Painting is often one of the most creative projects for homeowners, who are eager to freshen up their spaces, update their walls and see their rooms in a different light. Choosing the right colour can create an inviting atmosphere and transform your home. BeautiTone makes it easy with all the products that you need to get the job done right.
It’s a relatively easy and inexpensive DIY task and when done properly the results can be impressive indeed. Not only will your handiwork last longer, the finished work will look infinitely better if you follow a few simple guidelines:
1. Choose the right paint for the job
Different paints are specially made for different jobs, which means there is lots of choice. Ceilings, walls and kitchen cabinets all require quality interior paint. It is important to use the proper paint in bathrooms and kitchens to ensure durability. The paint you choose can highlight an architectural feature or make a room feel more spacious. If you’re repainting the outside of your home, you’ll want to use a tough exterior paint that can withstand extreme weather conditions.
2. Preparation makes the job complete
For paint to adhere properly and look its best, prep work is a must. Having a smooth, clean surface will make the paint job look more professional. Follow these step-by-step pointers on how to prepare any surface, as well as these tips for using the right paint brushes and rollers. It may be tempting to skip some of the steps, but the proper prep will lead to better results and a longer lasting finish.
3. Unleash your creativity!
Are you, like many homeowners, rethinking the colour palette of your home? Embrace a new colour scheme and don’t just repaint your walls, transform them! Changing your wall colour is one of the easiest and most cost-conscious ways to update your home. If you’re looking to express your creative side, why not explore using different paint sheens for different rooms, creating directional designs, colour-blocking a feature wall and accenting furniture? Any kids in the home will love to have their own chalkboard paint wall so they can get creative too.
BeautiTone is the number one Canadian-made and -owned retail paint brand. They make quality paint and stain for interiors and exteriors. With over 1,700 colours to choose from, you can get the exact look you want.
“One of the best features we offer is that our products are Canadian-made and tested in our own environment,” says BeautiTone paint representative Donna Robertson. “BeautiTone high quality paints have better coverage, take fewer coats and are more durable. Canadian made top quality tools like Bennett brushes and rollers make the job easier and the finish look more professional.”
JL’s Home Hardware is proud to introduce a new paint team. “We’ve been busy growing our paint team. We’ve welcomed Dan, Kaleigh, Melany and Tricia. Come in and talk to one of them about your next paint project,” says Andre Belisle, Dealer Owner.
The store offers paint sample cans so customers can try before they buy. Painting a colour sample on a white Bristol board will allow you to see any undertones in the colour easier than on a small chip. They also offer colour-match services and can save customers’ paint formulas in their colour designer system.
Customers should take advantage of the in-store experts on the Home Hardware Building Centre team. They can guide you on every aspect of product selection, from the best tools for the job to making colour suggestions for individual rooms.
Colour trends for 2025
BeautiTone recently announced Midnight Flora (TR25-3-3) as 2025’s Colour of the Year. This captivating colour, a deep and dramatic red-purple, has been described as elegant, moody and mysterious. Conceived from the allure of an enchanting twilight garden, Midnight Flora is rich, vivid and inviting.
Of course, a bold paint colour like this needs some complementary tones, and BeautiTone has also created a larger collection of gorgeous hues that work well with the colour of the year. The concept of their 2025 trend palette is ‘fleeting moments of beauty’. It’s a way to highlight the trends they see happening across several different worlds, like fashion, design and culture—trends that are so influential they will be felt in home décor too.
One emerging trend is called “colour drenching”, where not only the walls are painted a rich dramatic colour, so are the ceilings and trim. The effect, therefore, is that the space is “drenched” in one colour. It can highlight architectural features very effectively, and feels completely immersive and custom to your home.
“The team at JL’s Home Hardware Building Centre is very excited to launch our BeautiTone 2025 Colour Trends; we can’t wait to share them with our customers! We are creating a spectacular display in our front vestibule for our customers to visualize the colour of the year, Midnight Flora, and highlight the 2025 trends. Come in and take a look!” says Belisle.
To learn more and get expert help in store, visit JL’s Home Hardware Building Centre or call 519-822-8230.
This article was sponsored by JL's Home Hardware, a 2024 GuelphToday Reader Favourite.