Sico vs Benjamin Moore: Which Paint Is Better for Your Project?
There is no honest winner across every room and product tier. Compare Sico and Benjamin Moore by exact line, finish, surface, labour and performance needs.
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Painting notes & project blog
Practical guidance from Stephan Gillet on preparation, materials, colour, decorative finishes and the conditions that shape painting work across Niagara.
What “Low-VOC” and “Zero-VOC” Paint Actually Mean in Canada
VOC content is useful, but it does not tell the whole indoor-air story. Learn what Canadian regulations cover, what labels leave out and what to check before choosing paint.
Painting a Nursery or a Home With Asthma: A Practical Guide
Low odour is not the whole story. Plan product selection, dust control, ventilation and return-to-room timing carefully when infants or people with asthma live in the home.
Historic Surfaces: When to Preserve, Repair or Renew
Old plaster, trim and decorative finishes do not all need the same treatment. Use this condition-based framework before deciding what to preserve, repair or replace.
How Natural Light Changes Paint Colour in Niagara Homes
Paint colour changes with orientation, daylight, flooring, trim and artificial light. Use this practical sampling process before committing to a full room.
How Niagara Weather Affects Exterior Paint
Freeze-thaw cycles, lake moisture, sun and failing caulking all affect exterior coatings. Learn what Niagara homeowners should inspect and when repainting becomes necessary.
Venetian Plaster vs Paint: Appearance, Durability and Practical Differences
Venetian plaster and conventional paint create fundamentally different surfaces. Compare depth, texture, maintenance, preparation and the rooms where each finish makes sense.
How Professional Painters Prepare Walls Before Painting
A lasting paint finish begins before the first coat. Learn how Gillet Painting assesses, repairs, cleans, primes and protects interior and exterior surfaces across Niagara.
Heritage Home Painting in Niagara-on-the-Lake: A Practical Guide
A local guide to approvals, paint colours, old plaster, trim, lead awareness and conservation-minded project planning in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
House Painting Cost in St. Catharines: A 2026 Guide
A Niagara-specific planning guide covering room, whole-interior, exterior and deck ranges, plus the local conditions that move an estimate up or down.