https://tjppainting.com/blog Painting tips, real pricing guides and project advice from a Durham Region painting contractor. en-CA Copyright TJP Painting hello@tjppainting.com (Tyler Paul, TJP Painting) hello@tjppainting.com (Tyler Paul, TJP Painting) Painting Home Improvement Durham Region 1440 https://tjppainting.com/favicon.png https://tjppainting.com/blog https://tjppainting.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-paint-a-house-ontario https://tjppainting.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-paint-a-house-ontario Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Pricing An honest breakdown of what painting an Ontario home actually costs in 2026, by room, by square foot, by project type. No vague estimates, real numbers. https://tjppainting.com/blog/cabinet-painting-vs-replacement-roi https://tjppainting.com/blog/cabinet-painting-vs-replacement-roi Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Cabinets A clear breakdown of cost, time and ROI for refinishing your kitchen cabinets vs ripping them out and starting over. https://tjppainting.com/blog/best-time-of-year-exterior-painting-ontario https://tjppainting.com/blog/best-time-of-year-exterior-painting-ontario Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Exterior Ontario's exterior painting season is shorter than you think, and weather makes or breaks the finish. Here's how to time it right. https://tjppainting.com/blog/interior-paint-colours-2026 https://tjppainting.com/blog/interior-paint-colours-2026 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Interior Trending warm neutrals, deep moody blues and earthy greens that we're spraying every week in Durham Region homes. https://tjppainting.com/blog/should-you-stain-or-paint-your-deck https://tjppainting.com/blog/should-you-stain-or-paint-your-deck Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Deck Both options have a place. Here's how to decide for your wood, your climate and how often you want to redo it. https://tjppainting.com/blog/diy-painting-vs-hiring-a-pro https://tjppainting.com/blog/diy-painting-vs-hiring-a-pro Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Pricing DIY can save real money on the right project - and cost more than hiring a pro on the wrong one. Here's the honest line. https://tjppainting.com/blog/how-to-prep-walls-before-painting https://tjppainting.com/blog/how-to-prep-walls-before-painting Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Interior Prep is where 80% of a paint job's quality comes from. Here's the exact process we follow, in order, on every Durham Region project. https://tjppainting.com/blog/interior-vs-exterior-paint https://tjppainting.com/blog/interior-vs-exterior-paint Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Interior They look the same in the can. They behave nothing alike. Here's why interior paint fails outside, exterior paint smells indoors, and how to pick the right one. https://tjppainting.com/blog/after-hours-commercial-painting https://tjppainting.com/blog/after-hours-commercial-painting Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Paul Commercial Commercial painting is half painting, half logistics. Here's how we keep tenants happy, floors operational, and budgets on track.