Here are some suggestions for removing paint from a variety of surfaces.   Paint on a surface is great—until you have to remove it. If paint is peeling, cracking, “alligatoring,” blistering, or otherwise failing, you might need to do just that. Here are some suggestions for removing paint from a variety of surfaces. 1.Test the [...]

Just as temperatures are heating up, so, too, are summer trends in home décor. Whether you’re planning to entertain guests poolside, relax on your patio, or spending time at a beach house, remember these five trends to upgrade your environments   1. Beach Colors: Even if you can’t go to the beach, you can still [...]

    Whether classic in color (white, black, or red) or punchier in hue (citrus, lime, or turquoise), a front door can greatly enhance a home’s curb appeal, especially with a fresh coat of paint.   How easy is it to paint your front door? Easier than you might think—although it does require some planning. [...]

The words “wallpaper removal” can send a shiver up the spine of even the most ardent do-it-yourselfer.   Fortunately, many new wallpapers are printed on nonwoven substrate, making both hanging and removal easier than ever before, and some older wallpapers are peelable and strippable. (“Peelable” means that you can remove the decorative layer of the [...]

  Many homeowners have resigned themselves to the yearly ritual of staining their decks—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Know how to protect your deck by learning about the various types of stains. Though they vary slightly by manufacturer, there are specific categories, each of which has its own characteristics and longevity expectations. [...]

  Some fashions are meant to go together: the little black dress and high heels, Italian suits and silk ties, oxford shirts and pullover sweaters. The same is true of home fashion. Some color combinations—blue and yellow; green and pink; purple and brown; red, black, and white—are longtime partners that show no sign of splitting [...]

When Pantone revealed that Greenery, a “fresh and zesty yellow-green shade,” was its 2017 Color of the Year, we knew that the pronouncement was indicative of a broader decorating trend: bringing the great outdoors inside. Nature’s hues have inspired consumers’ home decorating choices for decades in ever-evolving ways. Recall the earth tones of the 1970s, [...]

Paint Tools in New York Are you ready for your next interior painting project? Once you have decided on your overall vision for your home’s new aesthetic, you will need to make sure you have the right tools to finish the job. Without the right tools, your paint job will not have that professional quality [...]

Whether you are redesigning your home this year, need a new paint color on your walls, or want to pick out some on-trend furniture pieces, now is the best time to start! The beginning of the year paves the way for beautiful design trends you will enjoy for all of 2017 and longer. At Wallauer’s [...]