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Guides on interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and colour selection from the Texora Painting & Drywall team in Delta, BC.

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Project Story · Tsawwassen

Garage door painting in Tsawwassen, BC: a real $400 project

See how we spray-repainted a Tsawwassen garage door from white to a bold black, the prep, the Sherwin-Williams Emerald finish, the real before & after, and exactly what this project cost.

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Front of a home repainted with white stucco and an olive-green door
Project Story · Tsawwassen

Exterior house painting in Tsawwassen, BC: a real project

Inside a full Tsawwassen exterior repaint: washing and prepping stucco, extensive exterior wood restoration, new decorative trim, SuperPaint on the body, and a sprayed front door.

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Cabinet Painting · Delta

Painting vs refacing kitchen cabinets in Delta, BC

What painting, refacing and replacing each keep and change in a Delta kitchen, when paint is the right call, and what to settle before you get quotes.

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Interior Painting

How to prepare your home for interior painting

A step-by-step checklist for clearing furniture, protecting floors, patching holes, and getting your walls ready for an even finish, which matters most in BC's humid coastal climate.

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Paint Types

Interior vs. exterior paint: what's the difference?

Using the wrong paint type is one of the most common and costly mistakes homeowners make. Learn the science behind binders, VOCs, and why you can't swap interior and exterior products.

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Exterior Painting

How long does exterior paint last in BC?

BC's coastal climate (rain, salt air and UV) is especially hard on exterior paint. Find out what lifespan to expect, which factors shorten it, and how to get the most out of every repaint.

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Drywall & Prep

Why you should always repair drywall before painting

Cracks, nail pops, and water stains telegraph straight through fresh paint if not fixed first. Learn the types of drywall repairs, when to DIY, and when to call a pro before you open a single can.

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Color & Design

Best exterior paint colours for BC homes

BC's famous overcast skies change how colors look on your home. See the palettes that work in our coastal light, from crisp whites to West Coast grays, plus 2025 trending colors for Delta and Tsawwassen homes.

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