There are all kinds of wooden furniture: modern, antique and everything in between. We’ve talked about style differences, but what about how it’s made and what it’s made of? Is there a large difference between the wood furniture of today and yesterday?

Colors are so fascinating. They make us feel, they help us express how we feel. The right colors can really set the mood in a room, or on an outfit. There’s a lot to color theory and what each of the colors mean. This St. Patrick’s Day we thought it’d be fun to explore a little about green.

One of the wonderful things about good wood furniture is that it doesn’t have to be merely functional. It can be beautiful as well. We’ve seen some amazing pieces made with wood stains that are more than just furniture, they’re works of art. So if you’ve got an old table, desk or other piece of wood furniture that needs jazzed up, why don’t you consider using some of our great stains to try one of these ideas.

What's your furniture style? Here’s a few of the more popular styles and the kind of look they give your home.

Wood is our most basic raw material used for creating furniture. Wood furniture is timeless, and the aesthetic options are endless. Let’s talk about a few today, shall we?

The 2010s saw an uptick in modern interiors, bringing in clean lines to decor and furniture, so what does the new decade have in store? Restyle your home for the new year with the latest trends.

Are they bright and bold? Wild and wacky? It’s a thrill for our industry to learn what the latest “in” colors will be each year, and they never disappoint. The color trends for 2020 include shades of green, blue and pink, and each have an inherent welcoming quality.

Holiday parties are part of the magic of the season, but the cleanup is a pain—especially when furniture is involved. Prevent disasters with a few tips on how to protect your furniture during holiday parties.

The holiday season has arrived, and soon every corner will be decked out in red and green. But have you ever stopped to think about what holiday colors mean?

Restaining an old piece of furniture with a new varnish color can go a long way, but first you need to remove the old stain color.

So, you’ve painted your living room...But what about the ceiling? This is frequently a project of its own. Follow along with our tips on how to paint your ceiling for a finished project that rivals the pros.

Breathe new life into the outside of your home by following a few exterior house painting tips.

In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we talked about fabric mishaps and upholstery snafus. Now we tackle one final challenge—removing paint stains from hard flooring.

Paint doesn’t discriminate when it comes to spill accidents. What about furniture and other flooring? Learn how to remove water-based and oil-based paints from your upholstery

During your latest DIY project, the paint spilled on your clothing and carpeting. Your first instinct could be to panic, but keep a cool head with some of these tips on how to remove paint stains.

Don’t you ever wish you could enjoy your favorite season all year? You can! By carefully crafting a paint scheme, it’s easy to bring the colors of seasons like fall into the various rooms of your home.

Whether it’s Black and Gold or something else, bringing the love of your team into your home is a great way to show your devotion. Turn a spare room or basement into your ultimate fan cave.

Update your grown child’s bedroom into function and hobby spaces with themed elements of color and decor.

What do you want to do with the extra bedroom when your child goes to college? Why not create a guest room or add a home office?

Removing the old paint is the only option in your DIY project due to the condition of the walls. Luckily, acrylic (oil) and latex (water) paints are removed in the same way.

What is the difference between oil-based and water-based paint? What does “sheen” mean? We’ll explore the right paints to use.

From pre-painting prep to the effects of various weather conditions, we discuss a few of the most common home painting mistakes to avoid.

Check out our tips for how to bring your favorite vacation destination to your home decor, and start enjoying your favorite vibe all year round.

Choosing the right paint brush for your home improvement project is essential to the job. Let’s discuss whether to use a brush for your project, and which kind.

When the Amish left Switzerland for Pennsylvania in the 1690s, simplicity was a major goal. Little did we know their way of life would eventually bring such beauty to ours in the form of fine wood furniture.

Each season brings with it a certain color vibe—darker tones during winter, earthy for fall, etc. Summertime is all about the bright and the bold. Try one of these themes for your next paint job to really capture that summertime vibe.

Two different types of wood are used in furniture applications--softwoods and hardwoods--each with specific species, benefits and ideal uses.

You want your house to be clean, but you also want it to have a good paint job. You can have both! Read on for information about power washing safely.

You have some beautiful woodwork in your house that you’d like to show off, but you also like some color. How do you find the right colors to go with your wood tone? With a little planning you can make both patterns pop and complement each other. Keep reading to learn more!

March means St. Patrick’s Day, and that gets us all in the Green spirit! A lot of folks shy away from green paints for their home, but we think it’s time to embrace them! We love color, and we know you do, too. The color green can do wonderful things for your house. It can help energize a room, make you feel calm and grounded with the earth and more. We have some tips to help you use green paint to make your house fresh without feeling tacky.

With spring on the way, many of us are getting excited about all those outdoor projects we’ve been meaning to do. But, before you let your attention stray outdoors make sure you do a thorough Spring Cleaning inside!

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. As the weather gets warmer, many of us will be turning our attention to all of those outdoor projects we’ve been meaning to tackle. Two big projects you might want to tackle involve your home’s exterior. Keep reading to learn what you need to treat your deck.

Well built wooden furniture is timeless and can easily become heirlooms you pass down from generation to generation. Making sure your wooden furniture stands the test of time requires a little TLC and elbow grease. Here are few tips for caring for your wooden furniture.

Customizing your own furniture is a great way to add a little personality to any room of your home. When you start with a piece of unfinished wood furniture, you can really make it unique. Here are few DIY projects you can take on to help you make your furniture truly your own!

This a great DIY project to help you achieve a very popular design for your home’s furniture. If you like the farmhouse chic style, or just want your wooden furniture to look more personal, this is an easy way to do it. The best part about doing it yourself is that you’ll save money, instead of buying finished pieces at a furniture store. Keep reading to learn how to do it!

Bathrooms have become so much more than just another room in the house. They are becoming oases from the outside world and spaces we want to enjoy. With that, many folks are investing a lot more time, energy and money to spruce up their powder rooms and en suites. However, when it comes to painting in your bathroom, there are few special considerations you’ll need to make.

This time of year offers a great opportunity to take care of all those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off. One project you may have been meaning to tackle is touching up your wall’s coat of paint. Years of wear and tear can lead to any number scuffs, scrapes or holes left on your walls. However, sometimes we don’t know the exact color or brand of the old paint. How do you match a new can to what’s already on your walls?

There’s nothing better than sitting on your deck or patio in the warmer parts of the year. However, unless you’re hardcore about your outdoor time, it probably doesn’t see a lot of use throughout the winter and can be easy to ignore. However, a wooden deck requires a little TLC throughout winter to make sure your wood and its protective seals and stains see another summer.

New year, new you, right? When the calendar turns over, many people take the opportunity to reinvent parts of their lives. For some, that means touching up or completely redoing various spaces in your home. If you’re looking to redesign a room in your house, here are some popular styles and paint colors that work best.

Every homeowner knows maintaining and keeping a house looking good takes time, energy and love. Taking the time to ensure your home looks its best gives you a space to feel good about, and will help you get a better price if and when you decide to sell. With a new year upon us, resolve to take a few of these painting pointers into consideration.

Another year has come and gone. 2018 saw many home design and decor trends emerge and fizzle out, and 2019 is sure to be just the same. So as 2018 comes to an end, we thought we’d take a look at some of the emerging trends to watch for in the new year.

Home maintenance is often a never-ending list of chores and tasks. Your home’s exterior certainly requires a lot of attention, especially without preparation. When it comes to exterior paint, there are number issues that can arise, but there are just as many solutions to these common problems.

The right ambiance and decor can add a lot to your holiday festivities. It’s even better when you design and make this decor yourself! It’s a perfect DIY project. i As you prepare for your holiday get-togethers, consider taking on a few projects to really give your home that personal touch, or give someone a personalized gift they’ll cherish for years!

You’re probably well into your holiday decorating by now, but that doesn’t mean it’s always going smoothly. Between lights and lawn decorations, wreaths and fake snow, there’s a lot to keep track of. Furthermore, decorating the outside of your home for the holidays needs to be done in a way that ensures your home’s exterior stays clean and damage free. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Whether you’re shopping for an avid painter, or want something with a personal touch, Ace Paints and Unfinished Furniture has the right gift for everyone on your list. Better still, we have the supplies you need to create your own special gift. So as you start your holiday shopping, keep some of these ideas in mind. They’ll truly make the holidays unique and special.

Thanksgiving means a lot of time spent in the kitchen. Many of us find it to be the best room in the entire house. With individual decor and accessorizing, you can really make your kitchen a reflection of who you are. There are plenty of design trends that find their way into the kitchen, and that’s been the case for decades. Let’s look at what kitchens looked like through the eras.

