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Is your grocery store in need of a fresh coat of paint? If so, choosing the right color is important as certain paint colors can help your store appeal to customers and encourage them to make purchases. Choosing the right colors can draw customers in while reinforcing your brand's message and personality. Using Color Theory to Boost Sales Colors affect our emotions and how we feel about particular products and locations. Coordinating your grocery store design and logo colors can help increase brand recognition. There is also an emotional connection between colors and taste, so choosing the right colors for your food departments can increase customer interaction. Check out these best paint colors to help boost your grocery store sales. Natural Green This color has become synonymous with wholesome organic products, sustainability, and eco-friendliness. It's the...

As spring arrives, the weather shift from cold to sunny and mild makes it possible to carry out outdoor projects. After being less active for a while in the winter, homeowners can be overwhelmed with a long list of tasks to accomplish during spring. One of the tasks that should be carried out during this period is exterior painting. Check out these reasons why painting your home’s exterior should be number one on your spring to-do list. 1. Recover from Winter Damage Too much moisture trapped into exterior paint encourages mildew growth and may cause it to crack, blister, and peel. This harmful moisture originates from snow, ice, and even humidity from your home’s interior during the cold season. When winter is over, it is therefore important to assess the situation of the current paint and...

Aesthetic appeal is an important part of any commercial property, but it means very little if your building is falling apart behind the pretty façade. A fresh coat of paint will enhance the look of your property, but without proper waterproofing, you are risking the structural integrity of the entire building. If you are still unsure whether waterproofing is worth it, consider the following benefits. Energy Efficiency Over time, your building will develop tiny cracks that allow air and moisture to pass through. As air escapes through these cracks, your HVAC system will struggle to regulate the building’s temperature. It will have to work twice as hard, wasting money and energy. Waterproofing will seal all the cracks, resulting in a more energy-efficient building and a cheaper electric bill. Water Damage Prevention One of the biggest reasons...

When decorating a room, there's little more frustrating than a dark and dreary feel. A dark room can make the space feel smaller and less welcoming. Brightening a room energizes the space and makes it feel bigger and more inviting. Moving around light sources could mean major renovations in the case of fixtures and brightening a room with no windows can seem challenging. However, there are several easy ways to compensate for light and brighten a room. Check out these three tips you can use to brighten your dark room. 1. Choose Lighter Options for the Floor and Ceiling As rooms are designed and decorated, sometimes the floor can be left out of the equation. Often a light wood floor can brighten a room with its natural tone. A vibrant, colorful rug can also bring life...

When tackling a painting project, no matter how careful you are or how many precautions you take, occasional painting mistakes can occur. Fortunately, most common painting missteps can be easily corrected. Check out how to correct these four common painting mistakes to ensure a high-quality paint job! 1. Paint Bubbles After painting a wall in a room or area with high humidity, bubbles may appear. The unsightly bubbles often occur when temperature and moisture stop the topcoat from adhering to the undercoat or surface. To help prevent paint bubbles from occurring, minimize moisture from the room by adding exhaust fans or vents and ensure the temperature is at an appropriate setting. To fix already formed paint bubbles, scrape and sand the bubbles to remove them and apply a coat of primer before repainting the wall. 2....