Pro Paint NW - Blog

People have been using paint for centuries: To decorate, create art, and to tell stories through graphic narrative. A seemingly simple product that can manifest itself in countless forms and colors, the pigmented liquids we use to cover a canvas in a new facade have sure evolved over the many years they have been put to use. Read More

Maybe you’re thinking about renovating the home for the new year, or maybe you just want to redecorate for the upcoming spring season. Winter has the effect of causing us to look inward at our homes, and to ask ourselves how we can improve upon our living space for our mental, emotional, and even physical health. Read More

While many people probably become forlorn and lost at the thought of summer’s end, autumn marks something of a delight for anyone who enjoys a buffet of color. As we near the end of August, it means that fall is just waiting to pounce onto the scene here in the Pacific Northwest, and that means Mother Nature is about to take a paintbrush of her own and smatter the hillsides of the Cascade mountains with a fresh batch of color.
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Obviously, we’re big believers in the power of paint in granting things new life. With that in mind, what you call garbage might simply be in the first developmental stage of its domestic life in your home. Your discarded items are just a few brush strokes away from becoming domestic homes themselves to some of the most important accoutrements in the household. Plants provide us with oxygen to breath, shade to sit in, and food to eat. Give your plants more places to soak up the sun and water they need by transforming these every items into unique planters: Read More

Style is hard to predict in the 21st century. While we used to sort cultural trends by decades, it seems as though generational preferences change almost hourly now. Even as retro looks and vintage clothing are revived, new trends emerge constantly to replace them. Read More

Finding the balance between form and function in your home can be a real challenge. There's endless advice out there about home improvement ideas… so much so that it can be dizzying just to figure out where to start. Additionally, a lot of that advice comes with a pretty steep price tag, while not everybody has the money to invest in time-consuming projects that often require some expertise. Read More

Have you looked outside recently? It seems spring has just about arrived, what with the warming temperatures and increasing sunshine. That means you probably have plenty of chores that have been in hibernation for the past few months that are going to need your attention soon. And for a lot of people, that means it's time to start thinking about a new coat of paint for your house. Read More

The Pacific Northwest is filled with wonderful old homes worthy of preservation. In the Vancouver/Portland area alone, you're able to view houses that go all the way back to when the area was first settled by Canadian and American settlers in the 1820's, whether it's a visit to Fort Vancouver itself, or to the well preserved homes of John McLoughlin and Forbes Barclay in Oregon City. Read More

When it comes time to paint a room in your house, you can spend hours, or even days, debating what color to choose. But when it comes to your office, the decision often gets made quickly, with one of the most conservative shades chosen without thinking about what impact it might have. Read More

If your house is starting to show signs of aging, a new paint job is one of the easiest ways to give it a fresh look and protect your home from gradual wear and weather damage. Paint provides a critical barrier against sun, rain, and infestation. Read More