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Lovely Greys - The Little Black Dress for your Home

Is grey the new beige? It depends on who you ask but if retail trends are any indication, it's replacing off-white as the new go-to neutral. Perhaps that's because of its endless versatility. It’s the new must have essential color that’s modern and edgy yet timeless and classic.

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Onedin - Our Latest Toowoomba Painting Project

PND Painting recently finished a new home that is a modern masterpiece of contemporary design and showcases a beautiful combination of raw, natural elements and style. Designed by architect Sean Lockyer and built by CGH Constructions, 'Onedin' is a contemporary home inspired by mid-century modern work

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Reasons Why You Should Use a Professional Painter and not DIY!

Painting is a relatively simple job that can have a dramatic effect on your home. You can improve your home’s aesthetic appeal and even increase your house value by simply repainting your home. Many people try to do the job themselves and miss out on the benefits of choosing a professional painter.

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Yes, You Should Paint Your Home Before You Sell!

Ask any real estate agent ... buyers do prefer freshly painted homes. In fact, online advertising campaigns that feature photographs with sparkling walls and mention fresh paint draw higher numbers of potential buyers to inspections, leading to more genuinely interested parties.

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Preventing Mould Growth When Painting

Winter is the season for mould growth in Toowoomba, especially in suburbs where houses are regularly shrouded in fog and mist. No structure is immune to the presence of mould spores and that includes your home. The good news is that choosing the right type of paint and taking proper care of your painted surfaces can make a huge difference in the prevention of mildew and mould growth.

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Paint Colour Trends for Spring/Summer

PND Painting asked Interior Design Professional and Feather & Lawry Design Director, Clare Feather, for an insight into the latest paint colour trends for 2016.

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Are You Thinking of Selling Your Home and Wondering Whether You Should Repaint?

If you are considering selling your home, a little bit of planning can make a huge difference at sale time. First impressions count and the first thing that a potential buyer will see is the exterior of your home. If your home gives the impression of being well maintained and clean, it will be much easier for prospective buyers to see themselves living in your home. A freshly painted exterior goes a long way to achieving this.

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The Art of Painting a Queenslander

The Queenslander is one of the most distinctive architectural house designs in Australia. There is nothing quite like these archetypal timber and tin homes to invoke the character and feel of a bygone era. Heritage Queenslander painting is different from residential and industrial painting as the important steps occur before painting begins, such as the removal of old paint or gap filling VJ walls.

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Does Price Really Make a Difference to the Quality of the Paint?

There are certain area’s in your home or business that warrant an investment in a higher quality and therefore higher priced paint. Higher quality paints contain more resin which is added to give the paint sheen and strength which in turn, makes it more durable.

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Looking After Your Paint Job

Unfortunately life happens and after a little while your house starts to look lived in ... dents from moving furniture, couches rubbing against the wall, stains, little hand prints, and unwanted artistic contributions from your children. Here are a few tips on how you can maintain and care for your paint job to keep it looking newer for longer.

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How to Make Small Rooms Feel Larger

Finding ways to create space without renovating can be difficult, but colours and furnishings make a big difference. Here’s three tips to make your rooms more spacious...

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Preparing to Have Your Home Repainted

When painting a home, thorough preparation is essential to ensure an outstanding finish. What does this preparation involve, and what can you do to help prepare?

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