There’s nothing better than a gathering of family and friends. The holidays truly come alive when everyone gathers at your home, ready to eat, drink and be merry. However, keeping track of everyone and making sure your nicely painted walls survive the extra people is another matter. Here are a few tips to help you and your walls make it through the holiday season.

While we love our paints, unfinished furniture is another passion of ours. The great thing about these items is they’re completely customizable to suit your style. Taking on an unfinished piece of furniture is a great DIY project, but it helps when you know what you’re doing. If it’s your first time, keep reading for some helpful hints.

Hopefully, Halloween hasn’t left you with too many “tricks” to clean up. However, if the holiday has left the outside of your home a bit messy, these tips might help you getting your home’s exterior paint job back to its former glory.

They’re a staple in many garages and basements—old cans of paint with labels so faded you can’t even read them. No one wants to throw out perfectly good paint, but no one ever seems to know what to do with these old cans.

While a new paint color can quickly bring life back to any room, some folks like to take it a step further. Textured walls add another level of interest to your aesthetic and make your space even more personalized. There are plenty of different ways to go about adding texture to walls, even a few DIY options!

You’ve spent countless hours choosing the perfect paint color, masking the walls, priming, painting, and painting again. Now you finally have the space you’ve always wanted. But this isn’t the end of the journey. With every color in the rainbow comes a unique pallet. Your next step is deciding how to decorate around your new paint job.

As the chill returns to the air, so too does the Halloween season. Before you know it, it’s time to don your spookiest costume and hand out fun-sized candy to the neighborhood kids. But what’s Halloween without the traditional decorations? As fun as they are, they can too often lead to permanent damage around the house, especially to your nicely painted walls. Talk about scary!

When you’ve worked hard to build the perfect deck for your home, you want to preserve that investment as long as possible to be able to enjoy it long into the future. But what steps should you take to preserve your deck this winter to ensure it stays in great shape for spring, summer and fall enjoyment? Here are a few tips to help you keep it in amazing shape.

Everything starts with primer. Before you begin choosing your colors and getting down to business, you’ll need to select a primer. A primer prepares the surface for your paint, ensuring that it adheres properly redundant and making the colors brighter and more brilliant. Here’s what you need to know:

If you’re tired of your home’s interior, or just want to change things up a little bit, nothing makes such a huge change with such little work as a coat of paint. But what changes will have your home in the peak of fashion this fall? What colors and techniques will make it stand out from the rest, whether it’s just for entertaining, or because you’re trying to up its value? Here’s a quick look of what trends you should watch for this fall.

Whether you’re just feeling blue, are green with envy, or are absolutely red with passion, there’s no doubt that color has a psychology all of its own. You may find a white room stark, a dark room depressing, or a bright room harsh on a rough day. But how can you control your emotional environment through the colors you use to paint your walls? Here’s a quick look to help you get started.

If you’re like many homeowners, you experience a fresh burst of energy when late summer gives way to fall. It’s only natural to feel the urge to indulge in home decorating projects during this time of year. Luckily, fall of 2018 features some of the most interesting home decor trends in years. Following are just three of this fall’s decorating trends that you don’t want to miss.

Every year has its popular colors. Some years, celadon green is everyone’s darling, while other years feature smoky ultraviolet on center stage. Every color eventually gets its turn and then waits in the wings until its turn comes around again, but some have the staying power necessary to become classics . Following are five paint colors that have evolved from passing fancies into tried-and-true traditions that never go out of style.

Painting your garage will not only add value to your home, but it will also make it feel more like a part of your home rather than something that is just attached to it. And if you’re selling your home, it’s an inexpensive and thoughtful way to spruce up what is normally a dull and dusty area.

Almost everyone wishes they had a bigger bathroom. Fortunately, strategies exist to maximize space as well as make small bathrooms appear larger . For instance, you’d be surprised at the difference the right paint job can make. Following are several tips designed to help make small bathrooms appear more spacious.

One of the easiest ways to give your space an updated look is by adding a coat or two of fresh paint. However, a large and common stumbling block for many homeowners is deciding on the right color.

Aluminum siding can come in many different colors. Maybe when you made the decision to go with aluminum siding you had a different color scheme in mind. That color scheme isn’t working for you anymore? No sweat. Much like other exteriors we covered previously, you can also paint your aluminum siding.

It’s a common misconception that white and cream are the two best colors for a small space. Harsh neutrals like white can jump out more than other colors, creating a sense that the walls are closing in. So what’s the best paint color for your small room? You might be surprised.

Summer is a busy time. Between vacations, your kids being out of school, and work being stressful because everyone seems to be on vacation, there isn’t much time for home improvement projects – unless, of course, it’s planned. Painting is a great project to tackle during a summer weekend.

You finally did it. You decided to finish your basement. What’s the one thing that can ruin a finished basement? Water. Actually, water can ruin pretty much any basement. If you dread a forecast of seven straight days of rain, or if you are tired of lugging the shop-vac down the stairs every time it rains, then this blog is for you. You shouldn’t have to deal with water in your basement. Keeping water out of your basement can be as simple as using the right paint to waterproof your space.

Everyone knows someone with a summer home. Whether it be on a lake, near the ocean or in the middle of the woods, many families cherish their summer escape. Even so, it can be easy to lose sight of your summer home upkeep when it comes to remodeling or updating. So, if you’re thinking about giving it a fresh look, be sure to read this first.

In last week’s post we talked about how to choose the right paint for your wooden restoration projects. In keeping with the same theme, this week is all about how to turn wooden pallets into beautiful creations. Whether you want to build a bookshelf, a coffee table, a shelf, or turn a pallet into a flag, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to make sure your pallets don’t go to waste.

Finding and restoring antique furniture is becoming a popular hobby for people all over the country. There are numerous home improvement shows that consistently show how to turn something that looks like junk sitting on the side of the road into something worth selling for hundreds of dollars. Whether you’re trying to start a side business restoring antique wooden furniture, or you’re just trying to update your own home, we’ll show you how choosing the right paint can make or break the entire project.

Barn doors are pretty neat. They’re also very much “in” right now. A barn door can be a unique addition to any part of your home. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, dining room, bathroom, or even your laundry room, a barn door can be just the piece you need to make your space really stand out to your guests.

Concrete patios can be beautiful, or they can be incredibly ugly. Paint, believe it or not, can both help or hurt. A great paint job on your concrete patio can make it really pop, but a bad paint job makes it pop for all the wrong reasons. When in doubt, assess the situation. How do you assess your situation? We’re glad you asked!

Welcoming a new baby into your family is an exciting time. However, before you welcome your new addition, you have to prepare the new room. Choosing a quality paint, and the right color, are crucial components of any room’s decor. You may love a certain color, but does it really work for the furniture you already bought? And will it help minimize the damage to the walls when your son or daughter is old enough to use a crayon? Something to think about.

You can’t have a beautiful white picket fence if that same fence looks like it hasn’t been painted in years. The key to a beautiful garden space is keeping the surrounding areas just as beautiful. Whether you’ve got a white picket fence, a rustic looking bench or an adirondack chair, make sure you’re giving it a fresh coat every few years.

You’ve finally convinced your significant other that it’s time to redo the kitchen. Better yet, you’re going to do the bathroom, too. Ok, well, maybe just one room at a time. Either way, you need to figure out how to pick the trendy looking backsplash you’ve wanted ever since you saw how beautiful they looked on your favorite HGTV show. No worries, we’re here to help.

No matter what your ceilings are telling you, it’s 2018. The Beatles aren’t touring anymore. Mickey Mantle doesn’t play for the Yankees anymore. Perhaps more important than any of these facts: nobody has a popcorn ceiling anymore. Sure, they may have been a hit back in the day. However, fast forward 40 years, and they’re just not that cool anymore. Sorry. Don’t worry, though. We’re going to give you a step-by-step guide on how to get rid of it.

You’ve decided you’re going to do it yourself. You’re going to paint every room in your house and it’s going to be perfect. Painting isn’t all that hard, right? Maybe you’ve had success in your living room, or you painted the nursery before your firstborn came along. It’s certainly a task worth tackling, but you should do your homework to make sure you’re not falling victim to common mistakes people make when painting inside their homes.

Spring, out here in Pittsburgh, is always an adventure. It might take awhile but the warm weather will get here. It always does. In the meantime, ask yourself when the last time you stained your deck was. There are few things better than sitting outside with your favorite beverage, a warm and glowing fire as you watch the summer sky turn to night. It’s truly relaxing. Perhaps you like to host some friends on Sunday afternoons for hot dogs and cornhole? Regardless, staining your deck will not only make it shine and look brand new, it will surely impress your guests too.

