As a family run, local business, we hold Calgary very close to our hearts and care deeply for our community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities, non-profit and community organizations have had to close their spaces. When our team saw the need in Calgary’s charitable society, it became very important for us to give […]
The health and safety of our customers, employees and community has always been our top priority. During this challenging time, our hearts go out to all who have been affected by COVID-19. We are closely monitoring the advice and guidance from our health and government officials. In an effort to continue supporting our customers and […]
Is your bedroom in need of a style overhaul? Have other rooms in your home taken your creative energy at the expense of your private space? We at the Urban Painter would love to see your bedroom come to life using one of these nine easy and cost-effective painting applications, sure to transform your space […]
The ancient, flaking paint coming off your wooden window sills. The discoloured bricks around your fireplace. The brand-new drywall where you redesigned the master closet. All of them stand out immediately when you see them”¦and all of them need primer before you paint them! But why is that? Before we get into the specifics, let’s […]
Spring is in the air! While this means the return of barbecues and hockey playoffs, it also means Spring cleaning. And while you’re moving around furniture and getting rid of old junk, it’s the perfect time to spruce up some of the walls or rooms that could use a bit of TLC. Even if you […]
Well, you finally have done it: you rolled up your sleeves, laid down some plastic, and finished that interior painting project you’ve been thinking about for weeks. Or maybe you took advantage of the first warm weeks of Spring to do some exterior painting touch-ups around the garage. Or you hired The Urban Painter to […]
Is Painting Brick Bad? While many buildings in Calgary are finished with wood, vinyl, or stucco, you can still see quite a bit of brickwork around the city not only exterior brick walls and siding, but brick fireplaces and sills as well. And, since bricks tend to vary in colour when they are made due […]
While it may be tempting to think that the winter is over in Calgary and we can all head outside for spring, there’s bound to be some weather ahead that keeps us inside for a little while longer. And while you’re stuck indoors, you may notice that your old interior paint job just doesn’t grab […]
In a big city like Calgary, you have your pick of plenty of potential painters (there’s a tongue twister!) when you’re looking to do a project. But with so many choices, how do you weed out the good companies from the bad ones? How do you know you’ll get the most bang for your buck? […]
