any other color selection available

the colors are full spectrum metameric

this means that there is no black and gray added to make the color

a regular spectral color uses about 1-4 colorants, one normally being black

with full spectrum, there is 5-8 colorants, with no black or gray

Even in the lightest colors there is about 6-7 colorants.

In doing this the colors are richer and more truer.

it's also like a mood ring for your walls,

they will change more frequently in different lighting.

 

 

Dark Harbor is a perfect color for anywhere that needs a dramatic deep color with a underlying electric bluey green.

Excellent in a bedroom paired with lots of white.

 

 

 

 *pictures from http://design-crisis.com/tag/dark-harbor/

 

No need to be scared of dark, plunge into it!

 

Stay Inspired

 

 

 

Apartment Facelift

 

We'd like to share a fantastic transformation

of an apartment building

from A Step Above Renovations

 

Before

 

After

For the stucco we chose 2175-10 Aztec Brick

in Super Spec Exterior Flat

 

2132-10 Black was used around the windows, front entrance, corners painted as faux bricking and parging.

 

 

 

Now this apartment is ready to stand out

Such an extraordinary change

 

 



Choose Stain Like A Pro

Considering it's that time of year

We'd like to share our favorite exterior stain products

 

It can be a difficult thing choosing stain,

especially for our weather

the finicky summers of boiling hot,

and beyond cold harsh winters. 

 

We've searched for the best

and have found three exceptional stains

 

 

 

To start in choosing stain

What kind of transparency is right for your project?

We sell three different opacities

 

The most transparent is

Penofin Ultra Premium Clear

 

We fell in love with this product

It's perfect for any project

The finish is close to that of furniture.

When people tell us they love it when their wood is wet,

it's our go to product.

 



 

 

-Why it's great-

 

Increased transoxide pigments for 99% ultraviolet protection against fading

Extra protection against mildew

Brazilian Rosewood Oil wood stain that deeply penetrates to protect against moisture

Pigments won't fade, turn chalky or wash off

 

 

Your next option is a Semi-Transparent finish.

We carry the Arborcoat Classic Oil Semi-Transparent Finish.

 

There is still a high demand for alkyd stains,

they have proven their excellence time and time again.

Best if the wood is a little worn, or already has a semi-transparent finish on it.

Or if more color is desired.

 

 

-Why it's great-

 

Provides protection and colour without obscuring the grain or texture of the wood

May be applied to new, pressure treated lumber

A water repellent coating

Formulated to penetrate, protect, and beautify

 wood decking, siding, fencing, shingles and furniture

Scuff resistant

Specially formulated to resist mildew growth on the stain film

Available in 75 colours

 

 

Lastly the final option of opacity

Solid

We sell Flood in their solid stain.

 

Solid stain can be one of the easiest choices,

basically fool proof.

It looks like paint, but doesn't need a primer and it protects and penetrates the wood.

This finish is especially best for wood that has seen better days.

 

-Why it's great-

 

Opaque finish hides imperfections and aging wood while allowing the wood texture to show through

Adheres to challenging exterior wood surfaces - with no primer necessary

Retains color exceptionally well, so it can be applied less often

Long-lasting stain protects wood and resists peeling, blistering and mildew

Easy soap-and-water cleanup

 

 

 

 

 

Which Way To Stripe?

If your not crafty, or on a budget

but you want to add something different to your space, why not

S T R I P E S

they can liven up any room and any style

 

But... one question,

horizontal or vertical?

 

Either can make a beautiful statement,

both can change a room in different ways.

 

H O R I Z O N T A L

 

 

Doing your stripes horizontal can open up a small room.

They carry your eye around and can make walls appear wider than they are.

If you have a short or awkward hallway, horizontal stripes can widen and lengthen

 

Just like in fashion, they can make you appear wider, but there's nothing wrong with doing that to a room!

 

V E R T I C A L

 

 

Height is key with vertical.

As they say for fashion it can make you taller and leaner looking.

If your room is suffering in height,

Or if you want to accentuate a very high ceiling 

this is a perfect option

* pulling it onto the ceiling is a very pleasing effect *

 

Not only is stripes a perfect accent,

its super easy!

 

All you need is your two colors, brush and roller,

Frog Tape,

some good tunes and an evening

 

and believe me, frog tape is a must.

Your lines will be crisp, perfect and professional.

You may even fool someone into thinking its wallpaper.

Frog tape comes in the regular (green) delicate (yellow)

and Shape Tape (we'll get into our love for shape tape in a different post)

Regular frog tape can be used 3 days after newly painted walls.

Delicate frog tape can be used 24 hours after freshly painted.

Just depends on how quick you plan on moving.

 

 

 

Now you can be left with the tough choice,

not only to choose one color, but two.. or more!

 

 

is this vertical or horizontal?

 

 

Be Inspired