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3 Costly DIY Painting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We all love the feeling of completing a home improvement project on your own. However, as easy as rolling a fresh coat of paint looks, interior and exterior painting are technical skills. Without the proper tools, gear, and preparation, a painting project can quickly become expensive and stressful. Over our 11+ years, Second Coat Painting has had to save the day of a number of DIY mishaps. Here are the three most common mistakes and how you can avoid them. Testing Colour Samp
Jun 254 min read


Eggshell vs. Matte: Which Paint Sheen is Right for Your Room?
When you decide that it’s time to refresh a room, picking the perfect colour is usually number one. But there is a second choice that is important to consider in getting your final look and that will affect the longevity of your walls: the paint sheen.
Jun 252 min read
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