Hanging wallpaper is a large part of our business. At Wow Wallpaper Hanging we have seen a huge increase in the amount of people using wallpaper to decorate.
A painted feature wall was the big thing a few years ago but today in 2013 it's definitely wallpaper. A feature wall using wallpaper has many advantages because the range of wallpaper designs are so numerous. Incorporated into many designs are metallics, glitter and textured surfaces. This all gives amazing depth to the wall and draws the eye. Wallpaper can also be quite plain but also be wonderfully alive with intricate detail. Tha colours are simply breathtaking!
Our clients often ask us where the best place is to buy wallpaper. From years of experience we recommend buying direct from the UK. To explain this further please see our main website page advising where we recommend to buy wallpaper and why. This will save you a lot of money and give you an enormous range to choose from. The wallpaper we recommend is available to buy from anywhere in Australia. Please also see our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/WowWallpaperHanging where we will be adding videos to show different styles of wallpaper available to buy.
We also have a wallpaper blog that we keep updated with many articles that showcase various types of wallpaper and how people are using them in the home. We do this to give our clients ideas and show how wonderful we think wallpaper is.
People often ask me what they should do with their leftover paint.
Dulux has a product called Dulux Envirosolutions Waste Paint Hardener. it's an environmental way ofdisposing of paint by turning water based paints into solid waste.
This won't work for oil based paints so it's best to pour the leftovers onto some sort of absorbent material to dry such as shredded paper or kitty litter. Once dry it can be thrown out with the normal household rubbish.
If you have large amounts of paint to dispose of then your local council can advice where to go for this.
Don't hesitate to call Wow Painting and Decorating - Painters on the Gold Coast for any painting information or a free quote.
It's the little things that often count the most. As Gold Coast Painters we know when it comes to painting it's the trims that bring the whole job together and create the finished look that our clients are after.
Imagine the exterior of a house with all the trims painted in the same colour as the house, how boring!! The trims make the house so choosing the right accent colours for fascias, gutters, soffits etc is important. Don't forget that exterior paint has to be good quality to withstand the elements and that darker colours tend to fade quicker than lighter colours. Lighter colours don't absorb as much heat and light therefore last longer and need less maintenance.
Interior trims are just as important to the finished look. Interior trims are always painted in enamel as it's much more hard wearing and looks better with its shiny gloss finish.
Beautiful, glossy skirting boards, door frames, windows, cupboards or doors are the icing on the cake to transform a good paint job into something spectacular. I've seen it before, cutting corners by slapping on a bit of wall paint instead of enamel. For one it looks tacky and for two it scratches off.
It's official, for looks and durability you can't beat a beautifully enameled trim.For all your Gold Coast Painting needs contact us at Wow Painting and Decorating.
As mentioned before neutral colours and especially white have been the main colours of choice for decorating with paint on the Gold Coast.
The reason is obvious, these paint colours are popular because they make a space seem larger and more open as well as being the perfect backdrop for furnishings and artwork. A feature wall will look great against the right white and timber against white can't be beaten. The other major draw card is that neutral colours won't date and can easily be made to look fresh by simply changing the colour of a feature wall or a new rug for example.
Wow Painting and Decorating only use the best quality paints and Dulux is the our number one choice. The most popular colours that we worked with through 2009 and up until now are of course the whites and neutrals being; Dulux Hog Bristle, Dulux Whisper White and Dulux Antique White USA.
Not all whites are the same so when people ask for white it's important to get the right white. Don't forget that white can be a cold sterile colour or warm and inviting. Have a look at the area to be painted and take note of how much natural light the room gets and at what time. Do you have big windows or a space that gets no natural light at all. All this determines the choice of white paint to use.
It's best to use a white with more yellow tones in an area that has little natural light as this will create a warm feeling and reflect light more. If an area has artificial light such as fluorescents then that light will have more of a blue tone than yellow.
Most people lean towards the warmer whites in favour of the more crisp whites but if you have a lot of stainless steel and a minimalist look you'll want cleaner, cooler whites.
Once you have decided on the tone of white, warm or cool then choose two or three of those shades. Get some sample pots and apply at least two coats to a fair sized bit of cardboard and put them up during the day and at night under lights. You can move these samples around from room to room and against furniture to decide what you like best. At the end of the day it's up to you what you decide so go with your gut feeling.
Ceiling whites on the other hand should have no undertone therefore creating a neutral sky above which lifts the ceiling height. A ceiling white should be the whitest of whites.
