Archive for February, 2009

Amazing Girls Wall Murals

Posted in Paints & Stains, Wallpapers on February 27th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

Wall Murals

Wall murals can turn the plain old wall space of your child’s room into beautiful portals and windows looking out over whole new worlds. And for little girls, wall mural options and ideas are only limited by the imagination. Girls wall murals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Great shops like the Wall Sticker Outlet carry all of these wall mural types and more, and always offer free shipping too!

Choosing a girls wall mural theme can often prove difficult, as they’re available in every imaginable motif. Disney princess stickers and wall borders are available along the same lines. Girls wall murals come in popular themes like Hello Kitty, Barbie, Tinkerbell, and even Bratz decals and stickers. Chic and stylish boutique-type wall murals are sold for older girls, including rock star and girl power stickers designed to make distinct fashion statements.

Life-sized beach themes can be created by using giant wall murals depicting scenes of sun and surf. Tropical wall mural windows and surfboard themed accents can create the perfect surfer girl look. Individual wall appliques and decal sheets can be used to supplement any little girls wall murals. No matter how you complete your little girls wall mural, the best part is getting her involved.

A Guide on Choosing Interior Paint Colors

Posted in Paints & Stains on February 11th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

Interior Paint Colors

There are many different factors that go into choosing interior paint colors. Even with so many factors that influence the actual color of paint that you may choose, there are certain guidelines that you should follow when picking interior paint colors.

Don’t Rush Into a Paint Color Choice

Visit your local hardware or paint store and gather paint chips in whatever colors that catch your eye or that you like for the room.

Make Your Own Interior Paint Color

If you really can’t find a paint color that you absolutely love for a room, then you may want to consider making your own paint color. Most paint stores now offer custom colors where they will match a color for you. This means that you can bring in a painting or fabric swatch from your room and have them match a color.

Choose an Interior Paint Finish

The finish of the paint will affect the way that the paint looks. It can even make some paint colors look darker or lighter depending on the type of finish that you choose.

· Flat Finish – This type of finish is a matte or duller finish.

. Eggshell Finish – This paint finish has a small shine to it just like an eggshell. Eggshell finishes are popular since they are easier to clean and still have some shine to reflect the light in the room.

· Satin Finish – This finish has a small shine to it as well but with a smoother appearance. Satin paints do well with rooms that have high traffic since they are easier to clean.

There are also semi-gloss finishes that have a little less shine than a glossy finish. When you change the paint color of a room, it can truly change the whole entire look of the room.