The Falls Decor
Knowledge Base
Straight answers to paint and colour questions, from the team that colour-matches and sells paint in Smiths Falls every day. Browse a topic to find guides, comparisons and how-tos.
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Choosing Your Colours
Room-by-room colour ideas, testing tips and how to decide with confidence. (15 guides)
Colour Matching Service
How our in-store spectrophotometer matching works, and what it can match. (20 guides)
Paint Product Selection
Compare paint types, sheens and quality tiers to choose the right can. (18 guides)
Paint Price vs. Value
What you are really paying for, and when premium paint is worth it. (9 guides)
Application Techniques & Tools
Brushes, rollers, sprayers and the techniques for a professional finish. (12 guides)
Paint Failure & Prevention
Why paint peels, blisters and fades, and how to stop it happening. (15 guides)
Wood Stain & Finishing
Choosing stains, deck finishes, poly vs varnish, and fixing problems. (14 guides)
Canadian Paint & MF Paints
Why Canadian-made paint matters, and the MF Paints line we carry. (14 guides)
Contractor Supply & Trade
Trade pricing, bulk supply and reliable stock for working painters. (16 guides)