When it comes to painting on the Gold Coast, Wow Painting and Decorating can make things easy with our knowledge of paints and the right colours for your home. For more tips and useful information visit our website at www.wowpaintinganddecorating.com.au
Wow Painting and Decorating have always serviced the whole Gold Coast and also northern NSW. With painting you never know where the next job will be located which makes it interesting. There certainly is never any boredom of working at the same place week in and week out. Wow Painting and Decorating have also painted in locations around Brisbane. While most of our work is predominantly on the Gold Coast we have also traveled to locations as far as Innisfail and Mackay in far north Qld. This was after the cyclones and severe flooding that occurred in those regions at the time. Most people cannot imagine the devastation that engulfs a whole city after such huge flooding. Unfortunately this week the same level of devastation has occured in Charleville, Roma and St George. It requires huge organisation and dedication on the part of tradesmen in all areas to rebuild cities after such disasters. It's a long painstaking journey to get people back on their feet and into their homes again. On the part of the tradesmen it's a massive commitment to be away from their families for very lengthy periods of time. My last stint of working in a disaster area was after the Mackay floods in 2008. I was away from home for 9 months. It's hard to describe the initial shock at seeing just how bad things are and realising how much work will be involved in getting houses livable again. The thing is someone has to do it but it does require huge effort and hard work around the clock, it's 7 days a week of go go go. We offer our sympathy to the latest victims of the flooding but know that through the efforts of all people throughout the community and the men and women that will be sent there to help rebuild the areas affected by the floods there will be light at the end of the tunnel. For a full list of our service areas please visit Wow Painting and Decorating - Service Areas Gold Coast
We have found that most people like to follow the decorating trend that's in right now. Fortunately using paint and colour can create the up to the minute look in no time and it's more cost efficient compared to other forms of decorating.
As Gold Coast painters and decorators we take our job seriously and love it when we come up with a great idea or colour scheme that the client might not have considered. At the moment the colour scheme most popular is neutrals. Neutrals look fresh and open up a space. What's best about this colour scheme is the wonderful effect accent colours can have on a neutral background.
While neutral colours are big so are natural textures and fibers. These can be incorporated into the decorating in the form of cushions, rugs, pictures, curtains etc. It's great to then pull a colour out of this and add just a small amount of colour as a feature wall. It doesn't have to be a huge expanse of wall, sometimes just a small alcove or space will do the trick.
Wallpaper is so stunning at the moment with the latest colours and designs from Europe popping up in Australian homes. These designs can instantly change the whole feel of a room. Nothing adds luxury like wallpaper. Again just a feature wall is all that is needed while still keeping quite a neutral colour scheme. This look is very modern and contemporary. Please see Choosing Interior Paint Colours for help with colour selection. If you're interested in wallpaper on the Gold Coastthen check out what's available right now. Don't forget that as Gold Coast painters and decorators we offer all painted decorative finishes to make your home stand out from the crowd.
The Gold Coast is really up there when it comes to decorating trends. Out of all the trades it's up to painters and decorators to implement the final piece of the puzzle and make everyone's work before them look spectacular.
Painters and Decorators on the Gold Coast enjoy a large range of work. There are many new developments aswell as many people renovating older homes. The style is very contemporary, using a lot of neutral tones and natural materials. Not only do painters and decorators apply paint as a way of protecting and sealing surfaces but also as a decorating style. This may be in the form of a feature wall, a stippled ceiling or wallpaper to name a few.
Painters and decorators can also advise on colours and the most appropriate paint to use if a sopecial finish is required. Colour is so important when choosing a decorating style, it's the thing that creates a mood or atmosphere of a home. One feature wall of a special finish can look magic when used in the right colour and in the right light.
Wallpaper is another decorating tool that is back in vogue once again. Don't think about the wallpapers of years gone by. Today's wallpapers are absolutely fabulous and when used in just the right alcove or on one particular wall can knock your socks off. It's so easy to create an individual style with all the colour and designs available these days.
Of course to really get the full impact of a special finish or a beautiful wallpaper it has to be applied properly. If a professional isn't used for these special techniques it could end up looking a big mess and end up costing you twice as much. Wow Painting and Decorating, Gold Coast Painters and Decorators are experienced in all aspects of painting and applying special finishes. Please visit our website to learn more about Wow Painting and Decorating - Gold Coast Painters.
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