Tiny Houses seem to be the fad that doesn’t appear to be going away. Many people around the world opt for the minimalist lifestyle. That lifestyle has extended into the home building process. Whether you’re reading this curled up in your tiny house, or you’re considering building a tiny house, you should know that choosing the right paint can have a huge impact on how big your tiny house feels.

If you happen to stumble upon this blog post, chances are, you’re either sick of looking at your old outdated cabinets, or you just scored a great deal on some old kitchen cabinets at a yard sale and you’re going to make it your life’s work to restore them into something beautiful. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. A simple sand and a fresh coat of paint can take your cabinets from looking like the set of the “Brady Bunch” to something you’d see on HGTV.

Your kitchen is an essential part of your home. No matter how busy your life is, or how often you choose to eat out, the kitchen will always be one of the main focal points of your home. Whether you use it to brew a quick cup of coffee in the morning, or make hearty, nutritious meals for your family in the evening, nobody likes an ugly kitchen!

There’s much more that goes into painting the exterior of your house than just picking up some exterior paint at your local hardware store. There’s quite a bit of prep work to be done in order to make your house look just the way you see it in your imagination.

Maybe the hardest part about painting a room is picking the color. It feels like a commitment, even if the room can be repainted relatively easily. For homeowners who feel unprepared, or unable to pick a bold hue, neutrals are a lifesaver. Neutral shades, like greige, beige, cream, gray and variations of these colors, can all make the home a more sophisticated and elegant place to live.

This is your annual reminder that Oil Based Stains from Sikkens are still readily available at Ace Paints. This includes Cetol DEK Finish, Cetol 1 and Cetol 23+ as well as Log and Siding and Oil Based SRD.

Painting, whether on a small or large scale, requires coordination and planning. When painting multiple rooms, the task can become complicated. Homeowners who paint multiple rooms at once must consider which color combinations look best, the kind of tools they need and other logistical concerns.

Painting a home’s exterior can be grueling, intense work. Still, for a homeowner on a budget, DIY exterior painting is the way to go. Knowing what to do can help ensure a smooth process. These tips will help you apply a beautiful, lasting finish to your home.

Putting a home up for sale is an involved process. One of the things most homeowners do before they list their property is make home repairs and perform basic maintenance. Painting is a common item on the list of repairs. This relatively inexpensive task can increase the value of a property while helping the home sell more quickly.

In general, there are three things that people use to remove old wallpaper: water, solvent and steam. The method you choose will depend on your wallpaper, what it’s made of and how it was applied. Most homeowners start with simple water and graduate to other products if water fails. Wallpaper removal can take hours or days, depending on the size of the room, the type of paper, age of the paper and other factors. If you’re planning to remove wallpaper, give yourself a large block of time to complete the project.

Ceiling painting may not be the most enjoyable activity in the world, but with the right tools and painting methods, ceiling painting can take less time and yield attractive results. These tips will help you paint your ceiling with as little time and trouble as possible.

Overall, the forecast for 2018 is bright with promise, cool neutrals, muted tones and the occasional hot pops of color to liven things up a bit. Here’s a quick look at the hottest new trends for the home for spring 2018:

An old, peeling radiator can be an eyesore in your home or apartment. Repainting is a common way that people dress up their radiator and make it more attractive. Using the right type of paint is important, as is cleaning and preparing the surface for paint. These tips will help you make your radiator less of a blemish in your home and more of a functional part of the decor.

What are the best practices for refinishing your cabinets? Painting your cabinets the right way can help ensure that the finish will stand up to the test of time.

2018 is going to be a big year for bold, saturated colors. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we’re getting ready for the coming year by stocking up on all the boldest, brightest, and most beautiful hues we can. What will be the top colors choices for the coming year?

As 2018 rolls in, it’s time to decide which DIY projects will increase your property’s value and also improve your quality of life this coming year. Getting started early will help you make the most of your valuable time. These four home improvement plans are excellent projects to consider.

Around the new year, it’s common for people to make resolutions to improve their homes. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we help homeowners make these improvements.

Are you looking for some last minute Christmas ideas for a family member, loved one or significant other? Create furniture that looks beautiful and lasts for years. Nothing says “Happy Holidays” more than a beautiful chair, hand-painted, glazed and decorated by you.

The holidays are just around the corner! Now is the time to get ready for your holiday guests. Cleaning, decorating and fixing up your home are important components of holiday planning and preparations.

Properly applied, tinted glaze can give your furniture a distinctive aged appearance. Many people assume this distressed look can only be achieved by professional furniture refinishers, but in reality, glaze is easy to tint at home and application can be performed by a capable DIYer. In this tutorial, we’ll talk about how to tint glaze with paint you may already have at your house and how to distress furniture once glaze is prepared.

When winter arrives, decks will require maintenance and protection from the ice and snow. At Ace Paints and Unfinished Furniture, we help homeowners to care for their decks at all times of the year. Knowing what causes damage to your deck, and what you can do to stop that damage, can help you protect your home and investment.

The holidays are coming, so now is the time to get your home ready for guests! Sprucing your home up with paint is a great way to make a good impression on visitors and loved ones. A fresh coat of paint can make your home look well-cleaned and well-maintained. In this post, we’ll talk about the best ways to optimize your paint job. We’ll also discuss the best colors to use in your home this holiday season.

Near the middle and end of fall is the time of year when many homeowners start looking for ways to prepare their decks for winter. Snow, rain, and sleet can be hard on wooden decks. Preparing your deck for the season (or “now”) can help protect your property and extend the life of your deck.

Halloween may be over, but Thanksgiving is on the way! Now is the perfect time to start working on fun Thanksgiving crafts with your kids. In this post, we’ll talk about three, fabulous Thanksgiving crafts that you can do with your little ones this November.

Halloween is here! How spooky does your front porch look? These tips will certainly help you get into the Halloween spirit and ensure that your home is ready for trick-or-treaters tonight!

Fall is a great time to do fun art projects with your children! With parental help, these five art projects are perfect for children of a variety of ages.

Fall is here, and it’s inspiring everyone! It’s at this time of year that we like to showcase our best fall paint colors and how they can be used in the home. If you’re going to be starting a paint project sometime soon, we encourage you to consider painting your home in beautiful shades of orange, gray, blue-gray or cream.

Halloween is right around the corner! For crafty and creative people, it is the perfect opportunity to make dark, scary and exciting decorations for the house and yard. Chalkboard paint is a great medium for making creative Halloween decor. Something about the paint’s matte finish paired with white chalk or white chalk markers simply makes for a subtly spooky appearance that works well all over the house.

Fall is here! Now is the time to add beautiful great autumn decor to your front stoop. We’ve collected our favorite ideas for local homeowners who want to make their front porch look its best.

Chalk paint is a common product used to make old pieces of furniture look beautiful. Whether amateur or professional, individuals who restore furniture love chalk paint because it is easy to apply, richly colored and durable. If you’ve never used chalk paint before, these tips will help you get started with your project.

Chalkboard paint is useful in a million different ways, and not just for walls! Whether you’re trying to make an outdoor chalkboard or a creative system for labeling wine glasses , chalkboard paint can help. This post will go over some of our favorite ways to use chalkboard paint.

Painting your front door can give your home instant curb appeal, but doing the job properly is important. These tips will help you complete your project the right way.

Gel stain is an easy to use product that can achieve an even, smooth finish with little time and effort. Even the most scratched and marred pieces of furniture can benefit from a well applied gel stain, while new furniture might end up looking professionally finished when gel stain is properly applied. In this tutorial, we’ll talk about the best way to apply gel stain to your furniture.

Summer weather can be hard on a deck. Summer sun can drain can wear away your deck’s protective seal, causing damage to the wood. As summer turns into fall, it’s important to check your deck’s sealant and renew your deck’s protection, if needed.

Fall is coming soon! With blustery winds, short days and falling leaves comes a great opportunity to spruce up your home’s porch. Adding fall decor can make your porch a sight to behold, while performing basic maintenance is important for ensuring that your front porch is able to withstand wet, cold fall conditions.

Picking the right color for your dining room is important. The right paint color will bring together the decor and make your dining room a fun and festive place to spend time at meals. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we encourage our customers to give serious thought to the paint color they choose for their dining room. Remember that your holiday celebrations, birthday parties and cozy, homemade dinners will all focus around this one important room. Picking the right color for your walls can make meals and parties more satisfying and enjoyable.

When you’re trying to redecorate your home, a fresh coat of paint can make all the difference. These quick home painting projects can make your interior decor pop without all the expense and time of a total room repainting.

