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We love providing opportunities to learn and share what we know. If you have a tip or need some extra expert advice for your painting project in Perth, get in touch.

16 Nov 2021

How exterior paint protects your home from the elements and more

A home’s purpose is to comfortably shelter and protect you from the outside elements. But what’s protecting your home’s exterior from the elements? Want to know how exterior paint protects homes from the elements? Read more from the Perth residential painters at Contrast Painting, to find out.

30 Aug 2021

What are the best colours to use for low-light rooms?

Not every room in a home or building is blessed with the uplifting effects of gorgeous natural light.

18 Aug 2021

Can you paint over rotted wood?

Rotted wood appearing on the structural elements, inside and outside of your home, isn’t something to be ignored. While quick, DIY painting over the rotted wood area may seem like an easy fix, it’s not addressing the underlying issue which will likely make the problem worse.

30 Jul 2021

Why does paint peel?

The purpose of paint is to provide a functional and decorative coating to a surface.

15 Jul 2021

How often should you paint your home?

How often you should paint your home is a question that has stumped homeowners generation upon generation. The answer, as you can probably appreciate, is dependent on a handful of factors.

30 Jun 2021

3 Concentration and Productivity Boosting Colours to Utilise in the Workplace

Colours do more than lighten up (or darken down) and add style to a room. The paint colours we choose have somewhat of an effect on our mood and emotion in our homes and also the office. Sure, office lighting, electrical efficiency, temperature and dare we say, tea or coffee, do a lot to enhance concentration and productivity – but so do some paint colours.

17 Jun 2021

Can Paint Colours Really Affect Your Mood in Your Home?

There are so many little things that affect our mood – from the food we eat and scents we smell, to the people and sights we surround ourselves with. One such sight that is everywhere in your home is painted walls and colour schemes. Most people have an idea of what colours represent what and everyone has their own individual preferences when it comes to the colour themes in the home.

31 May 2021

Why Cheap Painters are Too Good to be True

Unfortunately, there’s a lot of things in life that are too good to be true. If something doesn’t sit well with you, it’s always the best choice to stick with your gut instincts.

18 May 2021

What Colours are Suitable for My Commercial Premises?

A commercial premise will look very different, design and colour wise, to that of your house. Unless, of course, you run your business from home.

19 Apr 2021

4 Signs it’s Time to Paint Your Commercial Space

A commercial space is the home of a business. It can be said that the business owner and employees are the heart of the company which means the commercial space (be it warehouse, building, office etc), is the bones.

01 Apr 2021

The Best Painting Preparations for Commercial Longevity

There’s no doubt that you’ve put blood, sweat and tears into your business, if not literally, then definitely figuratively. A commercial premise is the home of your business, whether it’s a standalone building, office, warehouse or other commercial structure.

19 Mar 2021

Feature Wall Painting: What to do and what not to do

A feature wall brings funk and flavour to a room. It’s defined as an interior wall that has a design, look and feel unlike the other walls in the room.

26 Feb 2021

Your Guide to Choosing a Commercial Painter

When choosing a tradesperson to do work on your home or business, it’s crucial to do your research. With so many companies out there, how can you be sure you’re choosing the right person for the job?

15 Feb 2021

Is It Really Cheaper to Paint Your House Yourself?

When it comes to painting your house, we’ve all probably thought painting ourselves would be the best option. After all, why hire a professional house painter – when your own labour is free?

29 Jan 2021

4 Surprising Benefits When You Paint Your Home

Are you browsing home opens and searching for the home of your dreams, or getting your own home ready to be loved by new owners? Either way, you know first impressions count.

15 Jan 2021

Start 2021 Off Right with Commercial Painting

At the end of a year, many of us make resolutions, and some of us even strive for a fresh start. Why not set the tone for your business in 2021 with professional, commercial painting?

22 Dec 2020