It’s hugely rewarding to run your brush or roller over a wall and see it transformed.

But before you can do this, you need to prepare the wall to hold the paint. And preparation is — let’s not gild the lily — time-consuming, boring, messy work.

As usual, though, having the right tools can help cut down on both time and aggravation.

Come in and ask us about stripping paint or wallpaper, filling holes and cracks, sanding, dealing with chalky paint and more. You’ll be thankful you did!