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Tips for Painting a Wooden Door

The appearance and colour of a front door or interior door can go a long way in terms of tying the colour scheme of your home together. If your home has a wooden door that is starting to look a bit worn or you are having the surrounding surfaces painted, it may be the perfect…

Tips for Painting a Metal Garage Door

When painting the exterior of your home, it can be easy to overlook the garage door. If your door is starting to look worn down or the colour no longer matches your home, it may be worth painting it to complete the look you are going for. While this may appear to be a simple…

Should you Paint Brick Exteriors?

Brick is a proven and popular choice for commercial buildings and homes of all sizes. Though bricks feature built-in colour and rugged durability, some homeowners may wish to change the colour over time to enhance the curb appeal of their property. Though it is certainly possible to paint bricks, should you paint brick exteriors? Painting…

Vinyl Siding Painting Tips

Vinyl is a popular and budget-friendly siding choice for home exteriors. It is typically easy to maintain and can be used for homes of all sizes but, like any other material, it can fade and degrade over time. If your vinyl siding is starting to look aged or you simply want to change the colour,…

Painting: Should You Spray, Roll, or Brush?

When painting indoors or outside, spraying, rolling, and brushing are the main methods used to cover a surface. Though each method accomplishes the same task, they are each suited to different types of surfaces and purposes. Knowing which surfaces you should spray, brush, or roll can help ensure the best results while spending less time…

What to Consider When Painting Stucco

Stucco is a popular choice when it comes to housing exteriors, but it can start to fade or become damaged like any other material. If you notice signs of fading, mildew, mold, or other signs that you need to paint your house, there are several considerations to bear in mind before painting stucco. At Dunbar…

Solid Stain vs. Exterior Paint

When preparing to have your home’s exterior painted or stained, it is important to know what your options are and what kind of paint or stain product is the best solution for your particular needs. As professional painters, one of the types of products that we, at Dunbar Painting, occasionally get asked by customers to…

Signs that You Need to Paint Your House

Rather than spending time and money on repainting the exterior of your home just because a certain amount of time has passed, getting to know the different signs that you need to paint your house will make it easier for you to determine when and how often you should paint. At Dunbar Painting, we know…

Does Painting a Historic Exterior Require Special Treatment?

If you own a historic home in the Vancouver area and are thinking about updating the exterior, it is important to first find out if painting a historic exterior requires special treatment. By consulting a professional painting company that has experience working on historic homes like Dunbar Painting, you will be able to ensure that…

How Long Does It Take to Paint a House Exterior?

Determining how long it takes to paint a house exterior will depend on a variety of different factors, including the type and size of the house, the amount of prep work needed, and the number of paint colours being used. While the duration of exterior painting jobs can last anywhere between one to 45 days,…