At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we frequently meet customers who strive to get creative in their home interior painting projects. If you’re looking for a new way to make the walls of your home look fresh and fun, these simple techniques can be accomplished by anyone with time, patience and the right materials.

Is your backyard lacking a little flair? At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture we have tons of ideas for making your outdoor space more attractive. Repainting an old picnic table, for example, is an excellent way to add color to your home’s exterior without spending a lot of money. In this post, we’ll discuss supplies, techniques and best practices.

Most people stain or paint their deck in a solid color to either match their house or the surrounding landscape. However, at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we’ve done some research and found a few decks with super cool colors and beautiful designs. We think this is a great idea and encourage the creative people of Pittsburgh to consider making their decks a stand-out piece of art this summer!

Concrete floors can be beautiful, warm and homey when they’re painted. Whether you’re painting the floor of your house, garage or another indoor concrete surface, the process is the same. These tips will help you turn your indoor concrete floor into a beautiful and attractive walking surface.

Fourth of July is just around the corner! If you haven’t decorated your house yet for the big event, then now is the time to get started. Rustic, patriotic decorations made by hand look great in and around the house at this festive, joyful time of year. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we’ve done the research and compiled a list of our favorite patriotic DIY decorations that you can make at home.

Kids love to chalk up the sidewalk and patio during hours of play. This activity may be fun for kids, but it can also lead to chalk dust getting tracked into the house on the bottom of their feet. Outdoor chalkboards are a great solution to this problem. With a chalkboard attached to the privacy fence in the back yard, parents are happy because there’s less mess, and kids are happy because they have an outdoor drawing surface.

Paint cans are great for holding paint, but when that paint has been used up, the can continues to be useful. In this post we’ll talk about just one of the many things you can do with an old, cleaned out can of paint: use it as a planter! Paint cans are the perfect size for planters. They also have a craftsy/rustic quality that, when decorated, looks great inside and outside the home.

What can you do with a single can of paint? Quite a lot! In this post we’ll discuss 10 fun projects that require only about a gallon of paint (or less) to complete.

Summer is one of the most intense times for outdoor structures like decks. High temperatures, intense UV rays, occasional rain storms and nearby plant growth can all affect your deck. Keeping your deck clean, sealed and protected from the elements can extend your deck’s service life.

The type of paint that you choose for your office can have a big impact on the environment where you do work. Picking the right color and the right type of paint is important. Knowing all the factors to consider can help you choose the right office paint for your company’s needs.

Upcycling is a fun and inexpensive method of turning old furniture into new furniture! During the upcycling process it’s important to apply paint properly and to use the right materials. Below are some of the ways that people upcycle old shelves, dressers and other pieces.

The weather is beautiful and it’s time to decorate your yard! At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture we get a lot of customers seeking supplies for with their outdoor paint projects, especially at this time of year. In this post, we’ll highlight some of our favorite paint projects for a warm spring day. Each project will give you something to do with the kids, leaving you with a nice token of your time together.

Now that your yard is no longer covered in snow and mud, it’s time to spruce up your backyard patio. There are many ways that a simple can of paint can transform your patio into a vibrant, beautiful space to spend your time. In this post, we’ll discuss three easy paint projects that can revamp your patio this spring.

The snow has melted and spring is in full swing. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we’re finding that home buyers all around Pittsburgh are getting started with their outdoor maintenance projects. Now is the perfect time to paint exterior wooden structures like your garden fence. Applying a fresh coat of paint to wooden surfaces can help protect exterior structures from moisture and decay.

The doors, windows and trim might seem like a small portion of your home’s exterior, but painting these parts of your house is still a big job. Handling the project systematically and using the right materials is an important part of making your project a success.

Good news! Ace Paints and Unfinished Furniture is now serving the Weirton, WV area! For over 32 years, we’ve been delivering quality paints and paint products to the people of Pittsburgh and McMurray, and now we’re delivering those same products to the people of Weirton!

At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we’re proud to announce that we have a new product on our shelves! Dry erase paint, made by Smark, turns any surface into a dry erase board. Whether you’re looking for a creative outlet for drawing and doodling, or you’re in search of a work surface for generating collaborative ideas, Smark is the product that can help you turn almost any flat surface into a dry erase board.

Spring is here! It’s time to decorate your deck. If you’re a homeowner in Pittsburgh, you may have been thinking about your deck decorating strategies for a long time coming. Knowing where to start, what makes a deck attractive and how to make your deck comfortable in the process can help you turn your deck into the luxury space you’ve been fantasizing about for months.

After many years of use, patio furniture has a way of looking old and tired. Luckily, paint can do a lot to help freshen and protect your patio furniture. By adding a couple new coats of paint, you can make your patio attractive once again.

Painting your porch can be a challenge. Because porches are a high-traffic areas that require special paint, the first step is to find the right type of paint for the job. Once you have the right product, you can get started on your project.

Spring is almost here! Now is the time to start thinking about home improvement projects that will help you upgrade your outdoor space this fall. Homeowners who want to make their outdoor space more pleasing to the eye and attractive for visitors can use the following ideas to make their home beautiful this spring.

The paint on your doors and shutters helps protect the wood from rain and snow. Applying a new coat of paint every so often will extend the life of your shutters and doors and will keep your home looking its best.

Spring is approaching quickly! This is great time to refresh your bedroom décor and give your personal space an all new look. Changes like repainting, redecorating and putting up wall art can make your bedroom the kind of place where you’ll enjoy spending more time.

Dark homes can be a drag for people who like bright, airy interiors. Fortunately, there are many ways to make your dark home interior shine brighter. Painting the walls the right colors can help. In addition, there are many decorative touches that can make your home appear lighter and more cheerful.

Valentine’s day is the perfect occasion to make gifts for your loved one, spouse and children! These 7 Valentine’s day crafts can be done at home in your free time.

Leftover paint has a way of accumulating in basements and garages, and much of it never gets used. These creative, simple projects will help you clear out your old cans to make room for new leftover paint.

Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture is proud to announce that we’ll soon be selling Fine Paints of Europe! This exquisite brand of paint is made from all the finest ingredients and is widely recognized to be among the best quality paint commercially available. Fine Paints of Europe produces paint in vibrant, bold colors, perfect for interior and exterior projects. Whether you’re painting a wall, your home’s siding or your home’s exterior door, Fine Paints of Europe will coat your home with finest pigments and ingredients.

Preparing a nursery is one of the many things that parents do when they’re expecting a baby. Choosing the right colors and the right paints for a nursery can help ensure that the project is a success. In this post, we’ll discuss the best colors for a beautiful nursery and the best type of paint to use on the walls and furniture.

Stencils can be used to create a pattern on your walls or a beautiful graphic design on a flat canvas. Stenciling sounds easy enough, but it takes a lot of work, the right tools, and some practice. In this post, we’ll talk about the best ways to paint with stencils and get professional results.

At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we’re starting to see a lot of homeowners preparing for big home remodeling projects in the new year. Home remodeling is a big task which can be overwhelming to some homeowners. We’d like to help. In this post, we’ll address some of the basics of planning your home remodeling project in 2017. These suggestions will help you form a plan to beautify your home and improve your property value.

2017 is almost here! If you’re planning to paint or upgrade your home’s interior color in the coming year, now is the time to start thinking about the palette. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we love tracking trending paint colors and color schemes. In this post, we’ve compiled some of the best paint trends of the New Year. Whether you’re thinking about painting a single room or the whole house, we can help you pick out your palette for the New Year.

Are you planning a New Year’s get together with friends and relatives? If so, now is the time to start your party decorations and party planning. Making New Year’s crafts at home can help you personalize your holiday decor and while engaging with your creative side. Even if you’re not planning a big party, many of these crafts are simply good ways to keep kids entertained while you celebrate New Year’s eve at home.

The holidays are here! Soon it will be time to decorate your home. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we love this time of year, and we especially enjoy hearing about the DIY projects our customers are completing around the house. Below are some of our favorite homemade crafts and decorations.

Winter is a time when many people start to feel cramped and trapped in their homes. Making your indoor space a more inviting, cozy place to spend time can help you make the most of your winter. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we encourage our customers to brighten their homes with cheerful, cozy accessories that fight off the mid-winter blues.

Winter is nearly here. With the weather outside turning colder, now is the perfect time to take on the indoor paint projects that may have been accumulating in your home over the last year. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we recommend tackling your touch up projects before the start of the holidays. Touching up the paint in your home before guests arrive can help you make your house look its best for your visitors.

