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The Psychology of Color

What do the colors in your house say about you?  Better yet, what moods and emotions do they inspire?  The psychology of color can play an important part in your paint selections as you get ready to update your home with fresh color!  Each room has a...

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5 Benefits of Top Quality Paints

What are the top 5 benefits of high-quality paints?  Whether you plan to DIY or hire a professional, one way a lot of people try to cut painting costs is by using a low-quality paint - and they don't even know it.  It may seem like all paints are created...

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Use Your Tax Refund to Boost Your Home Value

  Why not use your tax refund to boost your home value this year? We can all think of things to splurge on when we get that tax refund, but how can you do it wisely?  Think about investing it in something that can only go up in value with your investment...

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Getting What You Pay For

I recently ran into a friend from high school that I haven't seen in a while.  Inevitably the question of "What are you doing now?" came up.  When I told him I was in the house painting business he immediately rolled his eyes and said, "I wish I would have...

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Top Color Trends for 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL from ColaTown Painting! Welcome the top color trends for 2021 and say goodbye to 2020!  Top color trends for 2021 are here in a big way.  Everyone is ready for a change from 2020 in a BIG way. Repainting your living spaces is a great...

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Tips for Brightening a Dark Room

Fortunately, tips for brightening a dark room are numerous and they don't have to include knocking out walls and adding/replacing windows.  If major renovations just aren't in your budget or plans - never fear - here are some great tips! PAINT THE CEILING...

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After You Paint – Maintenance Tips

The interior or exterior (or both!) of your house has just been painted, but after you paint there is still a little effort needed to maintain the beauty of your project.  Whether you hired professional painters or did the work yourself, you invested both time...

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Top Painting Contractors in Columbia, SC

This is a tough topic because, well, there are a lot of choices in a city like Columbia and the surrounding areas, such as Irmo, Chapin, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, and the Northeast. Even areas like Swansea, Gaston and Batesburg-Leesville are in range. ...

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Decorating Ideas After You Paint

Decorating ideas for after you complete your paint project will help you put the finishing touches on your newly-painted home! Freshening up the interior of your home with a new coat of paint on the walls, trim and doors is a great way to inspire you to spruce up your...

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The Best Time to Paint your Home

Surprise... The best time to paint your home is any time! Any time of the year can have its advantages depending on your painting project.  So many people have been hanging out at home since the Covid 19 outbreak.  Like everyone else, maybe you have had more...

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