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ArticlesPara Paint manufactures and distributes a premium quality line of architectural paints, stains, and varnishes. Supplying the contract, maintenance, design and consumer markets, Para is available through independent paint and wallpaper specialists. These independent retailers can provide the right choice of product, expertise, knowledge and access to painting and decorating services to complete your next decorating project. For more information about Para or our retailers visit www.para.com or call 1-800-461-7272.
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Turn Winter Blahs into Winter Blues with Colour
Painting “feel-good” colours on your walls may help get you through the cold, says PARA Paints Feel the need to escape this winter? Create your own getaway by surrounding yourself with soothing colours, and the feeling may pass. That’s the message of leading architectural paint brand PARA Paints. "Colour is a powerful tool to create mood in a room, and the notion of colour therapy takes this one step further. Discover how you can use colour to actually feel better in a …
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Painting Your Kitchen: Tips and Techniques
Haven’t got the appetite for painting your kitchen? Follow this advice and you’ll have a recipe for success in updating one of your home’s most frequently used rooms: PREPARATION IS KEY Before anything else, survey the existing paint in your kitchen. It’s important to know what kind of paint is already on your walls. If the original paint is oil-based, you’ll need a high-adhesion latex primer before you can apply more …
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Three Colors to Complete the Decor of Your Room
Three’s never a crowd when it comes to decorating, says leading architectural paint brand PARA Paints. In fact, a combination of the right three colors can transform a room from basic to breathtaking. This is particularly true when it comes to paint, says Melanie Rice, Color Consultant for PARA Paints and a member of the international color forecast Color Marketing Group. “Gone are the days of painting a room one uniform color,” Rice explained. "Today’s …
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Canadian Walls Go Global for 2008
If next year’s color palette is any indication, the world is getting smaller. From Asian reds, Indian golds, and deep Oriental purples, to Turkish coppers and cobalt blues, and Middle Eastern clay browns and khakis, global colors are the trend-setting style for 2008 and a top choice for Canadian walls, says leading architectural paint brand PARA Paints. “With the increase in globalization, the world is shrinking and its colours are merging,” says Melanie Rice, Color …
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Deck your Walls with Paint for the Holidays
Looking to spread some holiday cheer with an updated decor this season? Start by decking the walls of your home with a fresh coat of paint, even if it means a break with tradition, says leading architectural paint brand PARA Paints. “Unexpected color combinations are the current trend, and the holiday season is no exception,” says Melanie Rice, Color Advisor for PARA Paints and a member of the Virginia-based international color forecaster, Color Marketing Group. "The …