Winter is coming and your deck is facing a long road ahead. Winterizing the structure can help you preserve the wood and ensure that your deck will last for many years to come. During the winterizing process, your main goal should be to protect the deck from the effects of ice, snow and rain, which can quickly rot the wood. Properly preparing your deck for winter can extend its service life and save you money on deck repair and replacement.

One of the best ways to get your family into the spirit of Thanksgiving is to make craft projects together. Below are some of the best craft projects to work on with your children before the holiday. All the crafts mentioned below can be done with children ages 6 to 12, but older children can also enjoy working on these projects. Younger children are also able to participate in these craft activities if they are provided enough support from adults.

Halloween is over and the countdown to the holidays has begun. If you’re planning on having a big holiday get together this year, now is the time to make your house look its best. One of the best ways to prepare your home for the arrival of guests is to refresh or touch up the paint inside your home. Not all areas of your house may need to be painted, but now is the time to assess your situation and take action where needed.

Special finishes are fun, but they can also be overwhelming when applied to a whole room. Accent walls present the perfect opportunity to add a touch of creativity to an interior space without going over the top. Knowing which wall to use as an accent wall, which color to select, when to use a special effect and other details can help you decorate your room in a way that is attractive.

One of the best ways to unify your home's interior design is to choose a cohesive color palette for the interior. Choosing a color theme will give you direction when choosing new furniture and decor. In addition, using matching colors in the home will help ensure that your house looks its best at all times. For some people, choosing a color scheme can be a challenge. At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we help our customers choose matching color schemes that match their personalities and line up with the goals they have for their home.

Halloween will be here soon! Now is the time to break out craft projects and decorate your home with homemade decor. These seven paint projects will keep you and your kids busy on rainy days and chilly nights, as you wait for Halloween to arrive.

Fall is here, and at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we're excited to announce the fall paint trends of 2016! In today's post, we'll cover the new favorite colors of the season and a new favorite method for achieving vintage flair. Whether you're thinking about refinishing a piece of furniture or you're trying to decide what color to paint your home's interior, we're here to help you make tough painting decisions for the fall season.

Dry brushing is a common technique that furniture refinishers use to create a distressed look on vintage furniture pieces. For an enthusiastic DIYer who enjoys experimenting with paint and glaze, dry brush technique can be easy and rewarding, producing results that look genuinely antique.

Chalkboard paint is a versatile, fun medium that you can use in a million ways to make surfaces in your home more attractive and functional. In this post, we'll talk about some of the various uses of chalkboard paint around the house.

Fall is upon us and winter will be here before you know it. Now is the time to seal your deck against the rain, snow and sleet that you can expect later in the year. Protecting your deck will help your deck last longer and look its best in the coming spring.

Fall is a time for crafts! In this post, we’ll discuss six fabulous painting projects that you can use to decorate your dining room table or living room at Halloween or Thanksgiving. Most of these projects can easily be completed in an afternoon, given the right tools and a sense of fun.

Your front door is a part of the personality of your home. Its color and appearance can help make your home look more inviting to visitors and can even make your property more appealing to buyers. In this post, we'll talk about inexpensive ways that you can make your front door stand out and become a more attractive part of your home's exterior.

Older bathrooms can have many quirks. Brightly colored tiles, cramped spaces, a vintage toilet and more can all make your older bathroom something of an eye sore. In this post, we’ll talk about the best ways to spruce up your older bathroom to give it a more modern look and feel without breaking the bank or knocking down walls.

It’s back to school time , in Pittsburgh and all around the country. In almost no time at all, your house will be empty and quiet once again. If you’re a stay at home parent, now is the time to tackle all of those DIY projects that have been building up over the last few months. Below we’ve listed some of our favorite paint projects for around the house; take your pick! You’ve got 10 months to get done the chores and projects that have been building up.

Fall is approaching quickly! With the end of the summer, many homeowners are thinking about ways that they can decorate their outdoor spaces in fall decor. This tutorial will help you decorate your outdoor deck with fabulous natural colors and reminders of the harvest season.

Painting a staircase can be different from painting the rest of your house because often staircases are in an unavoidable, central location. Reaching the upstairs from the downstairs part of your house is impossible as long as the stairs are painted and wet. This means that proper preparation is needed in order to get the job done as quickly as possible. This tutorial will cover the entire procedure, so you can start using your staircase once again.

Nobody wants to paint their child’s bedroom every few years just to meet their child’s changing needs. When painting your child’s bedroom, you can avoid this problem by selecting a color that your child will enjoy for a long time. In this post, we’ll discuss the complicated art of picking paint colors and designs that your child will enjoy from the early years through the teens.

Red doors have meant different things throughout history. For some cultures, red doors signified wealth. For others, red was a sign of protection. Today, red is a color we associate with passion, drive, intensity and expression. Red doors beautify properties and draw the eye toward the home’s entrance, welcoming visitors. In this post, we’ll discuss the significance of red doors and how to choose a shade of red for your door.

The type of stain you choose for your deck will affect its appearance and durability, so it’s important to know the differences between each type of stain before making a choice. In this post, we’ll cover the different types of stain (transparent, semi-transparent and solid), and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Upholstered furniture that is old, stained or out of date can bring down the overall appearance of your home. Fortunately, there’s an efficient and inexpensive way to make your old upholstered furniture look like new: paint it! In this post, we’ll talk about the right way to paint your upholstered furniture.

Rust can start off as a small problem, but it doesn’t take long for it to spread. Iron that isn’t properly protected will rust relatively quickly.

Gel stain is a forgiving medium that can be easily applied to wooden products like cabinets, furniture, doors, bookshelves, dressers and more. Gel stain is transparent enough that the wood grain appears easily through the coat of stain. This is different from some other types of sealer, which are much more like paint in their consistency. If you’re hoping to seal and stain your cabinets this summer, gel stain is an excellent option because it can easily be applied to cabinets with minimal preparation.

Your deck might be a fun hangout now, but just imagine how great it would be if you dressed it up a little! These tips will help you transform your deck into a place of beauty and pleasure, just in time for summer entertaining.

Applied to your fiberglass front door, stain provides long-lasting protection and a beautiful finish that boosts your home’s curb appeal. In today’s tutorial, we’ll discuss the process for applying Bartley gel stain to your fiberglass front door.

Staining and sealing your home's pool deck is a good idea for a variety of reasons. Staining the pool deck adds to the beauty of your pool area in general, while also darkening the concrete so it's less reflective. Sealing the deck helps preserve the concrete by protecting it from harmful UV rays, effervescence, chlorine, salt and more. Sealer also helps prevent the stain from fading.

Composite decking is a plastic and wood hybrid material that has the look and feel of real wood, but the durability and water-resistance of plastic. Composite decking is longer-lasting and easier to maintain than actual timber, which makes it the rising star of decking material. For understandable reasons, many homeowners with all-wood decks are now turning to composite decking for their deck repairs and upgrades. If you’re a homeowner currently seeking to replace your old wooden deck with composite decking material, you’re not alone. The following tutorial will help you install composite decking over your old wooden deck frame.

Industrial paint is getting safer! Last month, the Pittsburgh-based paint giant PPG made an announcement that it would eliminate all use of lead in paint by the year 2020. This news followed a release made by paint company Sherwin-Williams stating that it would not be eliminating lead from its industrial paint products.

Now that winter is over and spring is here, it's time to get your cedar deck ready for yet another hot summer. Cedar is naturally rot resistant and will last for a long time with little or no maintenance, but sealing your deck will extend its life, ensuring that your deck will be around for many years to come. In this tutorial, we'll discuss the best procedure for staining and sealing your cedar deck . Doing this before summer arrives will help protect the wood from damaging UV rays, so it's a good idea to get started on this project as soon as possible.

Driveway potholes are unsightly. They also create a moisture control problem that can slowly destroy your asphalt driveway. This is because asphalt is porous, and moisture that soaks into the asphalt can become trapped under the driveway. Over time, this moisture can destabilize the asphalt and contribute to the development of cracks and holes.

Standard gray concrete can be kind of boring to look at, so at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we carry a variety of stains to make your home's concrete decorative and colorful. Knowing how to properly apply the stain to concrete can help you beautify your property and achieve the look you desire. In this tutorial, we'll discuss the process of applying stain to your concrete .

Glazing is a technique that can create an antique effect on cabinetry. Glazing is particularly effective on cabinetry featuring raised panels, cracks and carved areas where the glaze can accumulate.

Stain provides excellent protection for homes with wood siding because, unlike paint, stain soaks into the wood and bonds to the grain. Knowing how to stain your home's wooden siding can help you take care of your property and protect your home from water damage. Today's tutorial will walk you through the step by step process of painting your siding.

Caulking is not exactly rocket science, and that's a good thing. Caulking can be done by a motivated DIYer who has little or no prior experience with a caulk gun. In this tutorial, we'll lay out the step-by-step process for caulking your shower , so you can take on this task with confidence.

Spring is finally here, and it’s time to remove the peeling paint from off of your wooden deck. Stripping paint off of any wooden surface can be nasty, difficult work. Removing paint from your deck can require extra care because of its size, its position relative to your landscaping and because of the particular hazards associated with pressure treated wood. In this post, we’ll go over the best practices for stripping paint from your deck, so you can have a functional, attractive place to spend time with friends and hang around outdoors this spring.

Color washing is a technique that many people use on wooden furniture to achieve a faded, almost vintage effect. Color washes allow the wood grain to appear through the paint, adding a level of depth and visual interest to each piece. Wood painted with color wash looks great in shabby chic decor and in homes with vintage or antique furniture. Color washing allows you to decide which level of transparency works best for your furniture, so that each piece you paint will meet your needs and match with your tastes. Color washing is easy to do at home, so many people enjoy taking this on as a weekend project.

It’s a homeowner’s nightmare scenario: you painted your living room this weekend and have now gotten paint on your brand new carpet. Knowing what to do can make all the difference. Whether the paint is fresh or dried, we’ll walk you step-by-step through the process of removing the paint and hopefully saving your carpet.

Smoosh painting technique may sound like a preschool art project, but this faux finish creates marvelous, dramatic texture similar to the type of texture that you might see on a bed of messy sheets, or in aerial views of mountain ranges. Whether you’re experienced in different faux finish techniques or are trying faux painting for the first time ever, smoosh painting is fabulously easy and the results are impressive. This tutorial will put you through the process step-by-step.

Like fast food and air conditioning, gel stain is one of the great conveniences of modern life. This smooth drying, professional-looking stain can make old furniture look new and new furniture look great. In this tribute to gel stain, we'll talk about the great advantages of gel stain, how gel stain compares to standard stain, and the different methods to use when applying gel stain to surfaces around your house.

Unless you spend a lot of time painting vintage furniture, you probably have a hard time telling the difference between milk paint and chalk paint. While these two products can look very similar, they are not the same. Knowing the differences between each product can help you decide which one is right for you.

Restoring old wooden furniture is a great way to save money, especially if you're a frequent consignment store shopper. Furniture restoration can also make a fun hobby. These tips will help you restore your old wooden furniture pieces and turn them into beautiful, functional furniture items that can be used around your house or even given away as gifts.

You’ve probably seen white ceilings and colored ceilings. In today’s post, we’re going to explore an alternative option that can add visual interest and drama to your home: metallic ceilings. This project can be done in virtually any room, but we recommend doing it in a formal, public space, like your living room or dining room. This project is especially appropriate in light, bright areas with high ceilings.

It's been a while since we've spent time reviewing our favorite Benjamin Moore paint colors , so for this post we'll be discussing our favorite neutral shades. These paints are the type of colors that you can paint anywhere, in any room, and expect fabulous results.

It may sound like an easy task, but painting door trim takes care, patience and preparation. It’s easy to paint messy trim, but in this tutorial we’ll discuss the way to make your door trim look neat and orderly.

Faux leather walls have sophistication and elegance, and are perfect for rooms of the home that are dedicated to intellectual pursuits, like libraries, home offices and game rooms. The true challenge of this particular type of faux finish is in achieving the proper texture. In this step-by-step guide, we'll tell you how to get the look and feel of real leather using basic tools found in craft and paint supply stores.

Wood Graining is the process of painting a mock wood grain pattern on a panel that has been primed and prepped. With little effort and the right tools, this amazing faux painting technique allows you to turn a flat, bland panel into a beautiful wood surface.

So, you're remodeling your kitchen and you want to install a new kitchen backsplash. Your first course of action? To remove the old backsplash. In the course of taking off all that old tile, you could find that the drywall beneath the tile becomes damaged. Before you can install tile for a new kitchen backsplash, you must first take care of the drywall where the backsplash will be installed. Since imperfections like an uneven surface can negatively impact the installation of the tile, the repair process is crucial to the success of the project. Luckily, drywall is relatively easy to fix.

Over a period of time, bathtubs will start to discolor due to daily usage. While fiberglass bathtubs get scratches and become yellowish, cast-iron tubs get rusty and chipped, and It’s always a good idea to give your bathroom a makeover from time to time. If you don’t want to shuck out the cash for a full renovation, there are some DIY ways to improve your bathtub’s aesthetic appeal. If the tile and tub are in sound condition, you can repaint and refinish the tub to give it the much-needed makeover. Before you jump in, however, it’s always essential to pick the right products. This post will go over the do’s and don’ts when painting a bathtub yourself.

The kitchen is a special place in every house, and not merely a place for cooking. A kitchen also gives the world an insight into your taste. So, it’s important to make your kitchen look clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing. Remodeling your kitchen is a great way to keep it up-to-date and functional, but it may turn out to be quite expensive. Thankfully, there are many affordable design options available that are easy to implement without breaking the bank. This post will focus on some easy and budget-friendly ways to renovate your culinary space.

The new year is around the corner and it’s time to shred some of our old decorating ideas and embrace the hottest current trends. Home decoration is important because it says a lot about your taste and personality. However, it isn’t necessary to shell out a lot of money to refurbish you home, and with a little planning, you can transform the way your house looks without burning a hole in your pocket. Read on to discover some useful and inexpensive tips for your home decorations that will give your place a brand new look.

Whether you’re repainting your dining set to match a kitchen remodel or you’re trying to fix up a dining set you bought second-hand, painting your kitchen table and chairs is an excellent way to fix save money on the cost of new furniture. Dining sets get a lot of hard use, which means that if you’re painting them, you’ll want to be sure that you’re applying the coats with the proper care. These tips will help you paint your table and chairs well enough that the paint will stand the test of time.

With Christmas approaching, this is the perfect time of year to paint a toy box. Not only do toy boxes make precious gifts, but your child may be in need of a new toy box after December 25th. In this post, we’ll cover how to paint a tremendous, beautiful toy box that your child will treasure for years to come

Christmas will be here soon, and at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we want all our crafty customers to have an outlet for their creative energies! That's why we're posting this article about creative and easy DIY ornaments. These Christmas ornaments make great gifts for neighbors and friends, and even make great decorations to attach to Christmas packages under the tree!

Rocking chairs make beautiful but Christmas gifts, but they can be expensive unless you manage to buy one used and restore it to its original beauty. In this tutorial, we’ll discuss methods for painting the perfect rocking chair. This project can be a challenge because of all the curved surfaces, tight spaces and corners. To paint the perfect rocking chair, be sure to set aside plenty of time so you can be sure to get the project done right.

So, you've got a great basement in your house, and there's loads of room down there, but it's too wet to use for living space. How can you dry up your basement without paying for expensive waterproofing services from contractors?

Every year, Benjamin Moore picks a color of the year. It’s a big deal in the world of paints, decor and interior design. Just recently, Benjamin Moore released their color of the year for 2016. It’s called Simply White. You can see this color on the Benjamin Moore website and you can also see pictures of this color in action here.

With winter approaching, now is the time to fortify your deck against cold wet weather. Luckily, fall is a fabulous time of year to stain your deck, because cooler outdoor temperatures make the job easier and more pleasant.

Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture is proud to announce that we now carry Aquaphalt! For those of you who haven’t heard much about Aquaphalt, and for those of you who have heard of it but have questions about this amazing product, we’re writing this post for you. Trust us, if you own a driveway, you’re going to want to know about Aquaphalt. Really.

It's that time of year again! At Ace Pain and Unfinished Furniture , we want your house to look scary and festive. The following suggestions are some of our favorite DIY Halloween decorations for a scary Halloween party or just for scaring yourself.

An open floor plan is an architectural design that allows two or many rooms to run together without doorways and physical barriers. For example, a living room, dining room, kitchen and foyer that all appear to be one large space is an example of an open floor plan.

Mold is a common household problem that can cause health problems and damage to your property. Left to grow in your house, mold can devalue your home or incur hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of repairs. If you’re a homeowner, it’s important to know whether or not your home’s paint can grow mold and, if so, what you can do about it.

The weather is cooling off, there’s a scent of cinnamon bread baking in your oven and the grocery stores are stocking pumpkins. That’s right. It’s fall. In celebration of this beautiful time of year, we’re posting our favorite fall paint colors of 2015. These autumn-inspired hues are available for sale at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture .

Bathroom remodeling projects (the big ones) often involve the removal of bathroom tiles. Whether you’re removing old shower tile to paint a wall, install a shower surround or install new tile, we’re posting this step-by-step tutorial to help you get started with the process.

It’s the worst place to paint in a bathroom: the tight spot behind the toilet. In this tutorial, we’re going to teach you how to paint that area behind your toilet, and then we’re going to show you a product that is specifically designed to make that job easier.

Bathroom vanities can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Although sometimes it’s necessary to replace a vanity that has become damaged, it’s much cheaper (and maybe more rewarding!) to repaint your vanity. Following the steps below, you can transform your bathroom vanity and make it into a masterpiece.

If you’re looking for a great way to add some style to your kitchen, installing a tile backsplash is a great way to go about it. If you’re not sure you can manage a tile job, we’ll give you some great tips to get around the harder parts of the job. Here’s what you’ll need:

The trouble with painting a front door, a steel front door in particular, is that the constant exposure to sun can actually bake the paint off of the metal surface. Metal is already a tough material to paint because standard paint doesn’t grip it well. Add the harsh conditions that many front doors face, and your front door could look terrible in a matter of only months.

Once painted it’s very difficult to tell the difference between wood and particle board. However, these two materials have different characteristics and thus the painting process is different for each. Particle board has no tooth. It’s utterly smooth, and paint can’t stick to a smooth surface.

Whether you’re trying to revive an old dresser you already own or hoping to freshen up a piece you found at a garage sale, a good coat of paint can make old furniture pieces look like new. Though not particularly difficult, painting a dresser does involve many steps. Following this tutorial will help you through the process.

Whether you’re painting your entire home or just a room or two, you might want to consider more than just the aesthetics of your color palette. Different colors can alter your mood, making you feel invigorated, calmed, inspired or soothed depending on their tone and shade. Color psychology has been used by many to make restaurants more appetizing, companies more trustworthy and, yes, homes more inviting. Here are a few of the more popular colors and their benefits.

Red brick homes can be difficult to properly match with paint colors. For homeowners who aren’t artistically inclined, picking the right accent colors for the exterior of their home can be a special kind of challenge. In this post, we’ll cover some tips to help you pick the right accent colors for your brick home, and we’ll also go over a few of our favorite brick home accent color schemes.

Painting your outdoor furniture is a great way to breath new life into the chairs and tables that sit on back patio throughout the year. A fresh coat of paint can cover up flaws and can ensure that your entire selection of patio furniture matches. To get started on your paint project, follow the steps below.

Think about every Italian restaurant you’ve ever been in. Close your eyes. Recall the walls. You can imagine it now: a warm, sunny, golden orange with a mottled, textured appearance.

There’s a lot of conventional wisdom out there when it comes to painting. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for that wisdom to be flat-out wrong. In this post, we’ll tell you about some of the most common incorrect painting myths. Knowing the truth will help you making the right painting decisions, so your paint jobs will turn out right every time.

It’s summer. It’s time to build things, make things with your hands, and work outdoors. If you’ve got “build a fence” on your To Do list this summer, this project is for you. Using wooden manufacturing pallets, you can build a sturdy and attractive fence for use in all areas of your yard. This step-by-step tutorial will help you construct that enclosure around your garden or pet’s play area that you’ve been meaning to install. Best of all, this project can be done basically for free!

Are you planning to paint your home’s exterior sometime this year? Trying to decide when to do it? Temperature is one thing that many DIYers fail to take into consideration when starting a new home painting project. The good news is that the temperature requirements now are more flexible than they used to be. However, advanced planning is required to ensure that you have the right paint for your needs when it’s time to paint.

The kitchen may be the heart of your home, but it can also be a greasy, splattered nightmare after a long night of cooking. Over time, this grease and food splatter can form a seemingly impenetrable force field that clings to your cabinets a gooey, sticky mess. Cleaning your white cabinets under these conditions can be a challenge. Knowing how to maintain your cabinets and retain the white color under all the grime is an important part of keeping your kitchen looking its best.

Spring is in full swing! For those of you seeking some creative gardening ideas, we’re posting this idea for a project we love: upcycled garden planters.

The decision to stain or paint a deck can be a difficult one. One the one hand, painted surfaces are a solid color and feature none of the beauty of the original wood grain. Stained decks, on the other hand, have a natural appearance that allows them to blend in with the backyard landscaping. Aesthetically, these two options are so different that the right choice depends on the preferences of the homeowner. Which leads us to the question: which one is longer-lasting and better for the deck?

Chalkboard paint can turn any surface into a writing surface, and can be used virtually anywhere and on anything. Whether you’re hoping to make erasable stemware labels or an editable grocery list for your kitchen wall, chalkboard paint can do it all.

We know how much you love your Pittsburgh sports teams! In honor of your feelings, we’ve used the Benjamin Moore color capture app to pick the perfect Benjamin Moore paint colors for each Pittsburgh sports team. Now we invite you to take a look at our choices and let us know what you think.

So it’s spring again! The birds are chirping. The sun is shining. Grass is growing. And homeowners everywhere are slaving away, cleaning their homes. We wish we could help…we really do. That’s why we’re offering this check list of all spring cleaning items to be completed.

So, you painted over that old wooden table with a solid paint color and now you regret it. Or you found a piece of furniture at a garage sale and it would be perfect…if only it looked like real wood. Whatever your reason, sometimes having the ability to paint faux wood can come in handy. This tutorial will take you through the process of painting a faux wood finish step-by-step.

We love DIY projects at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, because we love to see our customers working with their hands and personally adding value to their homes. That’s why we’re devoting this week’s blog post to this easy to complete DIY project. The fence table is a hinged surface that attaches to your backyard privacy fence. This handy feature is perfect for anyone seeking to add a foldable table to their backyard space.

Do you dream about installing a carriage-style garage door in your home? You’re not alone. Carriage doors have an antique appeal that many homeowners crave. Unfortunately, real carriage garage doors can be prohibitively expensive to buy and install. As a result, many homeowners are willing to settle for plain white garage doors with no real decorative appeal.

Looking for the perfect medium to refinish that old dresser for your child’s bedroom? Chalkboard paint is the way to go! Parents love this project because it gives them the option to label their child’s dresser drawers in a way that is cute and functional. Kids love this project because they end up with a dresser they can draw on (and what kid wouldn’t love that?).

So, you’ve just painted your walls and you’re starting to notice a problem. Paint bubbles. You might see these paint bubbles in a concentrated area, or over a large portion of the wall. Don’t worry! There is a solution. This post will help you determine the cause of the paint bubbles and remove the problem once and for all.

Do you want to antique your own furniture? Do you like the “yellowed with age” look of professionally antiqued furniture pieces, and want to do that yourself at home? Then you’re going to need to stop in at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture for some necessary supplies–and read this blog post with tutorial about applying dark wax to chalk paint.

Winter has come to an end and spring is here! If you’re like many homeowners, you may be turning your attention to spring cleaning. While some homeowners focus their spring cleaning efforts on dusting and organizing, others may take the opportunity to give their homes a fresh new look, through creative decorating and furniture arrangement. These tips will help you arrange your furniture in ways that are appealing, functional and beautiful.

Picking the right color to paint your walls can be tough, but understanding the basics of color theory can give you a starting point. Once you understand color relationships, how colors affect emotions, and which colors match vs. which colors don’t, picking the right paint color for a room in your home becomes much easier.

An accent wall is the one wall in a room that is painted a different color from all the other walls. Accent walls can be used to draw attention to a specific area of a room, set a tone for the room, or highlight the accent colors found in an interior design. There isn’t one right way to choose the color for an accent wall; different people will use different methods. We’ve posted these tips to help you get started in the process.

We've decided to dedicate this post to the most elegant of all paint neutrals: grey. It's soothing and soft, gentle and just a tiny bit moody. In this piece, we've listed the top five Benjamin Moore greys. As you consider which neutrals to paint on your walls, give thoughtful consideration to these subtle and sophisticated shades of gray.

Some types of wood more than others can dent or scratch pretty easily. While many people will simply live with these imperfections, there's a little known trick that allows people to "iron out" these dents and scratches, smoothing the surface of the wood. With a little patience and some basic materials found in many households, you can make your old wooden furniture look nearly new. Here's how.

Stainless steel has become a popular appliance material in the last several years, but unfortunately, many kitchens don't have stainless steel appliances. Homeowners who own appliances of other colors are disinclined to purchase stainless steel appliances because they don't want their appliances to be mismatched. Fortunately, there's a solution to this now.

There’s an app for everything, they say—including an app to help you paint and decorate your home. Actually, there are quite a few apps that focus on interior design, paint color selection and related topics. Here we’ve listed our favorite interior design apps, to help you choose the best for your home improvement projects.

Rag painting creates a soft, textured effect, generating visual interest in any room where it is applied. Rag painting is commonly seen in small rooms like bathrooms, where the soft textures can help mask the dimensions of the room and make the space feel slightly less cramped. There are multiple valid methods to rag painting. The method you use should depend on your own preferences.

Kitchen remodeling can be expensive and time consuming. However, a full-on remodel isn't always necessary to give your kitchen the update it so desperately needs. Sometimes a simple coat of paint on your cabinets is an excellent way to lighten, brighten or change the mood of the room. This step-by-step tutorial will help you through the process of repainting your kitchen cabinets.

Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in 1980, but not today. Fortunately, popcorn texture is easy to remove from many homes. Homeowners hoping to remove their popcorn ceilings are best off trying to do so before moving into the house, because the removal process involves soaking the ceiling with water.

You’ve probably painted a room or two in your life. If you have, you know that painting mistakes are easy to make and can be hard to fix. We want to help you avoid these mistakes, because we want your home painting projects to turn out beautifully. We’re posting these common paint pitfalls so your home painting projects will look professional and the process will be more enjoyable.

Laminate countertops might have been the hot thing in 1975, but times have changed. These days, a lot of people are looking for ways to transform their old laminate countertops into something new and different. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of turning your laminate countertops into concrete.

Removing wallpaper is a pain, especially in older houses. At times, removing wallpaper can even damage the walls. Many homeowners go through hours of painstaking, laborious work to remove old wallpaper, and that's not always necessary. If your home is papered with old, unattractive wallpaper and you'd rather have painted walls, follow these tips to paint over your wallpaper.

The holidays are here and the staff at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture is in a joking mood. This week, just for laughs, we're posting these great paint fails we found on the Internet.

The invention of chalkboard paint has changed organizational systems in homes, businesses and schools everywhere. Now, any surface that accepts paint, flat or not, can be a chalkboard. Chalkboard paint is fun for children and useful for adults. Thoughtfully implemented, it is attractive and functional. These smart, innovative chalkboard paint ideas will help you use chalkboard paint in your daily life.

Winter paint storage can be problematic for homeowners in the Pittsburgh area. Garages tend to be the go-to place for paint storage, but many garages in Pittsburgh homes are unheated. Unfortunately, freezing temperatures can impact the integrity of paint.

With the green movement well under way, natural products are very popular these days. Many people are choosing natural alternatives for many things, and this has led to an increased interest in natural stains. One particularly attractive option are natural stains made from walnuts. Making these stains is easy enough that just about anyone with the right materials can do it. Woodworkers in particular may enjoy making dyes for home made carpentry projects.

Before you can paint your walls, you must prep them. Prepping the walls involves readying the surface to accept paint, removing any protrusions from the wall, and smoothing the wall’s surface. Follow these steps to ensure that your walls are ready when your painting project begins.

Here at Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture , we hate to see our clients clothes ruined by our beautiful paint colors. We’re posting this helpful tutorial to prevent your threads from becoming stained or ruined.

Winter is almost here, and in honor of this beautiful season, we’re focusing this blog post on some of the best winter-inspired paint colors of 2014. We’ve chosen these elegant and graceful colors because they’re timeless and yet trendy, perfect for paint projects around the house.

Recently, PPG Industries struck a deal with Westmoreland Supply , acquiring all 12 of the locally owned businesses locations. This expands PPG’s company owned stores to more than 900 across North America. That’s great news for the two parties involved, but maybe not for those who loved their selection of Benjamin Moore paint.

If you don’t paint very often, or have never done it before, you may be lacking in a few essential supplies. We recommend these tools for anyone who may be striving for a beautiful interior paint job.

Snow damages unprotected wood in a variety of ways, which is why many homeowners dedicate hours and days of their life to safeguarding their decks against snow. Understanding why snow damages wood and what can be done to protect your deck will help you to keep your deck in good shape for many years.

Color defines space. The right paint colors can beautify rooms, alter moods, make small spaces look bigger and big spaces look cozy. The paint you use in a room sets the tone for that space, so color is something we take very seriously. We want all our customers to find the color that will make their paint projects perfect.

Home renovations are exciting. When renovations are complete, the house looks clean, beautiful, and in a way, reborn. Unfortunately, renovations can also be stressful while they’re taking place. It’s easy to get frustrated when tasks don’t go quite right–and they never do go quite the way they’re expected. Paint splatters and spills, rusty pipes break and leak, plaster crumbles. Taking on a renovation project requires patience, skill and poise.

Around seventeen percent of the surface space in a room is taken up by the ceiling, an area that is typically neglected when it comes to design. A flourish of color can add visual drama to any room, without overwhelming the overall design effects you have so carefully created.

You completed the drywall, tape and texture of that 1930s bungalow you’re restoring. Or you finished sanding every surface and crease of that antique armoire. Now it’s time to paint. Don’t mess up all your hard work by glopping on paint that’s too thick. Too much viscosity will cause ridges, lumpiness or an orange peel finish. Plus it will drive you nuts if you’re using a sprayer. Paint that’s too thin will run and drip, messing up your floor and trim. Let’s not overdo the paint thinning.

DIY websites like Young House Love have helped popularize painted fireplaces. Painting your fireplace can freshen a dark room while giving the fireplace a trim and modern appearance.

Wood furniture isn’t as common as it once was. Whereas wood was once a standard material for furniture construction, now many pieces are made from synthetic or engineered wood materials. While furniture made from synthetic materials may be less expensive, true wood has a warmth and durability sought out by fine furniture enthusiasts.

The process of painting a concrete walkway is a multi-step, multi-day project. Concrete is porous, which means that it absorbs moisture from the environment around it. This project requires a special type of paint that will be absorbed by the concrete for an extra-strong bond. If the wrong type of paint is used, or if steps of the process are skipped, the bond between the concrete and the paint may be poor, and over time, the paint will peel.

Paint is a go-to covering for walls for good reason. It’s a classic, cost effective way to hide drywall, and something homeowners can typically do themselves.

Allowing paint to dry on the roller ruins it for future use. With the proper cleaning techniques, your paint rollers should last for many years. Latex paint is water soluble and can be washed with simple water and soap, however, alkyd paint must be cleaned with solvent. The processes are slightly different:

When it comes to painting spaces with little or no natural light, many people assume that light paint colors are the best option. The reality is, light colors painted in dark spaces (and this is especially true of colors like white and cream) often come across as oppressive, flat and dull.

Homeowners who undertake a lot of their own painting projects are often faced with the choice between oil and water-based paints. Understanding the differences between these two paint types, and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each will allow you to pick the paint that meets your needs.

Yes, you can paint over stained wood. In fact, there are numerous correct ways to paint stained wood and the method you choose should depend on the type of stain used, the state of the wood, and whether or not you’re painting a piece of furniture or some other structure.

A quick search online will show that there are many varying opinions about the shelf life of house paint, but in general, sources agree that house paint does eventually go bad. Whether or not this takes 2 years or 15 years is a matter of debate. House paint can go bad in different ways and for different reasons, depending on the location where the paint is stored, whether or not the paint can was ever opened, what type of paint it is, and other factors.

Metallic paints are a stand-out feature in any room, adding depth and shine to walls. Many paint companies offer their own line of metallic paint. One example is Benjamin Moore, which offers a line of Molten Metallics paint that has been specially formulated for use on walls and furniture. But how are metallic paints applied to walls? Is the process different from applying normal paint?

According to Woodmagazine.com gel stain works like peanut butter on toast. Spread over a slice of toast, peanut butter will stick to the surface of the toast, but doesn’t quite soak in to the bread. The same goes for gel stain which forms a thick coat of lustrous color that sits on the surface of wood. Woodmagazine.com takes this analogy one step further and compares liquid stain to warm butter. You get the idea.

Depending on the type of stain you use, your wooden fence may need to be re-stained every two to four years. Compared to paintbrushes, rollers have the advantage of being faster and easier to use. For the right fence, using rollers makes a lot of sense.

Painter’s shoulder is the painful condition that occurs from painting for extended periods of time in difficult to reach areas. At Ace Paints and Unfinished Furniture, we hope you never experience this problem. Here are some ways you avoid the pain that could be associated with improper postures during painting.

Painted fireplaces bring a touch of class to a room. However, the decision to paint your fireplace is not one to be taken lightly, and should only be done if you’ve carefully considered all the factors involved.